Tips on applying an Australian Tourist Visa as a Singaporean
Shahrom and I have been to Australia countless times. Shahrom mostly to be a lazy Fat Starfish at his sister’s place in Melbourne during his holidays and travels. As for myself, I studied there for my Bachelor degree as well as holidays too.
We have been to most big cities in Australia and every time we are there the Visa application is a breeze.
It is easy for Singaporeans to apply for an Australian visa. Thanks to our wonderful government for having such strong relations with Australia, and providing us with a great opportunity to travel down under without much hassle.
Singapore’s Red Passport is da bomb!
Easy Peasy
We were shocked when we heard from our friends that they paid close to $100 to get their Australia Visa sorted. Maybe they went to the wrong website? Or they are not sure which site to go to?
So below are the easy-peasy steps to apply for your visa for only AUD 20, as of 2018. Everything is online so you don’t need to waste any paper or effort going back and forth, unlike our India Visa.
You will get almost an instant confirmation after filling up the forms online and making payment.
What is an ETA? It is an Electronic Travel Authority that allows you to enter Australia for tourism or business tourist activities. This visa does not allow you to work.
Do note you have to apply this while you are outside Australia. Follow the tips below are you will be sorted out.
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Get your passport, email and credit card ready
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Go to: eta.immi.gov.au
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Fill in the application form online. Don’t worry this will take much lesser time than an India Visa
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When you get to the payment page, fill in your credit/debit card details. And you’re done!
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Confirmation will be via SMS and email
Cheap Australia Tourist Visa
*Update: 13.11.2018
We stumbled across a website that offers cheap Australia Tourist Visa for as low as SGD10. Although the Visa processing website looks very spammy, it actually works!
We have applied it for our parents who went on their annual holiday and they went to Australia and came back to Singapore with no problems.
Here is the link to the website.
https://www.australia-visa.com.au/
However, do note that the reference number for the Australia Tourist Visa from the link above is not available on the official Australian Visa website.
But it simply works and much cheaper! Below is a list of countries that can apply for the Australia Tourist Visa.
- Check out: Our Darwin to Melbourne Campervan Adventures
- Check out: Gold Coast with Grandma
Brunei – Darussalam, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Korea – Rep of (South), United States or from one of European Union (EU) member states (eVisitor ETA).
Enjoy Australia and Safe Travels
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