Lodgement Procedures for Visa Applicants in SYRIA and IRAQ
Visa applicants residing in Syria and Iraq (or their sponsor’s in Australia – if applicable) can mail their applications by mail or courier to the Australian Embassy Amman. The Visa Application Charge can be paid at a Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) office in Australia or overseas. The receipt must be included with the application package sent to the Australian Embassy Amman.
41 Kayed Al Armouti Street
South Abdoun
P. O. Box 35201
Amman, 11180 Jordan
If you wish to lodge in person you can travel to Jordan and make arrangements to apply through the Australian Visa Application Centre located in Amman.
For Iraqi and Syrian clients living outside Jordan who cannot travel to Jordan to lodge their application you can arrange payment in Australia or have a friend or relative in Australia pay for your application; see http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/new-visa-charges-1july2013/proposed-visa-pricing-table.htm
For information call 131881 from inside Australia to arrange payment by credit card over the phone. Or See: www.immi.gov.au/fees-charges
If you have an international credit card, you can complete the credit card details of the form and payment will be taken or couriered at the Embassy. You will be charged in $AUD only. Please note that if you are paying by credit card in Australian Dollars you may incur banking and currency conversion fees and you accept the risk associated with any currency fluctuations. Please complete the credit card section of the form in $AUD, or call 131881 from inside Australia to arrange payment by credit card over the phone.
Once paid the application papers can be sent along with the fee receipt by mail direct to the Embassy, please do not send cash in the mail:
Postal: DIBP, Australian Embassy Amman, P.O. Box 35201, Amman 11180, Jordan.
Courier: DIBP, Australian Embassy Amman, 41 Kayed Al-Armouti Street, South Abdoun, Amman, Jordan.
Do I require a visa label?
The Australian Government does not require a person holding a valid Australian visa to have a label in their passport to travel to, enter or remain in Australia.
The Australian Government issues electronic visas. All visa records are stored on a central database in Australia. When you check-in to fly to Australia, airline staff electronically confirm that you have a valid visa to travel to Australia before you board the plane.
When you receive your Australian visa you are issued with a visa grant notice that explains the conditions of the visa including period of validity and entry requirements. You are advised to carry this visa grant notice with you for your own reference.
Circumstances for clients residing in Syria: Generally the Syrian Government requires all clients departing Syria an exit permit or a visa label in their passports. Syrian clients will be provided with a Facilitation Letter outlining the details of their Visa Grant Notice. Please take these two documents with you when you travel to Australia as you may be required to show these documents on check-in and at any transit stops en route to Australia.
Many clients have been able to travel to Australia with these two documents, without a visa label. You have a choice whether you travel to Australia using these two documents or you would like an Australian visa label in your passport.
Should you require a visa label, you will need to complete form 1405 available on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship's website at: www.immi.gov.au and you will have to pay AUD$ 70.
If you have an international credit card, please complete the credit card details on form 1405 and send this form along with your passport to:
41 Kayed Al Armouti Street
South Abdoun
P. O. Box 35201
Amman, 11180 Jordan
If you do not havev access to a credit card, you may wish to consider having a family member / friend to pay this fee on your behalf in Australia. Once the fee has been paid, please send completed form 1405 along with a copy of your receipt from Australia and your passport to:
41 Kayed Al Armouti Street
South Abdoun
P. O. Box 35201
Amman, 11180 Jordan
See: About Your Visa www.immi.gov.au/visas/about-your-visa.htm
VISA TYPES
VISA TYPES
Visit and Business (non work) visas
The Visitor visa (subclass 600) is for people who want to travel Australia as tourists, for business or to visit family. It is a temporary visa.
For information regarding the types of visitor or Business visas available
See: http://www.immi.gov.au/visas/visitor/600/
Local checklists below provide guidance on the types of supporting documentation that should accompany your completed application form. The examples should be used as a guide only as the types of documents will differ depending on your personal circumstances. These checklists are also available at the AVAC.
Student visa
STREAMLINED VISA PROCESSING ARRANGEMENTS
One of the key recommendations of the Knight Review of the Student Visa Program is that streamlined visa processing arrangements be available for prospective international students with a Confirmation of Enrolment from a participating university at Bachelor, Masters or Doctoral degree level.
From 24 March 2012, these applicants will be assessed as though they are lower migration risk (similar to the current Assessment Level 1), regardless of their country of origin.
For full information about Streamlined Visa processing, please visit www.immi.gov.au/business-services/education-providers/streamlined-visa-arrangements.htm
For information on Student visa options
See: www.immi.gov.au/students/
Checklists - Students
The Australian Embassy Amman cannot give you advice about educational institutions and courses of study in Australia.
You are advised to lodge your student visa application two months before you expect to start your course.
Transit visa
For information on Transit visa options
See: www.immi.gov.au/visitors/transit/771/
Checklist – Transit
Temporary Entry Visas
There are a range of visas for people to participate in specific professional, cultural or social activities in Australia.
For more information on Temporary Entry Visas
See: www.immi.gov.au/skilled/specialist-entry/
Checklist – Temporary Entry Visas
Family Migration
For information on permanent migration for family members including partners and children
See: www.immi.gov.au/migrants/family/
Local checklists below provide guidance on the types of supporting documentation that should accompany your completed application form. The examples should be used as a guide only as the types of documents will differ depending on your personal circumstances.
Application of Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 to family visas: From 1 July 2013 Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 applies to all Family Stream visas. For more information see: Fraud Public Interest Criterion 4020
Partner, Child and Other Family Visa Applications are processed at the Australian Embassy Amman. To access relevant checklists see:
PARTNER
Checklist for partner - Subclass 309
Checklist for Prospective Marriage Visa - Subclass 300
Checklist for New Zealand Family Relationship Visa - Subclass 461
CHILD
Checklist for Child Visa – Subclasses 101, 102, 117 and 445
OTHER FAMILY
Checklist for Aged Dependant Relative Visa – Subclass 114
Checklist for Remaining Relative Visa – Subclass 115
Checklist for Carer Visa – Subclass 116
Resident Return Visas
For information on resident return visas
See: www.immi.gov.au/migrants/residents/155/
Checklist - Subclass 155
Work and Skilled visas
For information on skilled visa options
See: www.immi.gov.au/skilled/
Visas which allow applicants to work either on a temporary basis or permanently in Australia are not lodged or decided in Amman. For details on where to lodge in Australia
See: Visa Information and Lodgement
CITIZENSHIP
To access further information on the main citizenship services available at the Australian Embassy Amman
See: Australian Citizenship by Descent
See: Checklist - Citizenship by Descent
MIGRATION FRAUD
To protect yourself from migration fraud and keep yourself safe online by being aware of the ways people may try to take advantage of you or your situation
See: Migration Fraud
Fraudulent Documents
The Australian Government may undertake verification of documents lodged in support of a visa application including but not limited to financial statements, evidence of employment, educational qualifications and identity documents. The Australian Embassy Amman employs a qualified document examiner who performs these checks. Applicants who provide fraudulent documents (including genuine documents obtained fraudulently) may have their visa applications refused or visas cancelled.
MIGRATION AGENTS
Before engaging a migration agent, we recommend you read the following information and watch the linked video clip.
See: Information about migration agents operating outside Australia
See: You Tube -Don't get caught out
For information to help protect yourself against Migration Fraud including email and internet scams please read the following information.
See: www.immi.gov.au/migration-fraud/
CLIENT SERVICE
'People Our Business'. We are continually striving to improve our client services. Feedback and suggestions are welcomed. Details of our Client Service Charter, which also outlines service standards for visa processing, can be accessed on-line