Visa to Australia
Applications are submitted electronically.
From my experience, business visas are generally granted fairly well (although in 2024 there were some issues), as well as visas for close family members (parents, partners, children).
Tourist and visitor visas, however, are almost never approved.
I evaluate your chances, and if they are low, I will not be able to take your case.
To try your luck, you need to have a very strong passport (multiple international trips, visas to the USA, Canada, UK), a stable job with a decent income, and funds in your bank account. Even then, there is no guarantee of visa approval.
I can help you properly prepare the application, work on your strengths and weaknesses, but I cannot influence the decision of the Visa Officer!
There are no special “shelter” programs in the country.
If you live outside Ukraine, you may be required to attend a biometric appointment.
Documents for obtaining a visa to Australia.
- Scan of your international passport;
- Scan of your previous/second international passport, if applicable;
- Completed application form;
- Digital photo;
- Certificate from your workplace;
- Bank statement and transaction history for the last 6 months;
- Original or scanned marriage/divorce/birth certificates of children;
- Original or scanned property documents (apartment, car, land);
- Flight booking;
- Hotel reservation;
- Documents confirming the purpose of your trip;
Special Notes: Documents must be translated into English. Submission is done online, and the visa itself is electronic. You must provide high-quality, color scans of all documents. If you live outside Ukraine, you may be required to attend a biometric appointment!
Visa procedure
Visa costs
| Visa Type | Processing Time | Service Fee |
| Tourist | from 15 working days | UAH 6200 |
| Business | from 15 working days | UAH 6200 |
| Visitor | from 15 working days | UAH 6200 |
* Consular fee is not included and depends on the type of visa;
* Additional cost for document translation into English (from UAH 200 per page);
* Discount available for 2 or more applicants;
- The table shows the processing time at the Consulate;
- Our service takes 2 working days from the moment you provide the full set of documents and translations into English;
- The processing time may vary at the discretion of the Consulate;
- We are responsible for the quality of document preparation, but we cannot influence the Consulate’s decision.
Popular questions
For a successful visa application, your passport should show previous international travel. It is especially beneficial if you have visas to the USA, Canada, or New Zealand.
The documents you submit must reflect your financial situation — sources of income, bank account balance, as well as ownership of movable and immovable property.
Useful information
Department of Home Affairs Phone: +44 (0) 207 420 36 91
Consular Fee: from 200 AUD
Countries required to provide biometric data: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics
Embassy of Ukraine in Australia
Address: Australia, Canberra, Saint George Centre, 60 Marcus Clarke Street
Phone: +61 2 6230 5789, +61 2 6247 2182