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Visas, Immigration and Citizenship
What's New
Changes to lodgement and processing arrangements for Occupational Trainee visas (subclass 442)
Changes to the citizenship test and application process
Important changes to the Family Programme: Stronger measures for the protection of children
Changes in general skilled migration
Temporary Business (long stay) Visa (subclass 457) program changes
Next scheduled Australian citizenship test and ceremony dates in Washington
* Applications for Standard Overseas Business Sponsorship, Nomination and assciated Temporary Business (long stay) Visa (subclass 457) for applicants located in North America are now processed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship in Ottawa, Canada.
► Next public holiday: The office will be closed on April 2 and 5 in observance of the Easter holidays.
Contact us
About the Immigration and Citizenship Section in Washington
Information Service for Australian Visas (ISAV)
Your comments are important to us
Application process and other immigration matters
Important tips when lodging an application in Washington
Status checks for applications submitted to the Washington office
Important information about our visa application charges
Status checks for online visa applications
Character requirements
Health requirements
Requesting a visa label for a visa granted at another DIAC office
Translation of foreign documents
Before engaging a migration agent, we recommend you read this information about migration agents operating outside Australia - Information in Spanish
DIAC Integrity Unit
DIAC Integrity Unit - The information you provide is important to us.
Visa types
The following lists are NOT exhaustive and refer only to the more common types of visas available. For more comprehensive information on all visa types, please refer to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website
Not sure which visa is best suited to your situation? Consult the Visa Wizard
Visiting Australia
- Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
- Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) Referrals
- Tourist Visa
- Short-stay Business Visa (subclass 456)
- Work and Holiday Visa (US Citizens)
- Transit Visa
Studying and Training in Australia
- Student Visa
- Occupational Trainee Visa (subclass 442)
- Other Sponsored Training Visas
- Student Guardian Visas
- Other Information
Working in Australia
Workers and Special Activities Visas (Temporary Visas)
- Government Agreement Visa (subclass 406)
- Exchange Visa (subclass 411)
- Special Programs Visa (subclass 416)
- Visiting Academic Visa (subclass 419)
- Entertainment Visa (subclass 420)
- Sport Visa (subclass 421)
- Media and Film Staff Visa (subclass 423)
- Religious Worker Visa (subclass 428)
- Other Workers and Special Activities Visa
Employer Sponsored Workers (Temporary Visas)
- Temporary Business (long-stay) Visa (subclass 457)
- Medical Practitioner Visa (subclass 422)
- Other Sponsored Workers (Temporary) Visa Options
Family Sponsored Temporary Visa
Migrating to Australia
Distinguished Talent Visa (Offshore) subclass 124
Returning Residents
Applying for your Resident Return visa in Washington
Other Visa Options
Citizenship
► Not sure which citizenship category is best suited to your situation? Check the Citizenship Wizard
Certificate of Evidence of Australian Citizenship
Resumption of Australian Citizenship
Renouncing Australian Citizenship
Citizenship by Birth in Australia
Adopted Children and Australian Citizenship
Entering and Leaving Australia as an Australian Citizen
Forms and Booklets
Download Visa Application Forms