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Visitor Visas
Visitor Visas are for people intending to visit Australia for tourism or other recreational activities, including holidaying, sightseeing, social or recreational reasons, to visit relatives or friends, or other short-term non-work purposes. The visitor visa provides for a period of stay up to 12 months.
Visitor visa applications may be lodged in person at the Australian Visa Application Centre, by mail or courier to the Australian Embassy, or in person by prior appointment at the Australian Embassy. See: Lodging visa applications
You will be advised if an interview is required to assist in finalising your application.
Documents for a complete application:
• Form 48R – completed in English and signed by the applicant
• A non-refundable Visa Application Charge (VAC) payable either by Cashier’s Cheque (if purchased in Bangkok or Nonthaburi, Samutprakarn provinces) or Bank Draft (only if purchased in Thailand) payable to Australian Embassy Bangkok in Thai Baht. See: Visa Charges
• A passport that is valid for the total period of your stay in Australia
• One passport photo of each applicant
• Thai National Identification card
• Evidence of family, employment and other ties to your country of usual residence
• If visiting or travelling with a relative - evidence of your relationship with the person you are visiting, for example, marriage certificate(s), birth certificate(s), house registration certificate, statement detailing the relationship, or a combination of these documents
• Where someone is supporting your application you should provide evidence of your relationship, for example, evidence of contact / relationship with the person supporting the application, for example, letters with original envelopes, emails, telephone bills, photographs and money transfers
• Evidence that you have adequate personal funds, or access to adequate funds to support yourself (and any family members travelling with you) during the period of intended stay, for example, a current bankbook or bank statement with at least 6 months history of transactions. Cash or credit cards are not sufficient evidence of funds.
If you are providing a bankbook, you are required to provide the original bankbook which will be returned to you with your passport.
• If you are employed you should present evidence of current employment in the form of an original letter from your employer outlining your present position, length of service, salary and period of approved leave. If you are self-employed, you need to provide evidence of business ownership such as business registration or shareholder's certificate.
• Students should present evidence of enrolment in a school or educational institution
For applicants over 70 years of age
• Evidence from your doctor stating that you are fit to travel to Australia without assistance and that you are likely to be fit enough to be able to return home without assistance
• Medical insurance to cover your full stay in Australia
For applicants under 18 years of age
• An original statement from an Amphur office (Thai Government District Office) giving permission from the non-travelling parent/s or legal guardian/s for the child to travel to Australia
OR
• Form 1229 signed by the non-travelling parent/s or legal guardian/s and witnessed at the Australian Visa Application Centre or by appointment at the Australian Embassy in Bangkok. This consent should confirm the permission of the non-travelling parent/s or guardian/s for the child to travel to Australia and the period of time the child is permitted to stay in Australia
Consent Forms are also available from the Australian Visa Application Centre
Health examination
All applicants are required to meet health requirements. Generally, applicants for a visitor visa are not required to undertake a medical examination. A medical examination may be requested if you:
• are likely to enter a hospital or health care area, including nursing homes, for any purpose
• are likely to be enrolled in or engaged in an Australian preschool-aged child care centre, including preschools and crèches, as either an employee or trainee
• will enter a classroom environment for than 4 weeks
• are over the age of 70
• indicate that you may not meet the health requirement
You will be advised by staff at the Visa and Immigration Office, Australian Embassy Bangkok if a medical examination is required and you will be provided with the necessary forms required to undertake an examination. Medical examinations must be undertaken by a doctor from a list of approved Panel Doctors.
Medical forms and a list of approved doctors can also be obtained from the Australian Visa Application Centre.
Processing time
You can expect a decision on your application within 3-5 days from the day you lodge your application. The processing time may take longer if the application was incomplete at the time of application or if there are other issues with your application such as character issues relating to previous immigration history or criminal convictions, child custody issues, or if further medical checks are required. If your application is likely to take longer than 5 days, you will be fully informed of the reason for any delays.
See DIAC website for further information about Visitors.
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