Australian Visa Information In Hong Kong

Upcoming scheduled maintenance activity on 13 May 2022

We will be performing scheduled maintenance activity on 13 May 2022, between 05:30 pm to 11:30 pm GMT, and our appointment system will be unavailable during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Important information about visa submission/biometrics appointment if a tropical cyclone Number 8 storm signal or Black rainstorm warning alert notification is issued:

In case such a weather warning is released by The Hong Kong Observatory to temporarily close businesses and schools in Hong Kong, applicants should visit the visa application center once the weather warning is lifted. Our website also provides the most up to date information about our operating hours. Applicants with scheduled appointments for the day may submit their visa applications without booking an appointment within the next 5 working days between 14:00 to 15:00. We will advise you of the approximate waiting time when you visit the visa application center as we will accept these applications on a first-come, first served basis.
Mandatory online lodgement change to Visitor Visa (subclass 600) all stream
From 30 September 2021, all customers applying for a Visitor Visa (subclass 600) from outside Australia in any stream must lodge their application online via ImmiAccount. Customers applying for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) in Australia in the Tourist stream may lodge their application online via ImmiAccount or by posting their application to the Sydney office. The courier option will no longer be available.
For more information on Visitor visa (subclass 600) please click here
The Australian Visa Application Centre in Hong Kong currently accepts applications via appointment only. As we approach the Typhoon Season, we would like to emphasise that the safety of our customers and staff remains a priority.

If a tropical cyclone Number 8 Storm Signal or Black Rainstorm warning alert notification is issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, customers should visit the Visa Centre only once the weather warning is lifted, irrespective of your appointment time. Our website will also provide the most up to date information about our operating hours during this time. Customers with scheduled appointments for the day, will be contacted for revised appointments, at your convenience, within the next few working days.

Thank you for your understanding and support with this.
The Australian Visa Application Centre in Hong Kong extends operations from 28 October 2020 by offering Biometric enrolment for eligible subclass visa categories. The service offering will be in addition to existing operation of accepting supporting documentations for the following two visa categories only:
1. Business Talent visa subclass 132
2. Business Innovation and Investment visa subclass 188
Current operational days and timing for the AVAC, except public holidays, are:
1. Operational days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
2. 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
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