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Visas and migration
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) processes all visa applications for people visiting or migrating to Australia. At the Australian Embassy Bangkok, the Visa and Immigration Office handles visa and citizenship applications in Thailand.
All visitors to Australia, except citizens of Australia and New Zealand, will need to obtain a visa before travel.
About DIAC
For general information and services provided by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Tourist visa & Songkran Holiday
Due to the expected increase in visa applications during March, for travel to Australia during the Songkran holidays, it may take up to 6 working days to finalise tourist visa applications. Processing may take longer if the application is incomplete or if there are other issues to be addressed. The Embassy will try to finalise applications as soon as possible, but applicants are requested to allow 6 working days before contacting the Australian Visa Application Centre. Visa applicants are encouraged to submit their application in plenty of time.
Using Migration Agents
Before engaging a migration agent, we recommend you read the following information.
See: Information about migration agents operating outside Australia.
http://www.immi.gov.au/visas/migration-agents/_pdf/information-migration-agents-operating-outside-australia.pdf
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Announcement
All partner and family migration applications from clients who live in Pakistan (with the exception of Afghani nationals) are processed by the Australian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand.
Australian Visa Application Centre
Visa applications, except for Refugee and Humanitarian Entry, may be lodged at the Australian Visa Application Centre operated by VFS (Thailand) Ltd. A fee will be charged for this service in addition to the scheduled fee charged by the Australian Embassy for all visa applications. For more information about lodgement procedures, fees charged, contact details, office locations and office hours, see: www.vfs-au.net
New Service
Any applicant wishing to personally speak with an Immigration Officer about their migration visa application may do so by visiting the Visa Application Centre between 14:00 and 16:00 hrs each working Tuesday and Thursday of the week. Staff from the Visa and Immigration Office of the Australian Embassy Bangkok will be available to address queries and meet with applicants wishing to lodge migration visa application at the Australian Visa Application Centre.
Visas forms and information
Information about types of visas handled by the Australian Embassy and documents required for visa applications
Lodging visa applications
Information about how and where to lodge visa applications and processing time information
Visa Charges
Charges for types of visa applications and methods of payment
Citizenship by descent
To register a child born outside Australia to Australian citizen parent/s
Australians planning to adopt a child overseas
If you are planning to adopt a child overseas, please be aware that the Australian Embassy Visa and Immigration Section cannot give advice or information on adoption requirements or the adoption process in Thailand (or any other country).
The Visa and Immigration Section, as part of Australia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), is responsible for issues relating to immigration, visas and citizenship in Australia. DIAC cannot help with adoption arrangements. Its role is to assess and determine applications for visas in accordance with the requirements of the Migration Regulations 1994.
Please refer to the department's website for the following Fact Sheet on Expatriate Adoptions, which you should also read carefully.
Approved panel doctors
List of doctors and radiologists in Thailand who have been appointed by the Australian Government to perform medical examinations on visa applicants
Australian Passports
For information about eligibility, fees and application forms for Australian passports
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