Travel Planning and Itinerary in Australia: real experience from chats
From real experience
For Australian 600 visa applications: 1. Always attach detailed day-by-day itineraries.
2. If visiting a friend, provide their proof of address, residential documents, and a formal invitation letter. 3. If the 'Evidence of previous travel' section is missing in the portal, upload passport scans and old visas to the 'Other' section. 4. Generic 'tourism' claims for long stays without a plan often lead to refusal based on 'lack of genuine intent to return'.
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For Australian tourist visa applications, indicating 'up to 3 months' for the period of stay is acceptable even for shorter planned trips (e.g., 19 days), provided the actual trip duration falls within this period.
Providing a detailed itinerary with planned sights and potential accommodation can strengthen the application.
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For Australian visa applications, it is not always necessary to have pre-booked hotels and flights.
Providing a detailed travel itinerary, even without confirmed reservations, can be sufficient. Omit unnecessary documents such as pet photos unless specifically requested.
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For Australian tourist visa applications (subclass 600), a detailed itinerary with confirmed hotel bookings and flight details is not strictly required.
A general outline of intended activities and places to visit is usually sufficient. Focus on demonstrating genuine interest in tourism.