Basic Travel Requirements for Mozambicans visiting
Australia
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Australian Visa.
- Online visa application forms of the applicant.
- An original passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
- Two blank passport pages for stamps.
- Two (51mm x 51mm) passport-size photographs taken on a plain white background.
- The applicant’s income tax returns for the past 3 years.
- The applicant’s bank statements for 6 months before the application.
- Salary slip of the applicant from the past three months.
- Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations for the duration of stay.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to the home country.
- A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
- A copy of the applicant’s travel insurance with the minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- A copy of the applicant’s travel itinerary.
Australia Visa for Mozambicans
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 | 20 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 20 days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 20 days | Duration of study |
General Requirements for Australia Visa
- Online visa application forms of the applicant.
- An original passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
- Two blank passport pages for stamps.
- Two (51mm x 51mm) passport-size photographs taken on a plain white background.
- The applicant’s income tax returns for the past 3 years.
- The applicant’s bank statements for 6 months before the application.
- Salary slip of the applicant from the past three months.
- Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations for the duration of stay.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to the home country.
- A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
- A copy of the applicant’s travel insurance with the minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- A copy of the applicant’s travel itinerary.
Australia Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Australian tourist visa is available for Mozambicans looking to travel to Australia for visitation and tourism purposes.
- Australia is part of the Schengen countries so you can apply for a short-stay Schengen visa.
- The short-stay Schengen visa allows for a stay of no more than 3 months, but it should be within six months from the date of entry into any of the member Schengen states. There are two types of Schengen tourist visa;
- Single-entry visa: This visa is valid for three months and you are not allowed to re-enter the country with the visa.
- Multiple-entry visa: This type of visa is issued to a traveler with the purpose of entering and exiting the nation on a periodic basis.
- Applicants are required to provide a copy of their return tickets.
- An Europe travel medical insurance confirmation of minimum €30,000 coverage within Australia and the entire Schengen area is required.
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Australia must be provided. A foreign national who wants to enter Australia needs to attest the possession of 60-80AUD to the Australian Embassy or Consulate.
- Children traveling unaccompanied must have written permission from at least one parent or guardian to travel outside the country.
- You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned.
- Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Australia are severe. Convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.
- Driving while intoxicated is a very serious offense and carries heavy penalties.
Australia Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Mozambicans intending to travel to Australia for business purposes can apply for the Australian business visa.
- This visa is also known as a Schengen visa and it is valid for 90 days.
- Invitation letter from the Australian company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit must be provided. This letter must include:
- The identity of the applicant.
- The journey’s purpose along with any meetings, training, conferences or business related events.
- The place and duration of intended stay.
- A certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel must also be submitted.
- If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events is necessary.
- Applicants are required to provide bank statement of the last 6 months.
- Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy (registered with joint stock companies) Trade License (first issued and present renewal), Proprietorship/Partnership documents must be submitted along with other necessary documents.
- Regarding the applicant’s expenses during stay in the Schengen zone, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.
Australia Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Mozambicans intending to travel to Australia to study in any of the countries institution of learning should apply for a study visa.
- Applicants are to provide proof of financial capacity that covers their duration of stay.
- Proof of payment of tuition should be provided by the applicant.
- Applicants are to submit proof of health insurance.
- A letter of acceptance from the academic institution you have been given admission into is required. The letter should outline the nature of the study being undertaken in Australia.
- Students may be asked to take a medical and/or a radiological check-up to show that they are in good health (this applies, for example, to those who intend to train as a doctor, dentist or nurse). If told to do so, you must attend an appointment with a doctor who has been approved by the Australian immigration department.
- If you are not from an English-speaking country (and have not completed at least five years study in an English-speaking country) you would need to prove that you can speak English to the required level. Eligible tests include the IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE). The score you will need will depend on whether you are starting a full degree, doing a foundation course, or enrolling on a preliminary English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS).
- Police Certificate issued within the last three months, certifying the absence of criminal record should be provided.
- Minors are required to have their original birth certificate accompanied by a letter of consent signed by both their parents.
- A receipt that shows payment of visa application fee has been made is also important.
Australia Visa Fees
Tourist visa
160.00 (USD)
Business visa
160.00 (USD)
Student visa
160.00 (USD)
Australia Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Mozambique
Maputo
Av. Kamba Simango, 71 Maputo, Mozambique
australian.consulate.moz@gmail.com
+258 21 498 778