Help, I'm confused as to which Visa to apply for to visit Australia. I'm a U.S. citizen planning to visit less than 3 months.
Is it the ETA Visa? TIA. So many great tips on what to see from my earlier post, can't wait!!! My cancer scan came back clear so off I go!!
Life is good. 💕
Ah, I just saw a post a few lines down from mine, asking the same question.. Think I'm covered. Thanks to all that answer, your info is so appreciated
Just a head's up, but ensure that you apply for the ETA directly from the Australian government website. The application process is quite straightforward and they'll walk you thru it step by step.
You'll see some 3rd party vendors online that offer to do it for you for a fee, and who try to make it sound like it's more complicated than it actually is, but don't be mislead - that route is a waste of time and money.
I just helped a friend do this, and it was approved right away by email. As I understood it, the e-visa is linked to your passport number so it's recognized when you show up. Keep the confirmation email as backup.
Thank you!
Great news on your scan.
If you don't mind me asking what does your Aussie itinerary look like?
Have a great trip!
Thank you Tintaldra. I'm still planning but because of YOU I'm pretty sure I'm going to head down into Melbourne and all your great suggestions, skipping Cairns, etc and that area. I plan on Sydney while tennis open is going on. Because if chemo, etc my energy is still low and I'd like to see funky towns rather than barfing in a GBR boat. Your advice was phenomenal in my earlier post.
BTW, I applied for my Visa online this morning and got approved an hour later!
Jill,
It sounds like you will be touring similar places. My husband and I will be visiting Australia for the first time in February. I noticed you mentioned your energy might be a bit off from chemo. Take good care of yourself and rest as you need. I completed chemo two years ago and am gaining strength still.
What are your top things that you will see when in Australia besides tennis?
Thanks, Laurie
Hi Laurie,
So happy you're two years out from chemo, that is fantastic! I overdo and then I just get so wiped out but just happy to be here so I'm not going to complain LOL
I meet with my oncologist this Friday and if all goes wel, which I am expecting, I will hope to book a ticket-- flying into Sydney and then hopping over to Tasmani, renting a car and spending a week just tooling around there. Then heading to Melbourne, because by then the tennis open should be over, and hitting some gold mining towns that another poster on this forum told me about who lives over there. The only car I plan to rent is on Tasmania at this point.
What is your itinerary? Maybe we will cross paths! 😁. Good luck on your journeys: cancer and travel. We got this ❤️
Hi Jill. Are you planning on using trains to get around Victoria? If so some good news for you. The State government last March capped all regional train fares at $AUD10 (about $USD7). I think even cheaper on weekends and public holidays.
Hi Jill,
Our itinerary sounds similar. We are going to Sydney, Tasmania for a week, Adelaide, then to Melbourne. We are traveling in February. Wishing you good news at your upcoming appt.
Our flight to New Zealand includes a 3 hour stop in Sydney to change planes for Christ Church. Do we need any sort of Australian visa?
"Our flight to New Zealand includes a 3 hour stop in Sydney to change planes for Christ Church. Do we need any sort of Australian visa?"
The short answer is no, but check here for further information: Government website
Note that the 72 hour transit visa is free, so if you're at all in doubt it might be prudent to get one.
