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Visa and Citizenship Inquiries:
For visa or citizenship inquiries, please avoid contacting the Australian High Commission directly. They do not respond to such queries or provide updates on visa applications. Additionally, staff cannot advise on Australia visa from Pakistan application procedures.
Missed calls from the Australian High Commission:
If you have missed a call from the Australian High Commission regarding your visa application, please do not attempt to call back. They will contact you to reschedule the call if necessary.
Home Department Contact:
To contact the Department of Home Affairs regarding your visa application, refer to the "Contact Us" section on their website for guidance on your question. For complex issues or if information cannot be found on the website, you can call the Global Service Center (GSC) on +61 2 6196 0196, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm AEST. Make sure you have documents ready for identity verification.
General Visa and Citizenship Information:
The Department of Home Affairs does not provide advice on immigration or assistance in selecting the appropriate visa. For guidance on the best visa for your situation, use the Visa Finder tool. Consider engaging a registered migration agent to assist with the visa application process, as information is available on the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority website.
Applying for an Australian visa and citizenship:
Most Australian visa and citizenship applications can be submitted online through ImmiAccount. You can also use ImmiAccount to track the status of your visa application. For visa holders, check your visa status and eligibility using the Visa Entitlement Verification online system.
Information on changes to processing times and conditions:
See Global Visa Processing Times for current information. The Department of Home Affairs will not respond to progress inquiries if your visa application falls within global processing times. Notify the department if your circumstances change and may affect your visa.
Providing feedback and citizenship by descent:
Submit feedback to the Department of Home Affairs through the online compliments, complaints and suggestions form. For information about your child's citizenship by race, refer to the Home Affairs website.
Refugee and Humanitarian Program:
People outside Australia seeking humanitarian protection may have resettlement options. For details on resettling in Australia and applying for a Refugee and Humanitarian (Class XB) visa, visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
ImmiCard Collection and Biometrics:
ImmiCards are issued to some visa holders without a recognized passport. Contact the International Organization for Migration (IOM) mission in Islamabad to collect the ImmiCard. Biometrics for Australian visa applications no longer require an appointment in Pakistan. Visit the VFS Global website to find your nearest Australian Biometrics Collection Center.
Entering and leaving Australia:
Find out about security, quarantine, health, and customs requirements for entering and leaving Australia.
Avoiding Immigration Scams:
Beware of immigration scammers when applying for an Australian visa. Providing false information or documents may result in visa denial. Thoroughly research visa costs and requirements. Applying for a visa can be done independently without a visa agent.
Reporting illegal activity:
Report suspicious or illegal immigration, visa, customs and trade activity anonymously to the Department of the Interior by filling out the form provided. Be aware that knowingly providing false or misleading information is a serious crime.
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For visa or citizenship inquiries, please avoid contacting the Australian High Commission directly. They do not respond to such queries or provide updates on visa applications. Additionally, staff cannot advise on Australia visa from Pakistan application procedures.
Missed calls from the Australian High Commission:
If you have missed a call from the Australian High Commission regarding your visa application, please do not attempt to call back. They will contact you to reschedule the call if necessary.
Home Department Contact:
To contact the Department of Home Affairs regarding your visa application, refer to the "Contact Us" section on their website for guidance on your question. For complex issues or if information cannot be found on the website, you can call the Global Service Center (GSC) on +61 2 6196 0196, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm AEST. Make sure you have documents ready for identity verification.
General Visa and Citizenship Information:
The Department of Home Affairs does not provide advice on immigration or assistance in selecting the appropriate visa. For guidance on the best visa for your situation, use the Visa Finder tool. Consider engaging a registered migration agent to assist with the visa application process, as information is available on the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority website.
Applying for an Australian visa and citizenship:
Most Australian visa and citizenship applications can be submitted online through ImmiAccount. You can also use ImmiAccount to track the status of your visa application. For visa holders, check your visa status and eligibility using the Visa Entitlement Verification online system.
Information on changes to processing times and conditions:
See Global Visa Processing Times for current information. The Department of Home Affairs will not respond to progress inquiries if your visa application falls within global processing times. Notify the department if your circumstances change and may affect your visa.
Providing feedback and citizenship by descent:
Submit feedback to the Department of Home Affairs through the online compliments, complaints and suggestions form. For information about your child's citizenship by race, refer to the Home Affairs website.
Refugee and Humanitarian Program:
People outside Australia seeking humanitarian protection may have resettlement options. For details on resettling in Australia and applying for a Refugee and Humanitarian (Class XB) visa, visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
ImmiCard Collection and Biometrics:
ImmiCards are issued to some visa holders without a recognized passport. Contact the International Organization for Migration (IOM) mission in Islamabad to collect the ImmiCard. Biometrics for Australian visa applications no longer require an appointment in Pakistan. Visit the VFS Global website to find your nearest Australian Biometrics Collection Center.
Entering and leaving Australia:
Find out about security, quarantine, health, and customs requirements for entering and leaving Australia.
Avoiding Immigration Scams:
Beware of immigration scammers when applying for an Australian visa. Providing false information or documents may result in visa denial. Thoroughly research visa costs and requirements. Applying for a visa can be done independently without a visa agent.
Reporting illegal activity:
Report suspicious or illegal immigration, visa, customs and trade activity anonymously to the Department of the Interior by filling out the form provided. Be aware that knowingly providing false or misleading information is a serious crime.
Related Articles: