Australia Visa Application Service for South Africans
A consultant prepares the application, assembles the documents and books your appointment. You get a written quote first, free and with no obligation.
South Africans travelling to Australia for tourism, to visit family or for business generally need a Visitor visa, subclass 600. Applications are lodged online through ImmiAccount.
Australian applications are documentary rather than interview-based. The decision is made on the file you upload, which makes completeness and internal consistency the whole game.
What the application involves
The ImmiAccount application
The application is lodged online and the correct stream matters: tourist, business visitor and sponsored family are assessed differently. We make sure you are applying under the right one before anything is submitted.
Documents and financial evidence
Home Affairs wants a coherent picture: who you are, what you do, how the trip is funded and what you are returning to. We assemble and review the file so it does not raise questions it fails to answer.
Health and character requirements
Depending on your circumstances and length of stay, a medical examination or police clearance may be requested. We flag this early, because it is a common source of delay when it appears unexpectedly.
Decision and conditions
Visitor visas are granted with conditions attached, including how long you may stay per entry and whether work is permitted. We go through what has actually been granted so there are no surprises at the border.
Why Australia applications get refused
- Applying under the wrong visitor stream for the trip
- Financial evidence that does not cover the stay as described
- A sponsor or host named without supporting evidence
- Gaps or inconsistencies between the application and the documents uploaded
- Insufficient evidence of a reason to return to South Africa
Every one of these is fixable before you submit, but only if someone catches it.
When to start
Australian processing is documentary and can be quick when the file is complete, but requests for further information add weeks. Submitting a complete application first time is the fastest route.
What we do
- An initial consultation covering your destination, your purpose of travel and your personal circumstances
- A document checklist tailored to your case, not a generic list off the internet
- Collation and review of every document before it goes anywhere
- Completion of the application forms, checked with you
- Your biometrics or appointment slot booked at the relevant visa centre
- Preparation for your appointment, and for the interview where one is required
- Support from a consultant who handles these applications daily, until a decision comes back
What we don't do
- Embassy, consulate and visa-centre fees. These are paid by you, directly to them, and are separate from our service fee.
- Travel insurance, flights and accommodation.
- Attending your appointment. You submit your own application in person and give your own biometrics. No agent may do this for you.
- A guaranteed outcome. The decision belongs to the consulate. What we change is how well prepared your application is when it reaches them.
What it costs
GetVisa is a paid professional service. Fees depend on the destination, the visa type and how many people are travelling, so we quote per application rather than publishing a single price. You get a written quote before any work starts. The quote itself is free and carries no obligation.
Questions about applying for Australia
For tourism, visiting family or short business trips, that is generally the Visitor visa, subclass 600. Which stream within it applies depends on your purpose and circumstances, and we confirm that before applying.
Sometimes. It depends on your circumstances, how long you intend to stay and what you will be doing. We flag it as early as possible because arranging one late is a common cause of delay.
Generally no. Australian visitor visas are decided on the documents you submit, which is precisely why the completeness of the file matters so much.
We quote per application based on the number of travellers and what is involved. The quote is free with no obligation, and Home Affairs fees are separate.
Just looking for the requirements? Our Australia visa requirements page is free to read and has the entry rules, stay lengths and documents.
Get a quote for your Australia application
Tell us about your trip and we will tell you what is involved, what it costs and whether your timing is realistic.