Basic Travel Requirements for Somalis visiting
Australia
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Australian Visa.
- An Australian visa application form.
- An International Passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months after the expiry of your visa and your passport must have at least two blank pages for visa stamp.
- A proof of the Australia visa application fee payment (An original receipt).
- A 29mmx34mm, coloured passport with white background.
- Financial documents to provide that you can financially sustain yourself in Australia.
- Letter of Introduction.
- Marriage certificate.
- Children’s birth certificate (if any).
- Family pictures.
Australia Visa for Somalis
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business visa | 20 days | 90 days |
| Tourist visa | within 20 days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Australia Visa
- An Australian visa application form.
- An International Passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months after the expiry of your visa and your passport must have at least two blank pages for visa stamp.
- A proof of the Australia visa application fee payment (An original receipt).
- A 29mmx34mm, coloured passport with white background.
- Financial documents to provide that you can financially sustain yourself in Australia.
- Letter of Introduction.
- Marriage certificate.
- Children’s birth certificate (if any).
- Family pictures.
Australia Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is a visa issued to tourists all around the world who want to explore Australia for tourism and other event-related activities.
- This visa is classified as the Australian Visitor visa which is usually issued as a short-stay visa.
- The visa is for single entry with a validity of 90 days while multiple entry visas are valid for 12 months.
- A single entry validity costs $145.00 AUD while multiple entries cost $1,065AUD.
- Your visa processing will be done within 20 days but can be extended due to some cases.
- Somalians travelling on this visa are not eligible to take any form of employment in Australia.
- Business activities are not restricted so you can make business inquiries, negotiations, attend conferences, and trade fairs.
- You can not attend any academic institution while travelling on this visa.
- Tourists travelling to Australia must be free from any form of disease.
- Australia does not have an embassy and consulate in Somalia. Citizens of Somalia are to apply in the neighbouring countries where Australia has a Diplomatic Mission.
- Foreigners can extend their stay before their visa expires.
- You are not to exceed your visa stay as stipulated.
Australia Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Australian business visa allows business travellers who wish to live and work in Australia.
- Applicants who wish to conduct business in Australia such as attending a business seminar, conferences and other related business activities can also apply for this visa.
- A single entry validity costs $145.00 AUD while multiple entries cost $1,065AUD.
- Your visa processing will be done within 20 days but can be extended due to some cases.
- The business visa has the validity of 90 days for a short-stay.
- To be eligible to start your own business, you will need the appropriate visa, proof of enough capital and the business acumen to be successful in the Australian business environment.
- Somalians who are visiting Australia as business owners or investors must apply for a business owner or investor visa.
- People who are travelling on this business visa have to bear in mind that when attending a conference or taking part in any trade fair, they are not liable to any form of payment from the organizers.
- Australia does not have an embassy or consulate in Somalia. Citizens of Somalia are to apply in the neighbouring countries where Australia has a Diplomatic Mission.
Australia Visa Fees
Business visa
145.00 (AUD)
Tourist visa
145.00 (AUD)