Australia - Business e-visa (е600) apply if you cannot obtain an ETA visa - Service: Visa Requirements

. Completed Australia Visa Application

Download, fully complete, print, and sign one copy of the Australia visa application form. 

PLEASE NOTE: the application form is attached as a sample as well.

. Passport Copy

Please provide one clear copy of your current, valid passport's information page. 

. Passport-type photograph

You must provide a passport photo. This passport photo must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office).  You can upload a digitial photo here for us to process.

Photo Requirements:

- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.

- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.

- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis

- Taken in the last 6 months

- Use a plain white or off-white background

. Proof of Immigration Status

A copy of immigration status in the United States such as a resident card, work, or study permit. 

. Itinerary

Copy of computer generated round trip tickets or travel itinerary showing round trip travel entering Australia and exiting Australia.  Preferably, the proof of departure documents should show your departure from the United States to Australia and back.  Additionally, the Applicant's name must be on the travel document.  

. Proof of Financial Ability. Bank Statements.

Provide 3 most recent bank statements or proof of sufficient funds to be used during your travels. Applicant's name should appear on statements.

. Employment Letter

An original and one copy of a letter from your employer on business letterhead, with contact details, purpose and duration of the trip and that you will be returning to your current job.

If you are self-employed, include a copy of your business license and tax return.

If you are retired please submit proof of your retirement funds.

. Australia Personal invitation.

If visiting friends or family, you must provide letter of invitation with the contact information of the host and visitor, purpose and duration of the visit, confirmation of accommodation including the address, signature and date. You will also need to provide proof of the host's status in Australia ie. copy of their Australia passport's information page, or, if they are not a citizen of Australia, copies of their Australia residence permit and their national passport's information pages.
If you will be receiving financial support from a host or other sponsor in Australia, please provide a copy of that individual's bank statement. Please note that the invitation letter from your host should specifically state the types of support they will be providing (financial, accommodations, etc)

. Family Composion Form

Evidence of immediate family members in country of residence. Please fill out Family Composition form and provide copies of valid ID and their contact information of the family members.

. Mortgage/Lease

A copy of the applicant's mortgage or lease. If renting without a lease, please submit a letter from the owner of the house stating the duration and the contract terms of your stay.

. Personal Letter

A personal letter from the applicant addressed to the Embassy of Australia, explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, cities to be visited, and place of accommodation.

. Military Service Record

If applicant has served in the military, provide a certified copy of military service record or discharge papers.

. Approval Application Form 956A

Applicants must fill out Form 956A 

2.1 Consular and Service Fees

Australia visa fees are as below :

3.1 Place the above documents in an Overnight Envelope

Enclose the documents from Section 1 (Gather Documents for your Australia  Visa) and a print out of your order confirmation in an Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc).

3.2 Send the Application Materials to Us

Please Note: If you paid for an inbound shipping service your account manager will contact you to provide a FedEx shipping label via email to send us your completed application. 

Send the Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc) to us at :

Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing

5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 850
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111