Specific Travel Inquiries: how it works in Australia — first-hand
Short answer
When applying for multiple people, use individual email addresses for each applicant to ensure direct receipt of communications. For travel, avoid purchasing insurance until your visa is granted and plan separate trips for Australia and neighboring regions to manage travel time effectively.
From real experience
When filling out Australian visa applications for multiple individuals using a single primary account (e.g., for friends or family), each applicant's individual email address should be used for their respective sections or confirmations.
While the main account might be registered under one person's email, subsequent steps, such as email confirmations or receiving visa information, should be directed to the specific email address designated for each applicant. This ensures that each individual receives relevant communications directly.
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Combining a trip to Australia with visits to New Zealand, Tonga, and the Great Barrier Reef within a three-week timeframe is ambitious.
It is recommended to allocate separate trips for these destinations due to the extensive travel involved. Consider a multi-entry Australian visa to facilitate future travel, allowing you to explore mainland Australia on one trip and New Zealand and surrounding islands on another.
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The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) does not typically grant visa-free entry to Australia for tourism purposes.
Australia generally does not approve tourism-related ABTC applications. Entry is usually restricted to business purposes and requires prior arrangement with Australian authorities. Check with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for specific details regarding ABTC applicability for Russian citizens.
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If travel insurance is not a mandatory visa requirement, any policy that suits the applicant's needs and budget is acceptable.
It is strongly advised not to purchase insurance before the visa is granted to avoid unnecessary expenses in case of visa denial.
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Pregnant travelers are permitted to enter Australia; giving birth in the country does not grant the child automatic citizenship.
Airlines typically require a medical certificate for travel after 26-28 weeks of gestation.