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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 Application Centre in Nepal resumes limited operation from 21st September 2020 to assist customers with their Biometric enrolment for the following two subclasses only:

  1. 500 – Student
  2. 590 – Student Guardian

  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 this service at the Visa Application Centre, for an additional fee. Please make this selection at the time of making your appointment.

  In light of the current COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) outbreak, our standard operation remains impacted and customers will not be able to avail any other services until further notice. We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and kind co-operation. For latest information on operational days, timings and services on offer, please select the country of your residence from www.vfsglobal.com/australia. For the latest information from the Australian Government on Covid-19, please visit https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

• In light of the current COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) outbreak, all visa applicants from Nepal are encouraged to apply online only. With effect from Monday, 23 March 2020, the Australian Visa Application Centre in Nepal will only be able to accept Biometrics for applications lodged Online.

• Upcoming changes to child visas – effective 01 April 2020

  The Department of Home Affairs have advised -  01 April 2020, all new applications for these following visa subclasses:

  • Child (Subclass 101)
  • Adoption (Subclass 102)
  • Orphan Relative (Subclass 117)

  will need to be posted to:

  Department of Home Affairs Child and Other Family Processing Centre

  Locked Bag 7

  NORTHBRIDGE WA 6865

  AUSTRALIA

  or, the application should be delivered by courier service to:

  Department of Home Affairs Child and Other Family Processing Centre

  Wellington Central

  836 Wellington Street WEST PERTH WA 6005

  AUSTRALIA.

  Applicants will still be required to provide their biometrics upon receipt of a requirement letter from the Department.

• In light of the current COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) outbreak, the Australian Visa Application Centre in Kathmandu is temporarily closed until further notice. Appointments to the Australian Visa application Centre will also remain closed. Our Call centre will operate, as normal. We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding, and kind co-operation. For information related to this visa centre, please visit https://www.vfsglobal.com/Australia/Nepal/ For information from the Australian Government on Covid-19, please visit: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/current-alerts/novel-coronavirus  
• In light of the current COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) outbreak, all visa applicants from Nepal are encouraged to apply online only. With effect from Monday, 23 March 2020, the Australian Visa Application Centre in Nepal will only be able to accept Biometrics for applications lodged Online.
• Introduction of New Visa Category - Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa - subclass 870 please click here
• Beware of fraudulent job offers. For more details – click here