• Original, signed U.S. passport - must be valid for atleast 6 months containing at least 1 blank visa page.
  
  
• 1 Application Form 48R, fully completed and signed
  
  
• 1 Completed Form 1190 (Additional Character Declaration)
  
  
• 1 Passport type photo
  
  
• Copy of round trip travel itinerary/ticket
  
  
• Proof of legal status in US for non US citizen (Green card - work Authorization)
  
  
• Proof of financial support while in Australia
  
  
• Letter from employer confirming leave of absence and vacation dates
  
  
• A personal letter from the applicant explaning the trip plan
  
  
• Completed Order Form (please print)

Business Visa (For stay up to 3 months)

• Original, signed U.S. passport - must be valid for atleast 6 months containing at least 1 blank visa page.
  
  
• 1 Application Form 456, fully completed and signed
  
  
• 1 Completed Form 1190 (Additional Character Declaration)
  
  
• 1 Passport type photo
  
  
• Completed Order Form (print from browser)
  
  
• A company letter of intent and financial responsibility (Sample) typed on the company’s stationery stating the following information:
  
  
• Introducing the applicant, stating the applicant’s position with the company.
• Purpose of trip and a brief description of type of duties to be performed
• Name of company/contacts in Australia
• Financial responsibility for the applicant including return airfare. 
  
  
• If attending a conference a letter of invitation from Australia will be sufficient.
  
  
• Please address your letter to:
  
  
  • Embassy of Australia, Visa Section, Washington D.C

A-1 Passport's Fees:
$55.00 per visa

Consular Fee: 
$100.00 - Tourist - For stay up to 3 months
$100.00 - Business - Multiple valid 5 years


Please include credit card authorization, a check or money order payable to "A-1 Passport & Visa Express” for A-1 Handling Fee, Embassy Consular Fee, and return Shipping Fee.

Shipping Fees for return of your passport:

• $22.00 - Fed Ex Letter (Priority Overnight – up to three passports delivered next day)
• $24.50 – Fed Ex Letter (Priority Overnight – 3-5 passports delivered next day)
• $35.00 – Fed Ex Letter (Saturday Delivery)

Please note that the above rates apply to most Continental USA. Higher rate applies to Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and US Virgin Islands.

Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:

A-1 Passport & Visa Express,
1411 K STREET NW. SUITE 805
Washington D.C. 20005

Your documents will be hand-carried to the consulate and can take up to 3 weeks to process.

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