Visa information

A visa is mandatory in order to enter Australia, with the exception of Commonwealth citizens.
Australia has published a list of 47 "gazetted countries" from which the purpose is to decrease the potential risk of illegal immigration. Citizens coming from these countries can easily obtain a visa.

ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORITY (ETA)
Duration: less than 6 months
Delivered by travel agencies
Time it takes to receive the visa: same day
Restriction : not allow you to work

TOURIST VISA
Duration: Less than 3 months
Required document: Form 48
Restrictions: Non-renewable and does not allow you to work
Time it takes to receive the visa: Same day

STUDENT VISA
Where to go: Immigration service at any Australian consulate
Duration: More than 3 months
Required documents: Form 157Y; 3 identity photos; CEOS (Confirmation of Enrollment for Overseas Students); passport and a stamped envelope
Visa fee: 280 A$ (154 Euro — 140 US $)
(free for those entitled with a scholarship awarded by the Australian government)
Restrictions: Allows you to work up to 20 hours per week
Time it take to recieve the visa: 6 weeks

WORKING VISA
It is very difficult for a student to get a working visa due to the restrictions placed by the immigration authorities.
Where to go: Immigration Services in Australian consulates
Conditions: You must have a perfect knowledge of the English language and be hired by a company in Australia
Visa Fee: 160 $A (88 Euro — 80 US$)
Restrictions: Depends on the situation, for information refer to the Immigration Services.
Time it takes to receive visa: Depends on the situation, for information refer to the Immigration Service.

Mor information : http://www.immi.gov.au