How to get a Australia visa from South Africa

• This visa type is for those staying in Australia for a short period to visit friends and relatives.
• The visa costs R1418 and is valid for 3 months.
• It takes about 14 – 27 days to be processed.
• It allows its holder multiple entry into the country.
• Holders of this visa type are not allowed to take up work during their stay in Australia.
• A letter of invitation from friend or relative you want to visit in Australia is needed.
• Medical report from your local hospital showing that you are in good health condition.
• If you are traveling with children, ensure they are vaccinated against Hepatitis B, polio, measles and tetanus.
• If you are less than 18 and you are traveling alone, you need your birth certificate and an application form signed by both parents.

• This visa category is for people who want to perform business activities in Australia.
• People with business visas have to provide a letter from their employers stating that he/she has been released for the business purpose.
• The people who hold this visa are not allowed to take up work.
• They are allowed to attended business meetings and sign contracts.
• A typical business visa costs about R5370 to be processed.
• A letter from your employer showing he approved your travel and the duration of your stay in Australia.
• Medical report from a doctor in South Africa showing the person is in perfect health condition.
• It is valid for 180 days and gives its holder access to multiple entry into the country.

• This type of visa affords its holder the luxury of touring the country and working at the same time.
• You are allowed to take up work during your visit.
• A document showing that you have the incentive to return to your home country is required.
• The visa takes about 10 – 19 days to be processed.
• If you are a minor, you need your birth certificate and an application form signed by both parents.
• You are expected to provide a medical report from a medical institution in South Africa.
• Proof of vaccination against yellow fever.
• A letter of invitation from the company you have been employed in.
• It costs R2888.
• It is a multiple entry visa.

• A transit visa allows its applicants transit through Australia.
• Holders of this visa can also be a ship crew arriving by air to join a ship.
• This visa category is free.
• You cannot take up work with this visa type.
• Vaccination against yellow fever is required.
• Touring the country for the purpose of tourism is not allowed.
• It takes about 14 – 27 days to be processed.
• After leaving the country, the visa is no longer valid.

• This visa is meant for those visiting Australia for the purpose of study.
• If the visa reaches its validity without the holder not being done with his/her course, the visa can be renewed.
• Students are permitted to work for up to 20 hours a day.
• It typically has a validity of 6 months.
• It is common for students to be exploited by their employers. Employers seem to pay half the minimum salary.
• If you are minor, you original birth certificate is required.
• The visa costs R5826 and has a processing time of 14 – 27 days.
• A letter of admission is required from the institution the holder is enrolling.

Yes, it is necessary to possess a transit visa if you intend to travel through Australia.

Yes, this visa type allows multiple entry.

With a visitor visa, you can stay in the country for up to 6 months.