What visa should I apply for to bring my Thai girlfriend to Australia for a holiday, and how long does the process take?

Mar 25, 2021
4 years ago
Tony *********
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Hi peeps

I'm thinking of bringing my thai girlfriend here to Australia for holiday once borders open .

Now my question is how long is the process time once applied and anyone's experience with what visa to apply for would be great

Thanks guys for the help
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The process to bring a Thai girlfriend to Australia generally involves applying for a normal tourist visa. This can be initiated through VFS online, followed by an in-person biometric appointment. The application should not be submitted more than two months prior to the intended travel date. The total process can take around 3-4 weeks. Additional documents may be required such as proof of employment, salary, and landholdings.
Paul *****************
Bobby ********
I've taken my missus twice to Aus. Both times pre-covid. Normal tourist visa. Apply VFS online to start with and then waltz up to the Trendy building (I went with her but wasn't needed except to open my wallet 🤣), for the biometric stuff. From memory couldn't apply more than two months prior to proposed travel date, but from Go to Whoa the whole process took 3-4 weeks. The visa was good for six months to enter. Can't recall the price, but wasn't as much as the vet bill for the Buffalo so it was manageable. They did ask her for a few things. Letter from her employer stating salary and years of service, and details of her landholdings.
Hugh ********
A lot of quarantining that mate, I wouldnt
Benjamin ******
The borders reopening? Malaysia is slammed shut. Myanmar is Myanmar. Laos requires extensive permission from the Lao government. Cambodia has a similar quarantine system like Thailand and no tourist visas are being issued
Tony *********
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Sorry guys

I've edited
Michael ********
I approved post but people cannot answer without knowing where here is
Tony *********
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@Michael *******
done

My bad
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