Popular questions

You can check the processing times for your visa application.

If you applied online you can see your visa application status in ImmiAccount.

Your visa application can take longer if it contains incorrect information or documents are missing. It may even be refused. There are things you can do to make sure that when you submit your visa application it is ‘decision ready’. This will help us process your application faster.​ For more information see Check twice, submit once​.

You can find out more about the visa options that suit your needs.

Check the processing time of your citizenship application.​

If you are required to attend a ceremony, we will send you an invitation letter about four weeks before the event.

Wait times for citizenship ceremonies can vary. For the most up-to-date information see Citizenship processing times.

Find out if you are eligible and what you need to do to become an Australian citizen.