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Visa Applications processed in Berlin

Temporary Entry Visas

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) in Berlin processes all visitor, student and other temporary entry paper visa applications for residents of the countries below, regardless of citizenship.Note that citizens of these countries may be eligible to apply online for electronic visas.

See: FAQs - Working Holiday Maker and FAQs - eVisitor

Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Sweden, Switzerland and Vatican City

If you made a paper visa application and you wish to contact us, please refer to the following information about making enquiries:

See: Contact details 

Note: Applications are processed in order of receipt. We are unable to expedite applications because of travel arrangements made prior to holding a valid visa or entry permit to Australia.
 

Migration Visas

Berlin also processes family migration applications (including Prospective Marriage subclass 300 and Provisional Partner subclasses 309, 310) for residents of the following countries: 
 

Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Sweden, Switzerland and Vatican City
 

If you have lodged a migration visa application and you wish to contact us, please refer to the following information about making enquiries: 

See: Contact details

Please note that you will receive acknowledgement that you have lodged a valid application. This information will include your file number.
 

You are not required to contact us to enquire about the progress of your application or if we have received the additional information/documents you may have sent. We will keep you informed about the progress of your application and further processing steps. 
 

Visa Applications Processed in Australia

Electronic Visa Applications lodged via the Internet

Before contacting the department, please check your online visa status.

See: EVisa Status Enquiry

Please note that online visas are processed in Australia. Please note that the Berlin Visa Office is unable to provide you with any information regarding your online visa application. If you wish to contact the department, please consult the following:

See: Contact details

Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)

If you encounter any problems with an ETA, please use the following form for your enquiry. Please include your clients intended travel dates, purpose of the trip as well as the exact error message received.

See: Australian Immigration Enquiry Form for Berlin
 

Other Visas

If you apply for any of the visa categories listed below, your visa application must be lodged at one of the following onshore processing centres.

 

 
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