As Visas may take several days to process, make your application early. The Australian Visa is issued free of charge. If you intend visiting Australia more than once, ask about a Multiple Journey Visa. With your documents in order, a clearance should be straightforward. Health Certificates are not required unless you have come from an endemic zone or a Yellow Fever, Smallpox, Cholera or Typhoid infected area.
Strict regulations apply to all narcotics and controlled substances.
As Australia is free from many exotic insect pests and diseases, the importation of fresh or packaged food, fruit, vegetables, seeds, cultures, animals and plants or animal or plant products is strictly controlled. Prohibited imports include furs, skins, ivory and other items from animals and birds declared endangered species. If you have any doubts when you arrive, please ask the uniformed Quarantine staff in the Customs Hall. No tax is to be paid upon your departure from Australia since it has been prepaid with your airline ticket. Following is a brief description of the scheme and how a claim can be made.