Australian Declaratory Visa
Overview
What is an Australian Declaratory visa?
The Australian Declaratory visa is an entry authority that resembles a visa. In limited circumstances it can be issued to Australian citizens who hold a foreign passport, including if you are:
- under 18 and will be travelling with a non-citizen parent
- have an emergency or other compelling situation preventing travel on an Australian passport. You will need to provide supporting documentation.
There is a charge for processing Australian Declaratory visa applications.
The Australian Declaratory visa is valid for five years from the date of grant. If you cease to be an Australian citizen, the Australian Declaratory visa becomes invalid and you will need a visa to return to Australia. The Australian Declaratory visa is linked electronically to the passport details that you provided to the department.
Applications submitted at the Dhaka AVAC will be processed at the Australian High Commission, New Delhi. For more information please refer to the Australian High Commission, New Delhi website.
Visa Fees
Please note the update in Visa fees, effective 01 July 2021, and refer to Visa Pricing Currency Table for more information.
| VISA CATEGORY | BASE APPLICATION CHARGE (AUD) | BASE APPLICATION CHARGE (BDT) | ADDITIONAL APPLICATION CHARGE- OVER18(AUD) | ADDITIONAL APPLICATION CHARGE- OVER18(BDT) | ADDITIONAL APPLICATION CHARGE- UNDER18(AUD) | ADDITIONAL APPLICATION CHARGE- UNDER18(BDT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Declaratory Visa - Adult | 240 | 16130 | _ | _ | _ | _ |
| Australian Declaratory Visa - Child | 185 | 12440 | _ | _ | _ | _ |
Introduction of VFS Service Fees
From 1 July 2014, VFS will charge clients a service fee for visa application lodgement and biometric collection for Australia. This is in addition to visa application charges. The service fees will be as follows:
| Primary Client Fee | Service Fee |
|---|---|
| Application lodgement and biometric collection – Primary applicant | BDT 2,577/- |
| Biometric collection only | BDT 2,448/- |
| Resident Return visa applications - no biometrics required | BDT 2,577/- |
| Secondary Client Fee | Service Fee |
|---|---|
| Application lodgement and biometric collection – Secondary applicant | BDT 1,804/- |
| Citizenship by Descent and Australian Declaratory Visa applications – no biometrics required | |
| Second time Additional document submission at VFS For paper application For online lodgement application First time additional document submission at VFS is free of cost if the VFS Primary applicant fee is paid before. NB: Online lodgement cases applicant are requested not to send additional document to VFS through courier |
Payable in Bangladesh Taka at the VFS Australian Visa Application Centre by Standard Chartered Bank draft. Bank draft Making Service Charge BDT 321/-
[Citizenship charges are payable by Standard Chartered Bank draft at VFS or High Commission]
Documents Required
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Australian Declaratory Visa |
Photo Specifications
One passport-sized photograph (please attach to the form). NB - ID photos that have been digitally enhanced or altered to improve or change appearance or remove distinguishing features are not acceptable. As the photos are required for identity purposes, if they do not represent your true appearance, your visa application may be delayed if you need to be asked to provide new photos. The photos should also meet normal passport size and pose (front on head and shoulders, no facial coverings or sunglasses).
Processing Time
For the current average processing time of visa application kindly click here.
Download Form
| Form 931 – Australian Declaratory Visa |