Showing posts with label VISA AUSTRALIA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label VISA AUSTRALIA. Show all posts

How to apply for permanent residency in Australia for citizens of New Zealand?

 On arrival in Australia, the New Zealand citizens are automatically granted a special Category visa (SCV). It’s a temporary visa, but it permits the holders to remain and work in Australia. And if you were present in Australia after February 2001 as the holder of an SCV you are eligible to apply for the Australian citizenship.

Who can sponsor for permanent residency in Australia?

Anyone can sponsor for the permanent residence in Australia. They can be friends, relatives, and spouse.

What are the requirements for being granted permanent residency in Australia?

The requirements for permanent residency in Australia are calculated according to these basic fundamental factors:

  • Age, 
  • Qualification, 
  • English Language Proficiency,
  •  Experience of Work, 
  • Adaptability.

What is the age limit for permanent residency in Australia?

To apply for the permanent residence in Australia one should be not more than 45 years of age.

What documents do I need for Australian permanent residency?

 The document for Australian permanent residency includes the reports of Vetassess skill assessment, qualification certificates, documents from the relevant registration and licensing if required. The Documents to show your level of English language proficiency are asked to submit. In the personal documents you need to submit the copies of biographical pages of present passports, travel documents of the main applicant and dependent applicants. The documents regarding health and character certificates are also considered at the time of filling the Australian permanent residency.

What is the difference between permanent residency and citizenship in Australia?

 The permanent residents in Australia & the citizenship have a mighty difference between both: A citizen has an automatic right to enter in to Australia, and if a permanent resident travels out of Australia, they need to ensure about the permanent visa with a valid travel authority if they wish to return to Australia as a permanent resident. A citizen can vote in Australian Government elections and in most cases permanent residents cannot, however if a permanent resident was enrolled to vote (as a British subject) prior to 1984, they may remain eligible to vote.

What are the benefits of Australian permanent residency?

 The benefits of Australian permanent residents:

  • Travel Opportunities: to travel from Australia to any part of the world. The PR holders of Australia are granted the permission to travel to New Zealand and also work over there. 
  • The Freedom of Education: It has world class Universities; the education in Australia offers best opportunities to avail immediate employment and career. 
  • Liberty of working in any desired field, the environment is friendly and motivating.
  •  Child benefits and Medicare insurance are the highlights of the benefit provided to the Permanent Residents of Australia. 
  • The child born to the parents in Australia are deemed citizens of Australia since birth

What to do after getting permanent residency in Australia?

 After getting permanent residency in Australia you can live, work and study without any constraint limitations like a citizen of Australia is living since birth. A permanent resident has rights over most of the entitlements of a native citizen of Australia enjoys.

What does permanent residency mean in Australia?

Permanent residence means you have a visa that permits you to live in Australia indefinitely. Australian Permanent Resident (PR) is an epithet to an intruder who is a bearer of a Permanent Visa. There are various visas that entail permanent residence for citizenship purposes.

How to get permanent residency in Australia after study?

 To get permanent residency in Australia after study has numerous options, The 487 visa provides a pathway for the students after their studies to work for 3 years as a permanent residence. The 887 visa awards the student’s Australia permanent residency, with this you can live and work after studies in Australia permanently; you must have already lived in Australia for two years.

How to apply for permanent residency in Australia for student?

 The most common method used by the students to apply for the Australia permanent residency is through the General Skilled Migration after completing their studies.

How much permanent residency cost in Australia?

The permanent residence visa for Australia cost varies but in general it costs 500 AUS $ to 1000 AUS $ for skill assessment. The skill assessment bodies vary according to the different credential assessment bodies. The Landing charges are 3520 AUS $ for a Single applicant and 1760 AUS $ for the spouse and 880 AUS $ for per child if any.

How to extend permanent residency Australia?

 To extend the Australia permanent residency you can also file a resident return visa, have the evidence of current or former permanent residence visa.

How to change from 457 visas to permanent residence Australia?

 You can easily go for the Australia permanent residence with the 457 visa. If you have worked in Australia for two years, you are firmly eligible to apply for the permanent residence through the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS). You can also apply through the Regional Skilled Migration Scheme (RSMS); and with the Skilled Migration one can go for the permanent residence Australia from the 457 visa.

How long does it take to get a permanent residence visa for Australia?

It takes approx seven- eight months for the intact procedure of getting the permanent residence visa. The time may vary from country to country.

How to apply for permanent residency in Australia from 457 visas?

 The Australia Visa 457 is the most supported programs among Australian employers who are looking for the distant potential talent, and for those individuals who are moving up to work temporarily in Australia. To apply for this visa you should be:-

  • Get the nomination for working in an approved employment on the Skilled Occupation Lists,
  •  One has to Fulfill the listings of talent for their nominated occupation, 
  •  Have to find a solution regarding the registration and license process, 
  • Should be able to speak vocational English

How to renew Australia permanent residency visa?

 For renewing the Australia permanent residency visa one has to get the RRV, the Resident Return Visa (RRV) it simplifies the re-entry into Australia of permanent residents.

AUSTRALIA VISA

Welcome to the website of the Australian Visa Application Centre in India and Nepal.


VFS Global Services Pvt.Ltd. has an agreement with the Commonwealth of Australia to provide Australian visa application services in India and Nepal from 1 October 2007. Applicants can lodge their visa application with VFS in person at their nearest of the 10 centers across India and Nepal. You can also send your visa application directly to VFS Application Centers New Delhi through courier. Please ensure that all fields in your visa application form have been completed to avoid any processing delays. Also, please refer to the High Commission's website www.immi.gov.au or www.india.embassy.gov.au for the list of required documents. For more details click here.

WHERE TO APPLY

LOCATION ADDRESS
New Delhi
E-wing, 2nd Floor, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place,
New Delhi – 110019
Chandigarh
SCO 164 - 165 Sector 8C, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh
Mumbai
69 World Trade Centre, The Arcade, Cuffe Prade,
Mumbai - 400005
Ahmedabad
Gujarat Chambers Building, Shri Ambika Mills, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad – 380009
Hyderabad
1-8-313, Second Floor, Chiran Fort Club Lane, Opposite HUDA Office, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500016
Chennai
No 43, Pantheon Road, Unit No S1A, 2nd Floor, Amar Sindur Egmore , Chennai – 600 008.
Bangalore
Scotts Annexe, No. 30, Infantry Rd, Banglore- 560001 Karnataka
Cochin
VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd., No. 2A, 2nd Floor, South Point Hinton, Near North Police Station, Chitoor Road, Kecherippady, Cochin - 628018
Kolkatta
3rd Floor, OM Tower,32 Chowringhee Road,Kolkata-700 071.
Nepal
Suite no 486, Y Block, 3rd floor, Kathmandu Plaza, Kathmandu.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs and 13:00 hrs to 16:00 hrs


HOW TO APPLY


Applicants applying for an Australian Visa can submit their visa application at any of the VFS Application Centers located at Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Cochin or Nepal. Please refer to the link 'Contact Us' on the home page for contact details. The applications can be submitted at any of the Application Center between 8:00am to 4:00pm from Monday to Friday. There are no jurisdiction restrictions to submit your application, however it is advisable to submit your application at the nearest VFS Australian Visa Application Center.

You are welcome to get the visa application form by visiting the Application Centre or by clicking here 'Application Forms & Guidance Leaflets'.

You can also send your visa application directly to VFS Application Centers New Delhi through courier. Please ensure that all fields in your visa application form have been completed to avoid any processing delays. Also, please refer to the High Commission's website www.immi.gov.au or www.india.embassy.gov.au for the list of required documents.


VISA APPLICATION CHARGES EFFECTIVE FROM 1 JANUARY 2008

The visa fee is payable by bank draft favoring "Australian High Commission", payable at New Delhi. Alternate payment options are available at our centers for payment of visa fees at a service charge of Rs.56 (inclusive of service tax) per application

Type of Application Australian $ Indian Rupees
Visitor/Tourist
Visitor/Tourist Visa (Form 48R) A$ 75 Rs. 2,800
Visitor Visa Medical Treatment <3> Nil Nil
Visitor Visa Medical Treatment >3 months
(Form 48ME)
A$ 45 Rs. 1,700
Students
Student Visa Application A$ 430 Rs. 16,200
Temporary Entry
TBE Visa Short Stay - up to 3 months (456) A$ 75 Rs. 2,800
TBE Visa Long Validity-ETA A$ 75 Rs. 2,800
TBE Visa Long Stay - from 3 months to 4 years (1066) A$ 190 Rs. 7,200
Application for Temporary Residence (147) A$ 190 Rs. 7,200
Applications for Temporary Residence (147)
(11 or more applications lodged together)
A$ 1,900 Rs. 71,800
Sponsorship for Overseas Business Sponsor Applications A$ 280 Rs. 10,600
Nomination for Overseas Business Sponsor Applications A$ 55 Rs. 2,100
Resident Return
Application for Resident Return Visa A$ 120 Rs. 4,500
Application for Re-Evidence of Resident Return Visa A$ 70 Rs. 2,600
Return Document for Australian Citizens A$ 240 Rs. 9,100
Travelling on Foreign Passports A$ 185 Rs. 7,000
Citizenship
Application for Grant of Australian Citizenship A$ 120 Rs. 4,500
Application for Registration of Citizenship by Descent A$ 110 Rs. 4,200
Renunciation of Australian Citizenship A$ 260 Rs. 9,800
Permanent Migration
Family Migration Booklets
(Child, Parent, Partner & other Family)
A$ 10 Rs. 400
Non-Family Migration & all other temporary entry Booklets A$ 20 Rs. 800
Application for Migration (spouse, prospective spouse, child, parent, remaining/aged dependent relative, ENS, RSMS, labour agreement & distinguished talent) A$ 1,390 Rs. 52,500
Application for Migration (Skilled-Independent & Skilled-Australian sponsored)
(can only be lodged in Adelaide)
A$ 2,060
Application for Migration
(orphan/special need relative)
A$ 850 Rs. 32,100
Application for Extended Eligibility (temporary) visa A$ 150 Rs. 5,700



VFS Service Fee

VFS service fees can either be paid in cash or by demand draft, favoring “VFS Global services Pvt Ltd”, payable at the city where the application is submitted. Demand drafts paid for VFS service fees in Nepal have to be payable in New Delhi India.

Category Service charge inclusive of all taxes (in Indian Rupees)
Applications lodged in India 421
Applications lodged in Nepal 1573
Documents lodged after application lodgment in India 169
Documents lodged after application lodgment in Nepal 562
For visa evidencing
Passports lodged in India for individuals 281
Passports lodged in India for families upto 5 members 191
Passports lodged in Nepal for individuals 1124
Passports lodged in Nepal for families of up to 5 members 674
Optional Services
Alternate payment option for payment of visa fees is available at a service charge of Rs.56 per application.

Checklists for Different Visa Categories

Temporary Resident
Business Short Stay (non work)
Tourist Visitor
Medical Treatment
Transit
Students
Family Migration


PANEL DOCTOR

CONTACT

North India New Delhi
Chandigarh
E-wing, 2nd Floor, International Trade Tower , Nehru Place,
New Delhi
110019
SCO 164 - 165 Sector 8C,
Madhya Marg, Chandigarh 160018
West India Mumbai
Ahmedabad
69 World Trade Centre, The Arcade,Tower 1,Cuffe Prade, Mumbai - 400005 Gujarat Chambers Building , Shri Ambika Mills, Ashram Road , Ahmedabad - 380009
South India Chennai Hyderabad Cochin Bangalore
No 43, Pantheon Road, Unit No S1A, 2nd Floor, Amar Sindur Egmore , Chennai – 600 008 1-8-313, Second Floor, Chiran Fort Club Lane , Opposite HUDA Office, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500016 No. 2A, 2nd Floor, South Point Hinton, Near North Police Station, Chitoor Road, Kecherippady, Cochin - 628018 SCOTTS ANNEXE, NO. 30, INFANTRY ROAD, BANGALORE-560001,
East India Kolkatta


3rd Floor, OM Tower,32 Chowringhee Road ,
Kolkata-700 071.


Nepal Kathmandu


Suite no 486, Y Block, 3rd floor, Kathmandu Plaza, Kathmandu






Working Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs and 13:00 hrs to 16:00 hrs





North India: For enquiry please call (011) 32450535 or email at info@vfs-au-in.com
West India: For enquiry please call (022)66105577 or email at info@vfs-au-in.com
East India: For enquiry please call (033) 32410577 or email at info@vfs-au-in.com
South India: For enquiry please call (044) 32000660 or email at info@vfs-au-in.com
Nepal : For enquiry please call (00977) 12004757 or email at info@vfs-au-in.com


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