Australia Visa

The application process is almost entirely digital. If you are a New Zealand citizen, you are typically granted a Special Category Visa (Subclass 444) automatically upon arrival in Australia, provided you meet health and character requirements. However, if you are a New Zealand permanent resident or holder of a temporary visa (such as a work or student visa), you must apply for an appropriate visa online through an ImmiAccount via the Australian Department of Home Affairs before you travel. Ezy Immigration can handle this entire digital process on your behalf, managing the account and application from start to finish.

Non-NZ citizens living in New Zealand generally need to apply for a Visitor Visa (Subclass 600).

• The Process: You must set up an online ImmiAccount, complete the application forms, and upload required evidence (such as proof of funds, employment in NZ, and travel itineraries).

• Ezy Immigration’s Service: Ezy Immigration streamlines this by auditing your supporting documents to ensure you strongly demonstrate your “genuine temporary stay” intent, which is the number one reason tourist visas get declined.

The Australian Department of Home Affairs does not offer an official “expedited” or “premium paid” speed service for most standard visa streams. Processing times depend entirely on the visa subclass and current global backlogs. The absolute fastest way to get your visa processed is to submit a decision-ready application. This means ensuring every single document, medical check, and translation is perfectly submitted upfront so immigration officers don’t have to pause your file to request more information.

hile specific documents depend on the exact visa subclass (like a Subclass 482 TSS visa or Subclass 186 permanent visa), standard requirements include:

• Valid passport and New Zealand visa status documents.

• A formal job offer or nomination from an approved Australian employer.

• A formal Skills Assessment from the relevant Australian assessing authority.

• English language proficiency test results (like IELTS or PTE).

• Police clearances from New Zealand and any country you’ve lived in for 12 months or more over the last 10 years.

Because Australia uses a completely online application system (ImmiAccount), physical paperwork drop-offs are no longer required. However, you may be requested to provide biometrics (fingerprints and facial photos). The Australian Government utilizes VFS Global as their official partner for biometrics collection in New Zealand. They operate physical collection centers in major hubs like Auckland. Ezy Immigration will advise you if biometrics are required for your specific passport nationality and will help book your appointment.

To legally provide Australian immigration advice, a consultant must be registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA). Ezy Immigration has an experienced team that includes licensed professionals registered to practice both New Zealand and Australian migration law. You can book a direct consultation with their team through their website to speak directly with an authorized agent.

Ezy Immigration provides comprehensive assistance for visitor and tourist visas. They help handle everything from assessing your eligibility to preparing the necessary financial and ties-to-NZ documentation required to satisfy Australian immigration standards.

For points-tested skilled visas (like the Subclass 189 or Subclass 190), the core baseline requirements include:

• Being under the age of 45.

• Having an occupation that features on Australia’s relevant Skilled Occupation List.

• Having a positive Skills Assessment for that specific occupation.

• Achieving competent English proficiency.

• Scoring at least 65 points on the Australian migration points test (points are awarded for age, work experience, qualifications, and language ability).

Australian government visa application charges (VAC) change periodically (usually adjusting on July 1st annually). For primary applicants on standard independent skilled visas (Subclass 189/190), the base government fee is roughly around AUD $4,715. There are additional charges for secondary applicants (partners and children), alongside external costs like medical exams, English tests, and professional agent representation fees. Ezy Immigration provides a transparent, exact fee breakdown based on your family size during an initial consultation.

Yes. If you apply yourself, you can track the real-time progress of your application simply by logging into your ImmiAccount. If you choose to work with a professional service, Ezy Immigration tracks this on your behalf through their agency portal and provides you with direct timeline updates as your application progresses through stages like “Received,” “Further Assessment,” and “Finalized”.