Australian visa help
Where do I start?
| I want to | Page |
|---|---|
| Know whether to use an agent | Migration agents |
| Spot or report a scam | Visa scams |
| Find the real government websites | Official websites |
| Fix a login problem | ImmiAccount help |
FAQ
Can VisaGuide lodge my application?
No. We publish information only.
Is a visa guide a substitute for an agent?
No. For complex cases get advice from a registered agent or lawyer.
Who regulates migration agents?
OMARA.
In this section
- Australian visa abbreviationsAustralian visa abbreviations explained, including EOI, BVA, BVB, GS, SID, CSOL, ENS, OSHC, OVHC, TRN and VEVO, with what each one means.
- Australian visa glossaryClear definitions of visa terms like EOI, ImmiAccount, VEVO, bridging visa, nomination, TRN and permanent resident, with links to our guides.
- Australian visa scams: how to spot and report themThe red flags of Australian visa scams, the rules on who can charge for migration help and how to report scams to Border Watch and Scamwatch.
- How to check migration agent registrationHow to check an Australian migration agent is registered with OMARA before you pay them, and what to do if they aren't.
- How to complain about a migration agentWhere to complain about a migration agent or report visa fraud and scams in Australia: OMARA, the Legal Services Commissioner, Border Watch and Scamwatch.
- Contact Home AffairsHow to contact Home Affairs about a visa: the Global Service Centre phone numbers, what to have ready before you call and how to avoid scam callers.
- Official Australian visa websitesThe real Australian Government websites for visas, ImmiAccount, VEVO, migration agent checks and border information, so you don't land on a fake one.
- Registered migration agents in AustraliaWhat a registered migration agent can do, who has to be registered with OMARA, how to check an agent and the warning signs to watch for.