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If your visa is rejected, the next course of action will vary depending on which country denied you the visa. Typically you can
If you've yet to book you're trip or apply for a visa, it's important to apply for a visa well in advance of your planned travel dates. Applying early allows enough time for you to take whatever action possible without having to cancel or rebook your trip.
Destination | Purpose | Visa type |
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USA | Stays under 90 days | ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) |
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Stays over 90 days (work and study) | Student/exchange visa |
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Thailand | Stays under 30 days | No visa |
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Stays under 60 days | Multiple entry tourist visa |
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UK | Stays under 6 months | General visit visa |
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Stays over 6 months | Long term visit |
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Europe | Stays over 90 days | Schengen visa |
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Bali | Stays under 30 days | Visa On Arrival (VOA) |
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Cuba | Stays under 30 days | Tourist visa |
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*The wait times stated in this table are a rough guide based on information from consulate advice from respective consulate, embassies and visa application centres. It is a good idea to apply for your visa in advance of booking your trip.
To get a visa for | Where can I submit my visa application or have interview? | Apply for a visa online |
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USA |
| More info |
Thailand |
| More info |
| More info | |
UK |
| More info |
Schengen countries |
| More info |
Cuba |
| More info |
If you find yourself in this situation, contact the immigration authorities in the country you are in as soon as possible. If you don’t get in touch with the authorities voluntarily, you run the risk of being deported at any time at your own expense or possibly being arrested and imprisoned.
When you contact the immigration authorities, depending on your circumstances, they may require you to:
If you’d like to discuss your situation with a consular official, you can also contact the nearest Australian Embassy, high commission or consulate before you contact local immigration authorities.
If you lose your passport and visa while overseas, you’ll need to report it to the authorities as soon as possible. You can report lost or stolen Australian passports to the Australian Passport Information Service online (or over the phone if you’re in Australia). You’ll need to check the procedure for reporting a lost visa with a specific country's immigration authorities .
Most comprehensive travel insurance policies will often cover the cost of replacing lost, stolen or damaged travel documents, including passports and visas. Of course, it’s important to check the fine print of your policy so you know exactly what type and level of cover is available.
Travel insurance cancellation cover is designed to cover the cost of cancellation fees and lost deposits when unexpected circumstances beyond your control force you to cancel your trip. This can include:
When these and other situations occur, travel insurance can provide cover for the cost of cancelled flights, accommodation, tours and equipment hire, as well as things like additional accommodation and food expenses when flights are cancelled due to inclement weather.
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