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Applying for a visa to attend World Youth Day 2008 

You will need to apply for a Tourist visa (Subclass 676) in order to attend World Youth Day. As a registered pilgrim you will be entitled to apply for your visa free of Australian Government charges by following the process listed below.

To make an application follow these steps:


1. Print a copy of the application form (number 48R – see below) and complete it
2. If you are under 18: Print out a copy of the parental consent form (number 1229 – see below) and ask your parents or guardians to complete it. You will also need to submit evidence of your relationship with your parent/ guardian (for example, a copy of your birth certificate) and a copy of identification for your parent/ guardian showing their signature (for example, a passport).
3. Prepare your supporting documentation:
• 2 passport sized photographs (no more than 6 months old)
• 1 certified copy of the page of your passport that shows your name and photograph
• Evidence that you will be able to support yourself while in Australia. This could include, any fundraising you have been involved, bank statements, or evidence financial support from a sponsoring organisation
• Evidence of enrolment and/or employment in your home country
• Evidence of your visa status in New Zealand if you do not hold a New Zealand Passport
• Reasons why you did not lodge your application in your home country if you do not have residency status in New Zealand (delays in processing may occur and/or transfer of your application to your home country for processing may be necessary)
4. Check your local Australian Immigration Office website for any additional requirements (NOTE: It is important to do this otherwise their may be delays to your application)
5. Print a copy of the coversheet and complete it
6. Lodge your application with supporting documents at the following Australian Immigration Office:

Application to visit Australia for tourism or other recreational activities Form 48R

Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years Form 1229

For additional information about visas for World Youth Day please visit the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s (DIAC) website
Visit: www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/world-youth-day08.htm

For a visitor visa check list please click here.

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