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Document Requirements

These requirements are applicable for US Citizens applying for an Australian Official or Diplomatic visa in Washington DC

Covid-19 ProtocolsCovid-19 Protocols

As of February 21st Australia will open its borders to fully vaccinated travelers, unvaccinated travelers will still be required to apply for an exemption and be subject to state and territory quarantines.

All travelers MUST also complete the Australian Declaration Form.

PassportPassport

Please send TDS your current valid and signed passport. U.S passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay and must have at least one blank visa page.If your passport expires within 6 months, you must renew your passp[ort and then we will secure your visa with the new passport.

PhotoPhoto

Please send 1 recent professional passport-type photograph.
Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
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Proof of DepartureProof of Departure

Please send a copy of your round trip airline tickets, or itinerary or e-ticket, or letter of confirmation from a travel agent. The itinerary must show the applicant's name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information. The Embassy does not recommend purchasing your ticket prior to a visa being issued.

Diplomat Letter or NoteDiplomat Letter or Note

Letter from sending government department or agency explaining the purpose of the trip and dates of travel.

Visa Application FormVisa Application Form

Please Complete and Sign One Application Form. Applicants must also Complete and Sign One Form 1190.(Additional Character Declaration)

Complete and Sign One Supplemental Form 956A, which is a letter of authorization, appointing Travel Document Systems as authorized to act on your behalf to process this visa application.

 

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Shipping Instructions

Please forward a printed copy of your order confirmation for an Australian Official or Diplomatic visa for US Citizens and all required documents to:

Travel Document Systems, Inc.
1010 Wisconsin Ave NW
STE #845
Washington, DC 20007

Local Phone Number: 202-638-3800

Urgent applications for an Australian Official or Diplomatic visa should be shipped to TDS using only the FedEx Company.

Please use FedEx Priority Overnight. Do NOT ship "First Overnight." This will delay the delivery of your package.

Once your order is complete, your Passport with the visa sticker/stamp will be returned to you via FedEx Overnight.

FedEx Return ShippingFedEx Logo
Continental USA Only Price
Next Business Day - up to 3 passports $36.00
Next Business Day - 4 or more passports $39.00
Saturday Delivery $41.00
Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI Price
Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery) $39.00
International Price
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