Check List - Visitor Visa Requirements
Australian Consulate General
Information Section
Auckland, New Zealand
Our physical address is: Level 7, 188 Quay Street, Auckland, New Zealand.
Thank you for your query with regarding a visitor visa. You can download form 48R from our website – www.immi.gov.au and lodge your application at our office with:
[ ] Completed form 48R
[ ] A letter from your employer confirming your employment and period of approved
leave
[ ] Evidence of the property you rent or own
[ ] Evidence that you can support yourself financially in Australia
[ ] If you are a student – a letter from the college/university confirming the dates of your
course and agreed leave dates
[ ] Passport sized photographs of all applicants with name and date of birth written at the
back of the photograph
[ ] A detailed outline of your intended travel around Australia if your stay is for longer
than 3 months
[ ] Medical insurance and a letter from your doctor confirming you are fit to travel
(People 70 years of age and over)
[ ] Application charge of NZ$90.00 – payment can be made as follows:
- Credit cards–Please note that American Express, Diners Card and
Postal Money Orders are not acceptable
- Cash
- Business cheques
- Personal cheques (please note this takes 10 days to clear)
- EFTPOS
* Cheques to be made payable to the Australian Trade Commission.
[ ] Consent from both parents for children under the age of 18 together with evidence of
their signatures
[ ] Any further information you feel may be relevant.
To facilitate efficient and on the spot processing of your application it would be in your best interest to front load your application with supporting documentation. If you are sending your application by mail or courier you must enclose a prepaid envelope or courier pack for the return of your passport. You should be aware that the application charge of NZ$90.00 is not refundable if your application is refused or withdrawn.