Unless you come from New Zealand, everybody entering Australia needs a visa. If you are just coming as a tourist or for a short business trip you will find this easy to obtain, however if you want to work or stay longer, you will find it a little more difficult.

The simplest is the 3 month Tourist Visa or ETA. This can be applied for online here.

If you are aged over 18 and under31years you may be able to apply for an Australian Working Holiday Visa, and sometimes this can be extended for a further 12 months if you have completed the required seasonal/construction work. There are some restrictions, but it is a handy way to travel and pay for your trip!

If you intend to stay in Australia for longer than three months you can apply for a Six or Twelve month visa.

If you are studying for longer than three months in Ausralia you can apply for a Student Visa. There are plenty of options for this and more information here.

There are Business Skills Visas and Retirement Visas. For all information go to the Australian Governments Department of Immigration and Citizenship website. To help you decide which visa you reuire, they have a convenient online visa wizard which will assist you through the maze. Good luck!