The eVisitor is an electronic visa that allows nationals of certain countries to enter Australia for short stays for tourism or business purposes. If you have lost or forgotten your eVisitor details, it is essential to find them. In this article, we explain how to find your eVisitor for Australia via a visa agency or via the official website.
Understanding the eVisitor (subclass 651)
The eVisitor is an electronic visa issued by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection Australia. It is intended for nationals of the European Union and a number of other European countries. Here are some of the main features of this visa:
- It is free of charge (no consular fees) and can be requested online.
- It allows you to stay in Australia for a maximum of 3 months for each visit.
- It is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
- Holders of this visa can enter and leave Australia several times during the validity of the visa.
- It can be used for tourist visits, business trips or short-term studies.
Please note that the conditions of your eVisitor must be respected to avoid problems during your stay in Australia.
Find your eVisitor via a visa agency
If you applied for your eVisitor through a visa agency, the first step in retrieving your visa details is to contact the agency. Here are some tips to make this process easier:
- Search your emails eVisitor: it is highly likely that the agency has sent you an email containing the details of your eVisitor. Use the search function in your mailbox to find this email by entering keywords such as "eVisitor", "Australia" or the name of the agency.
- Contact the agency directly If you cannot find the email containing your eVisitor information, contact the visa agency that handled your application. Make sure you have your passport number and the personal details you used when applying to make it easier to retrieve the data.
- Request a reprint If the agency is unable to provide you with the information on your eVisitor, you can ask them to make a new request on your behalf. This may result in additional costs.
Advantages and disadvantages of using a visa agency
There are a number of advantages to using a visa agency:
- You save time, because the agency takes care of all the administrative formalities for you.
- The opportunity to benefit from the advice and expertise of professionals in the field.
However, there are also some disadvantages:
- The additional cost of the agency's service charges.
- Dependence on the agency to retrieve the information on your eVisitor.
Find your eVisitor on the official website
If you have requested your eVisitor directly from the website from the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection, here's how to retrieve your visa details:
- Log in to your account online Go to the official website and log in to your account using your login details. If you have forgotten your password, follow the suggested reset procedure.
- View the history of your requests eVisitor: once you have logged in to your account, access your visa application history to find information about your eVisitor.
- Contact the helpdesk If you still can't find the information on your eVisitor, contact the helpdesk on the official website. They will be able to help you solve your problem.
Tips to avoid losing information on your eVisitor
To prevent the loss of information on your eVisitor, here are a few recommendations:
- Keep a digital copy of your eVisitor Save the email containing the details of your electronic visa in a dedicated folder on your computer or in an online storage service.
- Write down the essential information Keep a note of your eVisitor reference number and validity dates.
- Print your eVisitor eVisitor: although it is not compulsory, it is advisable to print a copy of your eVisitor to present to the Australian authorities if necessary.
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