Novak Djokovic challenged on entry to Australia
…The importance of getting Australian Visa documentation correct Press attention over tennis star Novak Djokovic’s attempt to obtain a visa to enter Australia is created a furore. It shows the complications of obtaining a visa to enter Australia. Djokovic...
read moreAustralian Government lifts travel exemptions on certain types of Visas
From March 2020 the Australian Government had closed the borders to all but Australian Citizens, Permanent Visa holders and their immediate family members such as spouses and children. The definition of the immediate family was extended to Parents of Australia...
read moreNew South Wales to Remove Cap on International Arrivals & Travel Exemption for Parents
The Government of New South Wales (Sydney) announced that from 1st November the quarantine and cap for overseas arrivals will be removed for fully vaccinated Australia citizens and permanent residents and their immediate families. The TGA-approved vaccines can be...
read moreSouth Australia – new occupations open to offshore applicants
The Government of South Australia is adding 70 occupations to the State list allowing applicants residing outside Australia to apply for State nomination. Until recently, a majority of occupations listed on the SA State list were reserved to those currently living and...
read moreAustralian borders to re-open by Christmas
The Australian Tourism Minister has mentioned recently that the federal government anticipates the international border will be reopened by Christmas "at the latest". Under the national reopening plan, Australians will be allowed to travel overseas again once 80 per...
read moreGlobal Talent Visa – Engineers Australia a new endorsing body
Engineers Australia (EA) has been approved by the Australian Department of Home Affairs as a nominator under the Global Talent visa stream. EA is authorised to conduct assessment for engineering occupations with a unique set of skills in the targeted industry sectors....
read moreSouth Australia new Occupations in Demand list released
South Australia Releases new Occupations in Demand list South Australia have released their list of Occupations that are in demand in the State for Sponsorship. Although most of these occupations are only available onshore there are quite a few trades occupations that...
read moreAustralia visa application fee increase from 1 July 2021
As at 1st July 2021, Australian visa application fees will see a small increase. The new visa charges for the most common visa applications will be as follow: Spouse/Partner/Prospective Marriage: AUD$7,850 – main applicant; AUD$1,965- dependent child New Zealand...
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