15 June 2011
Online tourist visa expands to the Maldives
Citizens of the Maldives will soon have access to a convenient online tourist visa for Australia, with the Australian Government’s announcement that the e676 electronic tourist visa will soon be expanded into the area.
From 1 July, citizens of the Maldives can apply for the e676 electronic tourist visa online.
The application process is fast, secure and convenient, and gives applicants the ability to check the progress of their application electronically.
The visa does not require a visa label to be placed in a passport.
A notification is sent to the client providing details of the visa and airlines are able to confirm the visa entitlements through the Advanced Passenger Processing System.
Clients can also, if they wish, print a copy of their visa approval notification email to carry with them whilst traveling to Australia.
For more information and to access the lodgement gateway, go to www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/e676.htm .