Many Nigerians have made the beautiful country of Australia a tourist destination and a home away from home, both temporarily and permanently. Though various reasons influenced their travel decisions, the uniting factor for all Nigerians who found their way to Australia is the visa application and its accompanying fees.
If you are about to make the same decision about visiting or moving to Australia, you need to know the current price of the Australian visa. I have the current March 2024 price list of the different Australian visas available to Nigerians. More so, this post will serve as an information bank for many pressing questions about visas for Australia. Keep reading till the end to get full details.
Here’s how much a visa for Australia costs in Nigeria:
| Australia Visa Type | Fee in AUD | Fee in Nigerian Naira (₦ ) |
| Student visa (Subclass 500) | AUD 710.00 | ₦750,555 |
| Partner visa | AUD 1,475.00 | ₦7,400,915 |
| Frequent traveler visa | ₦1,474,694 | |
| Visitor visa (Subclass 600) | AUD 190.00 | ₦200,854 |
| Tourism stream visa | ₦502,136 | |
| eVisitor visa | Free of charge | Free of charge |
| Transit visa | Free of charge | Free of charge |
| Work visa | ₦4,276,085 – 8,330,173 | |
| First/Second/Third Working Holiday visas | AUD635.00 | ₦671,460 |
| Visitor visa (Subclass 600) | AUD190.00 | ₦200,909 |
| Medical treatment visa | Free of charge | Free of charge |
| Temporary Activity visa | AUD450.00 | ₦428,254 |
| Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa | AUD2,935.00 | ₦3,103,665 |
| Business Owner visa | AUD2,810.00 | ₦2,971,482 |
| Investor visa | AUD2,810.00 | ₦2,971,482 |
| Business Talent (Permanent) visa | AUD7,855.00 | ₦8,306,908 |
| Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular Stream) visa | AUD355.00 | ₦375,423 |
| Training Visa | AUD405.00 | ₦428,326 |
| Temporary Skill Shortage visa | AUD1,290.00 | ₦1,364,392 |
| Skilled-Recognized Graduate Visa | AUD465.00 | ₦491,782 |
| Temporary Graduate visa | AUD 1,680.00 | ₦1,776,882 |
| Temporary Work visa | AUD405.00 | ₦428,254 |
*Important Notice: The fee details are in Nigerian Naira as of 17/03/2024, with an exchange rate of 1 AUD to ₦1,058. Please be aware that fees in the Nigerian Currency mentioned on this page may vary with changing exchange rates. I will make an effort to keep this page updated with the latest news and rates. Before making any payment, you should confirm the price from the official website of Australia.
Table of Contents
- 1 Which continent is Australia?
- 2 How long does it take to get an Australian visa from Nigeria?
- 3 How much money do you need to have in your bank account to go to Australia?
- 4 Is it easy to get a visa for Australia?
- 5 How much will it cost to travel to Australia from Nigeria?
- 6 What to do before traveling to Australia?
- 7 How long can I stay in Australia after my visa expires?
Which continent is Australia?
Australia is found in the region called Oceania. Oceania comprises many islands that run through the South and Central Pacific, including Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, New Guinea, and many more. Though it is the smallest of the traditional continents, it is believed to be the same size as Canada, with a little over 26 million people. Oceania may not be precisely classified as a continent, but you still won’t count it out because it is a huge landmark that can not be overlooked geographically.
How long does it take to get an Australian visa from Nigeria?
As you already know, there are many types of Australian visas, and their processing time differs from each other. Therefore, you need to take note of the following duration so that you can condition your mind accordingly.
- eVisitor visa takes a day or less to process
- A tourist visa takes about 20 days to process
- Business visitor visa, 26 days
- Transit visa, 14 days
- Business talent visa processing time takes about two years and two months
- Student visa (non-award sector), 19 days
- Significant investor provisional visa, 18 months
- Student visa for Postgraduate student research, 3 months
- Business talent visas, 26-36 months
- Student visa for higher education, 43 days
- Maritime crew visa, 5 days
- Medical treatment visa, 27 days
- Student visa for vocational studies, 7 months
- Student visa for foreign affairs or defense,75 days
- Distinguished talent visa, 80 days
- Employer-sponsored visa, 6 months
How much money do you need to have in your bank account to go to Australia?
Unlike other countries, which require proof of funds for every visa application, Australian immigration behaves differently. You may not be required to show proof of funds during an Australian visa application until you reach the point of entry.
Generally, every visitor to Australia must show a bank statement or balance of 8,053,700 Nigerian Naira. You must provide this information to the immigration authorities at the airport when you arrive.
Showing that you have a minimum of 8,053,700 Nigerian Naira will prove that you can meet your basic needs while visiting Australia. If you manage your money well, the money will last you a month and roughly more because the country is not as expensive as the US.
Is it easy to get a visa for Australia?
First, easy is relative. Second, there are also the unforeseen circumstances factor. Therefore, you only have to maintain a positive attitude and an open mind when approaching your visa application process.
An Australian visa only requires you to have all the correct documents specific to your visa type. You must also abide by the immigration and application rules and standards. If there are no complications or unforeseen circumstances during the application, I will say yes; getting a visa for Australia in record time is easy.
How much will it cost to travel to Australia from Nigeria?
One of the major costs of traveling to a country like Australia from Nigeria is the flight ticket fee. Also, note that there are no straight flights from Nigeria to Australia. There will most likely be a stopover while flying to Australia. The nearest airport to land in Australia is Perth Airport.
Here is the list of airline companies traveling from Nigeria to Australia.
- Turkish Airlines flies from Lagos to Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, and Perth Airport,
Australia. The ticket fee is 3,380,943 Nigerian Naira. - Lufthansa flies from Lagos to Frankfurt, Hong Kong, and Perth Airport, Australia.
The ticket fee is 6,128,865 Nigerian Naira. - Air France flies from Lagos to Paris to Singapore to Perth Airport, Australia. The
flight fee is 4,102,554 Nigerian Naira. - KLM flies from Lagos to Amsterdam, Hong Kong, and Perth Airport. The flight fee is
14,527,264 Nigerian Naira.
What to do before traveling to Australia?
After you have fulfilled all your visa application rules and got your bag and money ready, you have to get the Incoming Passenger Card and fill it out correctly by declaring that you have something seen as ‘risky,’ if you have any.
You might be going with just your bag and food, but some food items are considered risky, even animals. More so, the Australian government has relaxed its COVID-19 rules , so you do not need to get a vaccination proof or certificate, but get your masks ready and ensure you try to have them on.
Teach yourself some cough and hand hygiene. Your travel insurance is essential to have before you leave for Australia.
How long can I stay in Australia after my visa expires?
Every temporary visa holder is expected to exit Australia before or immediately after their visa expires. The authorities believe that the number of days on your visa is long enough for you to finish your activities; otherwise, you can return to Nigeria and reapply.
However, in any case you overstay the duration of your visa, you will have a grace period of 28 days, but it becomes an illegal stay after that. Overstaying after the 28-day grace period will cause you more harm, especially if you plan on returning to Australia in the future.
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