Australia Visa Information

	Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
	Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
	Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
	Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background].
	Please stick ( not stapled) one Photograph on the Visa Application Form and the second photograph to be handed over separately along with the documentation during submission at the visa application center.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete

VISA APPLICATION
PROCESS

Step 1

Select a visa subclass which is appropriate for the purpose of your travel to Australia and download the relevant visa application form.

Please note: You can also obtain a visa application form at the Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC).

Step 2

Your visa application may require supporting documentation For a list of supporting documentation required for your visa, see checklists provided under “All about visas” . Gather together required supporting documentation for your application.

To avoid delays all supporting documentation should be submitted at the time of application

Step 3

Purchase a bank draft from Stanbic Bank (any branch in Zimbabwe) in US Dollars for the visa application charge before proceeding to the AVAC to lodge your application and submit your biometrics. Please make the bank draft payable to "Australian Embassy".

Step 4

Lodge your visa application and submit your biometric data at a visa application centre. The Australian Visa Office may contact you to request additional information.

Apply early and travel on time