Australian Immigration & Trade Services

Swiss bureau for Australian visas

Apply for a visa

Whether you are visiting Australia for a short period of time or planning to stay several years, you must have a valid Australian visa.

Australian Immigration and Trade Services (AITS) is the bureau for Australian Tourist Visas, ETAs, Student Visas, Working Holiday Visas, Business Visas, Work Visas, Temporary Activity Visas, Internship Visas, and Migration.

AITS is based in Switzerland and assists visa applicants of Switzerland and the EU since 1997.

Temporary Visas

ETA / Tourist Visa

Planning to visit Australia for a holiday, to visit family and friends or for study up to 3 months.

You will need to apply for a Tourist Visa.

Apply Here

Student Visa

Planning to study in Australia for more than 3 months?

You will need to apply for a Student Visa.

Apply Here

Working Holiday Visa

Planning on having a holiday supplemented by short term work in Australia?

You will need to apply for a Working Holiday Visa.

Apply Here

Business Visa

Planning to undertake business visitor activities in Australia?

You may be eligible for a Business Visa.

Apply Here

Work Visa

Planning to undertake highly skilled work in Australia?

You will need to apply for a visa with work rights.

For Assistance Click Here

Temporary Activity Visa

Is your requirement to visit Australia unique?

AITS has arranged appropriate visas for a wide range of temporary activities.

For Assistance Click Here

Family Sabbatical or “Gap Year”

Planning on taking your family for a sabbatical or gap year in Australia?

There is a lot to consider.

For Assistance Click Here

Internship Visa

Planning an internship in Australia?

You will need to apply for the correct visa.

For Assistance Click Here

Onshore Visa options

Are you in Australia and seek to extend your stay?

You will need to apply for an Onshore Visa

For Assistance Click Here

Permanent Visas

Migration

Wishing to relocate to Australia permanently?

You are required to meet the criteria of one of Australia’s migration programs.

For Assistance Click Here

Partner Migration

Do you seek to relocate to Australia with your Australian partner?

You are required to meet the criteria of the Partner migration program.

For Assisstance Click Here

Employer Sponsored Migration

Seeking to work in Australia on a temporary or permanent basis?

You will need to be sponsored and apply for a visa with work rights.

For Assistance Click Here

Global Talent

Are you highly talented and internationally recognized in your field of expertise?

Consider the Global Talent program.

For Assistance Click Here

FAQ’s

FAQs

For some of our most frequently asked questions about Australian Visas

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NEWS

Information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19):

The Australian Government is monitoring the Corona Virus situation closely.

Currently Australia has in place border restrictions for travellers arriving from China. Australia has well-established measures and safeguards in place to deal with the threat of viruses including at our airports.

All Australian airports are open and, with the exception of flights to and from China. All international air services into Australia are operating as normal. For up-to-date information click here .

Bushfire update:

After heavy rain most bushfires have been extinguished.

Most popular destinations in Australia remain unaffected and continue to welcome visitors. For up-to-date information including a map on the areas effected click here.