General questions

Do I need a visa?

Yes. All nationalities except Australians and New Zealanders need a visa to enter Australia, for any reason, even if only to transit Australia to a third country.

Certain passport-holders can apply for electronic tourist and business visas. These are called Electronic Travel Authorities (ETAs).

How do I know which visa or what form to use?

The Visa and Immigration Office at the Australian Embassy Bangkok processes citizneship applications and applications for Visitor Visa, Short Stay Business Visa, Student & Student Guardian Visas, Transit Visa, Partner Migration Visa, Child Migration Visa, Other Family Migration Visa and Resident Return Visa. See: Visa forms and information.

For detailed information about visa types and forms, refer to the website of Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). See: http://www.immi.gov.au.

What is an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)?

Thai Nationals are not eligible for ETAs

An ETA is an electronic authorisation for travel to Australia to visit or conduct short term business in Australia. The visa can be applied for on internet.
See: http://www.eta.immi.gov.au 

It replaces a visa label or stamp for passport holders from listed countries at ETA Eligibility 

How can I migrate to Australia?

The various schemes under which a person can immigrate to Australia (live permanently in Australia) and the criteria for each scheme are outlined on the website of the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
See: http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/index.htm 

How can I get a job in Australia?

You must arrange your employment before entry to Australia and have the employer sponsor you, so you can obtain a visa that allows you to work in Australia. For information about sponsorship by employers for temporary visas click here.

You cannot arrive in Australia on a visitor or student visa and seek employment.

Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) applications for Thai nationals are lodged and processed at the Canberra Global Processing Unit. This visa is for tertiary educated people aged 18 to 30 who are interested in a working holiday of up to 12 months in Australia.
See: Work and Holiday Visa 

The Australian Embassy Bangkok does NOT have information on job opportunities in Australia or a list of employers. 

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