Australia
REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER AUSTRALIA
Tourist Visa (For stay exceeding 3 months)
Your valid, signed, U.S. Passport, (valid further 3 months)
1 Application Form 48R, fully completed and signed
1 Completed Form 1190 (AdditionalCharacterDeclaration)
1 Passport type photograph
Copy of itinerary also required.
Proof of legal status in US (for non-US citizens.
Proof of financial support while in Australia
Letter from employer confirming leave of absense and vacation dates
Letter from applicant explaining plans for the stay in Australia
Business Visa (For stay up to 3 months)
Your valid, signed, U.S. Passport, (valid further 3 months)
1 Application Form 456, fully completed and signed
1 Completed Form 1190 (AdditionalCharacterDeclaration)
1 Passport type photograph
A business letter of responsibility is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Australia, Visa Section, Washington D.C.The letter must explain all of the following:
The purpose of travel and duties to be performed in Australia
Guarantee financial support for the applicant while in Australia.
If attenting a conference in Australia, a copy of the invitation may suffice in lieu of this letter.
PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS
Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:
U.S PASSPORT EXPRESS
112 4th Avenue
New York, NY 10003
Your application will be checked and hand carried to the Embassy.