Online Applications
System Outages and Maintenance
Clients experiencing 'Internal file store' errors
- A number of clients have reported an 'Internal file store' error message when attaching documents to their application.
Scheduled maintenance
- Wednesdays from 6.00 am to 8.00 am AEDT (GMT + 11). The eLodgement systems may be unavailable during these times.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
For further detailed information about known errors or system outages and maintenance either current or upcoming, please click on the following link.
See: System Outages and Maintenance
Attaching documents to an eVisa application
You can attach documents to a lodged online application. Applications requiring documents to be attached are Employer Sponsored Workers, Professional and other Skilled Workers, Students, Tourists and Working Holiday.
Check the progress of an application
You can access information about the progress of your online application at any time following lodgement. You will need to use your unique Transaction Reference Number (TRN) to do this.
Continue a saved online application
Continue completing an online application.
Citizenship
Check your eligibility and apply for Australian citizenship.
Employer Sponsored Workers
For Australian businesses to sponsor temporary employees from outside Australia and for individuals to apply to be sponsored by an Australian business.
Professionals and other Skilled Workers
General Skilled Migration applications for people who have an occupation required in Australia.
Resident Return
For Australian Permanent Residents to obtain a Resident Return visa.
Maritime Crew Visa
A Maritime Crew visa is required by foreign crew of non-military ships visiting Australia.
Students
For study in Australia, including permission to work.
Superyacht Crew Visa
A Superyacht Crew visa is required by crew of Superyachts working in Australia.
Visitors
For visiting Australia for tourism or business purposes.
Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO)
For registered Australian organisations to check a person's Australian immigration status and where eVisa holders can also check their own visa details.
Working Holiday
The Working Holiday Program encourages cultural exchange and closer ties between arrangement countries by allowing young people to have an extended holiday supplemented by incidental employment – with special focus on Regional Australia.