In Reply to: questions for sponsors of balinese to oz posted by missbali on Thursday, 14. February 2008 at 19:46 Bali Time:
Have done this twice.
Neither time was the person required to or checked to see how much cash they carried on them.
Neither was it necessary that a married couple "sponsor" them.
In the invitation letter state your name, full address, contact details as mentioned and that they will be staying with you & you will be responsible for accommodation,meals & all expenses whilst they are here (even if they have their own money)
Also state why you would like them here & a copy of an itinerary/what you have planned for their visit.
Some further info:
AVAC
Perkantoran Duta Wijaya Unit 12.
Jl.Raya Puputan
Renon
Denpasar-80225
Telephone 0361 -264958
Email :info@vfs-au-id.com
http://www.vfs-au-id.com/
* Passports are to be collected between the hours of 2 - 4 pm *
Inviting Someone To Visit Australia From Indonesia - Tourism Visa
What you will need:
For them:
+ Need visa form from 48RIND (is written in Indonesian & English)
+ A valid passport & a photocopy
+ 1 current passport photo (name on the back)
+ The current processing fee (non refundable)
+ Evidence of employment with letter giving permission for time off from employer (if employed)& a photocopy
+ Identification card(KTP) & a photocopy
+ Family Card (Kartu Keluarga) & a photocopy.
+ Birth Certificate (showing both parent's names) & a photocopy
+ Evidence/copy of their bank statement/account if possible
+ Handling fee for AVAC payable in cash & rupiah (currently 150000rp)
*All photocopies need to be certified photocopies.
From You:
+A letter of invitation (and an itinerary is often a good idea)asking them to visit & that you will be responsible for all accommodation, meals, expenses etc (if the person you are inviting does not have the funds)
+A copy of your passport
+Evidence of funds to support their time in Australia -ie bank statements for the last 3 months
Tourist Visa Checklist
http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/_pdf/676-visa-checklist.pdf
What you/they then need to do:
+Fill in the form (you may assist in doing this)
+Submit all originals & copies that are required
+Pay the fee & hand in the required forms.
+Answer any questions they pose at the time
+Wait 3-5 working days for the answer.
+Must travel within 3 months of issuance of visa.
+Be aware costs for the ticket, fiscal tax, departure tax etc.
*Currently it is cheaper to purchase a ticket to Australia with Garuda, in Bali.
*There is a Garuda office at the Kuta Paradiso Hotel in Jln Kartika Plaza tuban
*Fiscal Tax is approx 1.1million rupiah per person
*Departure Tax is 150000rp per person
Travel Insurance for Non-residents visiting Australia
http://www.travelinsurance.com.au/visitors-insurance-australia.asp
http://www.australiatravelinsurance.com.au/visitors-to-australia-travel-insurance.asp
Copy of Visa form and information on visiting Australia at the links below.
Form is 48R (english only) & may be downloaded & used instead of 48RIND
Form in English:
48R
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/application-forms/forms_num1.htm
Form In Indonesian
48RIND
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/application-forms/languages/languages_num.htm
Visas & Immigration
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/index.htm
AVAC Requirements:
http://www.vfs-au-id.com/images/visitorvisa.pdf