Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting
Australia
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Australian Visa.
- A valid passport which has a validity of 6 months after your intended date of exit from Australia. The passport must have two blank pages during the time of submitting the visa application.
- Duly completed visa application form.
- One passport-size photograph captured in white background.
- Proof that you have sufficient funds to take care of yourself while you are in the country.
- Valid travel insurance which covers sufficient medical insurance for the duration of the stay.
- Proof of accommodation for your stay in Australia.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Proof of civil status.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Australia Visa for Ghanaians
Facts about Australia
Australia ranks as one of the best countries to live in the world by international comparisons of wealth, education, health and quality of life. The sixth-largest country by land mass, its population is comparatively small with most people living around the eastern and south-eastern coastlines.Tourism in Australia is an important component of the Australian economy. In the financial year 2014/15, tourism represented 3.0% of Australia’s GDP contributing A$47.5 billion to the national economy. Domestic tourism is a significant part of the tourism industry, representing 73% of the total direct tourism GDP.Australia is world famous for its natural wonders and wide open spaces, its beaches, deserts, “the bush”, and “the Outback”. Australia is one of the world’s most highly urbanised countries; it is well known for the attractions of its large cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.
Types of Australia Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 25 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 25 days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 25 days | More than 90 days |
| Work visa | 25 days | More than 90 days |
General Requirements for Australia Visa
- A valid passport which has a validity of 6 months after your intended date of exit from Australia. The passport must have two blank pages during the time of submitting the visa application.
- Duly completed visa application form.
- One passport-size photograph captured in white background.
- Proof that you have sufficient funds to take care of yourself while you are in the country.
- Valid travel insurance which covers sufficient medical insurance for the duration of the stay.
- Proof of accommodation for your stay in Australia.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Proof of civil status.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Australia Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The tourist visa is issued to people who wish to visit Australia for tourism and vacation.
- Those who wish to visit friends and family members residing in Australia also need the tourist visa.
- Visitors to Australia must be willing and able to abide by the visa validity and conditions while in Australia.
- If you do not abide by these conditions, your visa may be cancelled or you may be subject to other penalties.
- You are not allowed to work while on a tourist visa, though limited volunteer work may be acceptable.
- You must also not engage in any studies or training that will last more than three months while on a tourist visa.
- You will not be allowed to enter Australia if you have tuberculosis.
- The visa holder must depart within the validity of the visa.
Australia Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Australia for business purposes.
- A signed official letter from your employer confirming that you are undertaking this business trip on the company’s behalf is needed.
- The purpose and dates of the trip will also be outlined in the letter.
- If a number of trips are required/envisaged, this must be clearly stated in the letter.
- If going for a business meeting, the Australian company you’d be meeting will also provide a letter confirming the trip.
- If you are responsible for the costs of the trip, evidence of how you intend to finance your trip and support yourself for the duration of your visit must be provided.
- You need to present details of any previous applications you have made for an Irish visa, including those refused.
- Business migrants taking the first pathway must undergo a 2-stage progression to obtain residency.
- As such, visa holders are first granted a Business Skills (Provisional) Visa for 4 years and, after establishing the requisite level of business or maintaining their suitable investment, will be eligible to make an application for a Business Skills (Residence) Visa.
Australia Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Applicants intending to go to Australia for study will need a student visa.
- Studying in Australia is a great way to experience the unique Aussie lifestyle while gaining great new skills.
- Australia has world class universities, practical vocational colleges and outstanding English language schools to support international students.
- If you are looking to stay in Australia for an extended period of time, an Australian Student Visa is your best starting point.
- The student visa duration depends on the program you choose: if you enrol for a 6-month course, your Student Visa will be valid for 6 months
- If you enrol for a 3-year program, your Student Visa will be valid for 3 years.
- The program you choose must be between 12 and 52 weeks in order to be eligible for a Student Visa.
- Depending on the length of your course, your visa will be granted with the following additional times once you finish your studies:
- For courses below 10 months of duration, you will be given 1 month extra.
- For courses over the 10-month threshold, you will be given 2 extra months.
- For courses over 10 months in which the term end date is December, you will be given 3 extra months.
- The current fees in order to apply for a Student Visa (Subclass 500) are set to $575 AUD (Approx. 364€).
- The price is always the same no matter the length of your studies.
Australia Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- You need an work visa to come to Australia to work.
- Your exact preparations depend on your plans and personal circumstances.
- Australia has skilled migration visa schemes that allow entry of skilled migrants each year on temporary or permanent basis.
- Every year hundreds of thousands of foreign workers choose to live and work in Australia because of the lifestyle and employment opportunities offered.
- Immigration laws are regularly reviewed by the government so it is always recommended to check the updated information available on their official website.
- If you have skills or qualifications that Australia needs, using SkillSelect you can be invited to apply for a skilled visa by the Australian Government.
- Be careful not to include false or misleading information or documents in your application.
- If you do, your application may be refused and in some circumstances, you may not be allowed to appeal the visa decision.
- Visa processing times can vary between countries. They can also vary during high volume periods during the year.
Australia Visa Fees
Tourist visa
140.00 (AUD)
Business visa
140.00 (AUD)
Student visa
140.00 (AUD)
Work visa
140.00 (AUD)
Australia Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Ghana
Accra
2, Second Rangoon Close (corner of Josef B. Tito Ave) Cantonments, Accra, Ghana
ghana.embassy.gov.au
accrahc.enquiries@dfat.gov.au
(+233) 302 216 400