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Scam alert - Migration fraud and scams

• We are concerned by recent scam phone calls, claiming to be from the Department of Home Affairs , with the caller requesting money to progress visa applications. Click here for more details

• Australian visa customers are informed that in line with health & safety guidelines, the Australian Visa Application Centre in Kathmandu will remain closed on Monday, 02 November 2020. All appointments scheduled for the day will be re-scheduled to a later date.

  Please note that appointments booked at the Centre on and after 04 November 2020 stand cancelled. Applicants are requested to book a fresh appointment via the online appointment system. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

  Your safety is paramount to us. Our Centre staff will do their best to serve as many customers as possible while maintaining health and safety standards. We solicit your support in ensuring the same. Visa centre will serve customers for Biometrics collection only, strictly by appointment. Paper applications will not be accepted by mail or at the office. You can apply online for most visa and citizenship applications at: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools

  Current operational days and timing for the AVAC, except public holidays, are:

  • Operational days: Monday to Friday
  • Operational timings: 08:00 am to 03:00 pm

  Customers are required to make a prior appointment before visiting the centre as no walk-in appointments or in-person information services will be available. Customers needing assistance with completing their Visa form online can avail the service at the Visa Application Centre, for an additional fee. Please make this selection at the time of making your appointment.

  Travel restrictions are in place and subject to change. You cannot come to Australia unless you are in an exempt category or you have been granted an individual exemption to the current travel restrictions. Please check the Department of Home Affairs’ website for more information https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/travel-restrictions

• Introduction of New Visa Category - Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa - subclass 870 please click here
• Beware of fraudulent job offers. For more details – click here