In Reply to: Indo visitor to oz posted by miungili on Wednesday, 20. August 2008 at 21:51 Bali Time:
There are certain requirements which they must do from Bali.
eg
getting a passport, their ID paperwork, passport photo, KTP, Family Card,letter of employment, financial, lodging the application at AVAC in Bali
You can fill in the form for them & email/send them a copy but they will need to sign.
You can send the necessary monies for the process, your invitation letter etc
Info, where to find forms, requirements etc below and info in the archives if you wish to do a search:
Applications for Australian visas (except Australian Citizenship and Australian Declaratory Visa applications) can be lodged at the Australian Visa Application Centre in Jakarta or Bali
AVAC - Australian Visa Application Centre
Perkantoran Duta Wijaya Unit 12.
Jl.Raya Puputan
Renon
Denpasar-80225
Telephone 0361 -264958
Email :info@vfs-au-id.com
Helpline:+62 361 264958
"Due to the high call volume through our Helpline (Call Centre), we highly recommend you to send enquiry via
e-mail : diacbaliacsupid@vfsglobal.com
Opening Hours: 0830 to 1600 Monday to Friday "
http://www.vfs-au-id.com/
* Passports are to be collected between the hours of 2 - 4 pm *
Inviting Someone To Visit Australia From Indonesia - Tourism Visa
What you will need:
For them (your visitor):
+ Need visa form from 48RIND (is written in Indonesian & English)
+ A valid passport & a photocopy
+ 1 current passport photo (name on the back)
+ The current processing fee (non refundable)
+ Evidence of employment with letter giving permission for time off from employer (if employed)& a photocopy
+ Identification card(KTP) & a photocopy
+ Family Card (Kartu Keluarga) & a photocopy.
+ Birth Certificate (showing both parent's names) & a photocopy
+ Evidence/copy of their bank statement/account if possible
+ Handling fee for AVAC payable in cash & rupiah (currently 150000rp)
*All photocopies need to be certified photocopies.
From You:
+A letter of invitation (and an itinerary is often a good idea)asking them to visit & that you will be responsible for all accommodation, meals, expenses etc (if the person you are inviting does not have the funds)
+A copy of your passport
+Evidence of funds to support their time in Australia -ie bank statements for the last 3 months
Tourist Visa Checklist
http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/_pdf/676-visa-checklist.pdf
What you/they then need to do:
+Fill in the form (you may assist in doing this)
+Submit all originals & copies that are required
+Pay the fee & hand in the required forms.
+Answer any questions they pose at the time
+Wait 3-5 working days for the answer.
+Must travel within 3 months of issuance of visa.
+Be aware costs for the ticket, fiscal tax, departure tax etc.
+Once the application has been lodged you are able to track their passport online
http://www.vfs-au-id.com/track.aspx
Other:
*Fiscal Tax is approx 1 million rupiah per person
*Departure Tax is 150000rp per person
*It is advisable for the person visiting Australia to carry a reasonable amount of cash on them at arrival - especially if a long stay (eg 3 months)regardless whether or not their "sponsor" is covering all costs.
*Travel insurance for your visitor can be arranged before or after arrival
*Currently it is cheaper to purchase a ticket to Australia with Garuda, in Bali.
*There is a Garuda office at the Kuta Paradiso Hotel in Jln Kartika Plaza tuban
Travel Insurance for Non-residents visiting Australia
http://www.travelinsurance.com.au/visitors-insurance-australia.aspx
Copy of Visa form and information on visiting Australia at the links below.
Form is 48R (english only) & may be downloaded & used instead of 48RIND
Form in English:
48R
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/application-forms/forms_num1.htm
Form In Indonesian
48RIND
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/application-forms/languages/languages_num.htm
Visas & Immigration
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/index.htm
AVAC Requirements:
http://www.vfs-au-id.com/images/visitorvisa.pdf