02 November 2022
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.
09 September 2022
Upcoming Biometric Collection Service fee change, effective 15 September 2022
The Australian Visa Application Centres, Hong Kong, Service fees are changing. The new applicable fee, effective 15 September 2022, is HKD 350. Please plan your visit to our Centres in keeping with this update.
06 July 2022
From July 6 2022, the way you travel to and from Australia has changed. All travellers should be aware that:
Entering and leaving Australia (homeaffairs.gov.au)
23 June 2022
The Australian Visa Application Centre in Hong Kong will offer extends operations from 27 June 2022 strictly by appointment.
Operational days and timing for the AVAC, except public holidays, are:
a. Operational days: Monday to Friday.
b. Operational timings: 08:00 am to 03:00 pm.
All other requirements stay the same. Please plan your visit to the Centre in keeping with this update.
07 April 2022
The Australian Department of Home Affairs has introduced 100 per cent online lodgement for Resident Return visas (subclasses 155 and 157) from 2 April 2022.
For more information on Resident Return visa, you need, please click here
24 September 2021
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