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Important – Introduction of eVisitor
From 27 October 2008 eligible passport holders from the EU and other European ETA eligible countries will be able to apply for an eVisitor. eVisitor is for travellers seeking to visit Australia for business or tourism purposes for up to three months.
The Internet ETA application will no longer be available to eligible European passport holders, however access will not change through travel agents and airlines.
See: About eVisitor
Important – Changes to Short Term Tourist (e676) and Student eVisa forms from 26 April 2008
From 26 April 2008, the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship is changing the online Short Term Tourist and Student visa forms. To avoid any unnecessary delays in visa processing, applicants should answer all questions completely relating to Health and Character prior to lodging their applications.
Important – changes to ETAs from April 2008
From 21 April 2008, the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship is implementing changes to the ETA system. In a small number of cases, we cannot immediately issue your ETA. Please check back in 12 hours to confirm whether your application has been successful. Please apply for your ETA as early as possible to allow sufficient time for your application to be processed.
Changes to application charges for EU citizens
As of 1 July 2007, EU citizens seeking to stay in Australia for up to three months will be able to obtain electronic tourist visas (subclass e676) and business short stay visas (subclass 456) without paying an application charge.
New Australian Citizenship Act 2007
The new Australian Citizenship Act 2007 came into force on July 1 2007. For information please visit the following website: http://www.citizenship.gov.au
Media release announcing Romania's e676 access
For more infomation please follow this link
Change of Immigration email address
Department of Immigration And Citizenship, DIAC, has changed email address to immigration.belgrade@dfat.gov.au.
Restitution of Property in Serbia
On June 8, 2005, a new law became effective, allowing registration of a claim to seized or expropriated property. The law covers property taken through confiscation, nationalization, agrarian reform, sequestration, expropriation and other regulations effective after March 9, 1945. Claimants must register their claim no later than June 30, 2006.
Claims must be filed at the following office:
Property Directorate of the Republic of Serbia
Graèanièka St. no. 8
11000 Belgrade
Restitution of Property in Montenegro
Montenegro passed a restitution law on March 23, 2004. The basic policy is to provide for restitution in kind, when possible, with cash compensation or substitution of other state land when physical return is not possible. The new law establishes a set claims period, after which no further claims will be possible. Claims must be filed with the municipal Restitution Commission where the property is located within 18 months after the local commission is established.
We would encourage any Australian citizens seeking restitution, to consult with a lawyer competent in this area.
Notice to Clients - Visa and Immigration matters
From 1 November 2005 clients attending the Australian Embassy in Belgrade to enquire about visa and immigration matters will be required to have an appointment.
For an appointment please contact the Embassy by e mail: dima-belgrade@dfat.gov.au or call (+381 11) 33-03-400 between 9.00 and 11.00 am Monday – Friday.
Consular assistance to Australian citizens is still available without an appointment.
Avian Influenza
You may find more information on Avian Influenca here.
New Australian Passports Act
The new Australian Passports Act 2005 came into force on July 1. The Act makes changes designed to complement national security, law enforcement and border protection measures. For further info please visit the following website: www.passports.gov.au.