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 Is it possible to enter Australia with a one way ticket?
 How do I pay?
 What can I do if I have already booked my flights but haven’t received a visa yet?
 Is it a problem if my passport is not valid for at least 6 months after my stay in Australia?
 I’m being asked to enter details of previously held visas? What if I don’t have these details?
 Where can I have documents certified?
 How can I cancel my visa and claim superannuation?
 Do I need a visa label in my passport if I applied for a visa online? 
 How can I find a missing friend or relative?
 What do I need to know about buying or building a house in Australia?
 Where can I find information on Driver’s licences and driving while in Australia?
 Do I need any vaccinations before travelling to Australia?

 One Way Ticket
   If you enter Australia on a one way ticket you may be asked by Australian 
   Immigration authorities on arrival at the airport as to what your plans are for
   departing Australia. You would need to explain your intentions to the officer
   and the officer needs to be satisfied that you do not intend to stay beyond the
   period which your visa allows. While not a mandatory requirement, you may
   wish to carry a copy of your bank statement to demonstrate you have
   sufficient funds to purchase an airline ticket out of Australia.

 Payment 
   Payment must be included for your application to be valid.
   Any payments made to the Australian Embassy in Berlin can only be accepted
   in Euros (EUR). To find out how much you need to pay for the processing fee 
   of the visa application or service you are applying for:
   See: Local application charges

    If you are inside of Germany, add 4 Euros.
    If outside of Germany, please add 5 Euros.

   Enter the total amount in the ‘Payment details’ section of the visa application  
   form. You may cross out AUD and write EURO just above. Please enter the
   credit card number of either a Visa or MasterCard and have the cardholder
   sign the form.

   Alternatively, you may have a bank issue you a crossed cheque
   (Verrechnungsscheck), made payable to ‘Australian Embassy Berlin’. A
   crossed cheque from outside of Germany will incur an additional charge of 7 
   Euros. You do not need to provide a return envelope, but please ensure your
   address is clearly legible in the application form.

 Booking Flights
  We recommend that you do not make travel commitments until after the visa 
  has been approved as we are not liable for any financial loss incurred by
  applicants whose applications are late or unsuccessful.

  We endeavour to decide all our applications as quickly as possible, but our
  processing times will give an indication as to how long the processing of your
  application may take.


 6 Month Passport Rule 
   It is not a mandatory requirement of the Australian Department of Immigration
   and Citizenship (DIAC) that a foreign national entering Australia has a
   passport valid for at least 6 months. It is only a recommendation. However, it
   is a mandatory requirement of DIAC that all non-Australian citizens wishing to
   enter Australia do have a valid passport and valid Australian visa on their
   date of entry to, and for the duration of their stay in, Australia.

   Although DIAC does not enforce the 6 month rule, some airlines do, so you
   may wish to check with your airline before you book your flight. Please also
   check with the countries through which you are transiting.


 Details of Previously Held Visas
   If you do not know the exact details concerning previously held visas, such as
   the visa grant number, you may leave these fields blank. It will suffice if you
   merely enter an estimated time during which these visas were held. If you can
   remember it, please also enter the visa type. You do not need to contact us
   separately to try to obtain this information.


 Certifying Documents
   You are requested to submit certain documents as certified copies (certified
   as a true copy of the original). The appropriate certifying authorities vary from
   country to country. Specific country information, where available, is listed
   below. If your country is not one of those listed, you should have your
   documents certified by: 
           an official at your local registration or passport office; or 
           a notary public.

   Some country specific information is available. 
   See: Certified Copies

 Superannuation and Visa Cancellation 
   Temporary residents who have departed Australia may apply to receive any   
   Australian superannuation payments. 

   If the amount you are claiming is less than AUD$5000 and your visa has   
   expired or has been cancelled, you should contact your Superannuation
   company directly. They will generally require you to produce evidence that
   you have departed Australia and no longer hold a valid visa.
   If you are outside Australia, you can request the department to cancel your
   visa in order to access your superannuation.

   Your request for cancellation must include the following information:
   • a clear statement that you wish to have your visa cancelled
   • full name and date of birth
   • passport number when you visited Australia
   • subclass of the visa you wish to have cancelled
   • current residential address
   • the date that you departed Australia. 
   
     Requests for cancellation should be sent in writing via email or via post:
     Email: Super.hobart@immi.gov.au
    
     Postal address:
     Certification of Immigration Status
     Department of Immigration and Citizenship
     GPO Box 1496
     Hobart TAS 7001

   If the amount you are claiming is AUD$5000 or more, or you have departed  
   Australia but still hold a valid temporary visa, you will need to complete form
   1194 and submit it to DIAC in Australia. Further details about this process
   are available.
   See: Superannuation

   The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) administers the superannuation system.
   For general information please consult the ATO website. The information you
   require is on the right side under the link “Temporary Residents: Access to
   Super”.
   See: ATO - Superannuation

 Do I need an Australian Visa Label for my Electronic Visa? 
   Australia’s electronic visa system does not require you to have a visa label
   placed in your passport to confirm your immigration status and entitlements in
   Australia. Your visa information is held electronically and you can access it at
   any time using the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) system.
   Employers, banks and government services can also check details about your
   visa entitlements on VEVO once they have your consent to do so. 
   See: VEVO

   In a small number of cases, your government may require a label in your
   passport to facilitate travel. The letter of confirmation you receive once your
   visa has been granted will tell you if you need to obtain a visa label.

 How can I find a missing friend or relative?
   The Australian Embassy does not provide information on people currently 
   residing in Australia. If you are seeking to contact a friend or relative, the
   below Web page provides some brief information that may be of assistance in
   undertaking searches for missing people or lost relatives.
   See: National Library of Australia

 What do I need to know about buying or building a house in Australia? 
   You need permission from the Foreign Investment Review Board to buy a 
   house or land for building if you are not a permanent resident living in
   Australia.
   See: Foreign Investment Review Board


 Driver’s licences and driving while in Australia
  As a general rule, you are able to drive in Australia, as a visitor, on your  
  existing driving licence for a maximum of three months after arriving in
  Australia. However specific rules vary across each state and territory. Follow
  the below link to all state and territory motor registries where you can check on
  individual state requirements. 
  See: Registration and Licences 

  Information is available for overseas drivers about licences and driving while in
  Australia.
  See: Austroads Overseas Licences

 Vaccinations before travelling to Australia - Yellow Fever 
   You are advised to carry certification of your vaccination status, especially for
   children attending Australian child care centres (including preschools and
   creches) and schools. Vaccinations against polio, tetanus, measles, mumps,
   rubella, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), Haemophilus influenzae type
   B (Hib) and Hepatitis B is recommended for children with certification sought 
   at time of child care centre (including preschools and creches) and school
   enrolment. Vaccination against rubella is also recommended for women of
   child bearing age.

   Although not part of the Health Requirement, please see information 
   regarding Yellow Fever. 
   See: Yellow Fever

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