Visas and residency British citizens need a visa to enter Australia – see entry requirements for Australia in our travel advice and Visa Finder. If you also have Australian citizenship, you should enter and leave the country on your Australian passport. You can hold both Australian and British citizenship.
What is the difference between Evisitor 651 and visitor visa 600?
This type of visa is used for tourism or business visitor activities. It is an electronic visa. This visa, subclass 651 is intended for citizens of countries in the European Union. Citizens from non-European countries can apply either for ETA (Subclass 601) or Visitor (Subclass 600) visa.
What is the difference between 600 and 601 visa?
The Subclass 600 visa suits every traveller’s needs. If you are wanting to visit Australia on multiple occasions within a 12-month period as a tourist, or for business visitor activities, or your passport is only valid for three months at a time, you may be able to apply for a 601 visa.
Does BNO passport need visa to Australia?
BN(O) citizens in the temporary skilled worker or graduate visa categories are eligible for a visa grant or extension for 5 years, with a pathway to permanent residency after 4 years of residence in Australia, or 3 years in regional Australia.
Can I live in Australia with a British passport?
You can get permanent residency status in Australia visa one of two ways. The first is as a Partner/Spouse of an Australian citizen. The second is if you are granted a skilled immigration visa (permanent visa). Under either of these as well, you can retain your British citizenship.
Can UK passport enter Australia?
All UK citizens must obtain a valid visa, or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), in advance to be granted entry to Australia.
How much does a 600 visa cost?
Visitor visas summary
| Visa | How to apply | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) | Online here | $20 |
| Visitor visa (subclass 600) | Online (account required) | $145 – $1,065 (depending on circumstances) |
| eVisitor visa (subclass 651) | Online here (account required) | Free |
What is a 601 visa?
The Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) is an electronic travel visa that is linked to an applicant’s passport and designed only for tourism and business visitor purposes. This visa is also valid for 1 year and allows multiple visits for up to 3 months.
How long does a 601 visa take to process?
4 to 6 months
In terms of processing times, USCIS and DOS are coordinating closely to make sure that the timing of the approval of a provisional unlawful presence waiver application is close to the time of the scheduled immigrant visa interview abroad. Generally, it takes 4 to 6 months to process an I-601A waiver application.
Are Hong Kongers British?
Background. Hong Kong was a British colony from 1842 until its transfer to China in 1997. Britain negotiated a further expansion of the colony to include the New Territories in 1898, which were leased (rather than ceded) from Qing China for a period of 99 years.
Can BNO apply British citizenship?
BNO status is valid for life, but cannot be passed on to spouses or children. The British government estimates that 5.4 million Hong Kong residents will be eligible to come to the UK under the new route (BNO Impact Assessment, p. 3), and after six years’ residence acquire UK citizenship.
Is it easy for Brits to move to Australia?
Australia’s immigration policy is notoriously strict and operates on a points-based system, which makes a permanent move there as a non-citizen quite difficult.
How long can I stay in Australia with a UK visa?
Visa requirements. If granted, Electronic Travel Authority allows British Nationals (Overseas) to stay in Australia for 90 days per visit. Issued free of charge and valid for one year.
What are the Visa requirements for British nationals (overseas) in Hong Kong?
Visa requirements for British Nationals (Overseas) are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states and territories placed on British National (Overseas) passport holders. Several million people, the vast majority with a Hong Kong connection, hold this passport.
Can I travel to China from the UK with a visa?
On 4 November the Chinese Embassy in the UK announced the temporary suspension of entry into China by non-Chinese nationals in the UK holding Chinese visas or residence permits. Entry by holders of diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas would not be affected.
Are there different visa requirements for different classes of British citizens?
Visa requirements for other classes of British nationals such as British Nationals (Overseas), British Overseas Citizens, British Overseas Territories Citizens, British Protected Persons or British Subjects are different. Visa requirements for British citizens were lifted by many European nations in the few years after World War II.
