Visas

All travellers (except Australian and New Zealand citizens) need to obtain a visa or travel authority before travelling to Australia.
Students who will study for longer than three months require a student visa.

Swedish citizens can apply for a e visa online: www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/students.htm

Information on Visa Regulations

The Europe Service Centre is a multi-lingual client contact centre based in London which provides information, advice and application forms for Australian visas and citizenship.

Telephone Number:
+44 20 7856 1563

Telephone Hours:
09.00 am to 04.00 pm, London time, Monday to Friday (except all UK and some public holidays

http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/forms/europe/

Studying on a Working Holiday Visa

With a Working Holiday Visa Swedish citizens between the age of 18 and 30 can travel and work in Australia for a total of 12 months and study in Australia for up to 4 months. This can be a perfect opportunity to improve your English!

There are so many advantages in starting your Working Holiday experience with an English language course:

With a higher level of English there will be more job opportunities available to you
While you are studying the school will help you to familiarise yourself with Australia and the way things work
You have the chance to make new friends and learn more about Australia before heading off on your working holiday experience

On this page you will find lots more information about the Working Holiday Visa and the opportunities it offers to those who are eligible to apply, including:

A list of English language schools with English language programs designed especially for those who visit Australia with a Working Holiday Visa
A flyer with more information and useful links: (attached above)

For information about the Working Holiday Visa and how it works, please visit: http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/417/

Applying is easy – simply click on this link and apply online: http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/417/how-to-apply.htm

Customs and Quarantine

The Australian Customs Service manages the security and integrity of the Australian border and assists people and cargo to move in and out of the country. To help protect Australia’s agricultural industries and unique environment, Australian Customs Service screen all incoming air and sea passengers, baggage, mail and cargo.

For information about what items must be declared for inspection, what happens if you fail to declare or dispose of any quarantine items or make a false declaration, please visit the Australian Customs Service information for travellers http://www.customs.gov.au/knowbeforeyougo/default.asp