Visa Extension Guide Sydney
Most visas can be extended. In most situations, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship prefers to assist over the phone or online. Alternatively, you can visit their Sydney city office. Their details are at the bottom of this section.
eVisitor
An eVisitor is not designed to allow repeated extended stays in Australia. If you want to spend long periods in Australia for tourism or business purposes, you may want to consider applying for a Tourist visa. You should allow at least two weeks before your eVisitor expires to apply for a different type of visa
For more information on eVisitor http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/evisitor/
Tourist Visa
Extension is possible. This is assessed on a case by case basis. In most cases another three months will be granted if the initial visa is for three months. It is best to contact the Department of Immigration and Citizenship via their website at http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/forms/email/eform-visa-enquiries.htm?38
For more information on Tourist Visas http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/676/
Sponsored Family Visitor Visa
Extension is not possible. You may be eligible to apply for another visa once you leave Australia.
For more information http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/visiting-family/679/
Temporary Business Visa (Short Stay)
Extension is not possible. However, you may be eligible to apply for another type of visa which you can apply for while in Australia.
For more information http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/business/456/
ETA Business Entrant
Extension is not possible and you should allow two weeks before the ETA expires to apply for a new visa.
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/business/956-977/
Skilled Independent Visa
An extension is not required for this visa as this visa grants indefinite stay and unlimited entry. Although after five years if you wish to travel outside Australia you will need to change your visa.
Skilled Independent Visa http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/175/
Skilled Sponsored Visa
An extension is not required for this visa as this visa grants indefinite stay and unlimited entry.
For more informationhttp://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/176/
Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa
This visa is for three years. You can apply for permanent residence after two years stay and once you have completed at least 12 months of work.
For more information http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled
Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa
This visa is for 18 months and unlimited entries. This visa cannot be extended, however you can apply for a permanent visa as a holder of this visa.
For more information http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled
Temporary Business Visa (Long Stay)
This visa can be renewed via the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website or at their office which you can apply for while in Australia.
For more information http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/how-the-visa-works.htm
Investment Retirement Visa
You can renew this visa every four years provided you continue to meet the requirements.
For more information http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/special-activity/405/
Student Visa
This visa cannot be extended. However, if your visa expires before your course finishes, you can apply for a tourist visa which you can apply for while in Australia.
For more information http://www.immi.gov.au/students/students/chooser/
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
26 Lee Street Sydney NSW 2000 (CBD)
Hours 0900-1600 Monday – Friday
Website: http://www.immi.gov.au
Phone: (612) 131 881
