Is this true about visas, be honest?

Question

I wont lie, I am unemployed.. I have money in my pocket not my account my friend from australia wants me to come visit for about 3 months and is paying for my ticket. Now I heard in order to GET a visa you have to prove you have funds in your account.. is this true? cause I don't..but I want to go!

Answer 1

A typical tourist visa does require the recipient to have sufficient funds to support himself or herself while he/she is in Australia and to present proof of said funds.  Australia, however, does offer what is known as an Electronic Travel Authority that allows a person to visit for up to three months, but which does not specifically have a financial requirement specified on it.

The website linked below has more information on eligibility and other requirements (the program is only available to passport holders from certain countries).  You'll definitely want to double-check with your closest Australian embassy or consulate, though, to see whether the ETA does indeed have a financial requirement as well.

Answer 2

i've never traveled out of the country but  i don't see why that would make a difference. i think visa goes off your credit score not how much you have in your account.

Answer 3

Take the money out of your pocket and put it in a free bank account.  You may even earn interest.

Answer 4

They want to know that you have enough money to take care of yourself while you are in their country...same everywhere.  The ETA visa can be applied for on-line and is processed quickly, so you should go ahead and try.  however. When you actually arrive in Australia, the immigration officer might  ask you about funds..so it would be best to have plenty on hand or in an account you can demonstrate to him.  hope others who have done this also answer to give their experiences.