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Visas, Migration and Citizenship
The Immigration Section of the Australian High Commission receives and processes visa and citizenship applications for people intending to travel to Australia. Travellers of all nationalities, except citizens of Australia and New Zealand, will need to obtain a visa to travel to Australia.
The information on this website is meant as supplementary, country specific information to that contained in the DIAC website, www.immi.gov.au
To find out which visa option is for you, see: Visa Wizard
Important News
- Visa Fees
- Important changes to Australia's visitors and business visa programs
- Increase in Family Migration processing times
- Visa Scams
- Do I need a visa label in my passport?
Country Coverage
The Australian High Commission in Nairobi provides visa and immigration services to residents of Kenya and 21 other countries in east, central and west Africa. The Australian High Commission is also responsible for the Refugee and Humanitarian program in this region as well as the south and sub-Saharan parts of Africa. For more information including how to contact us see: Immigration Services
Student visa applications are now processed by the Student hub at the Australian High Commission, Pretoria. See: African Student Hub
Visa Application
As the Australian High Commission in Nairobi covers a large area for immigration services, there are several ways a visa application can be lodged. See: Making a Visa Application
Processing Times
Processing time for individual applications will vary and is dependent on a number of factors, including the complexity of the case, the planning levels and priority for the visa category and the number of applications lodged. Every year the Australian Government sets the overall migration program as part of the Budget process. See: Nairobi Processing Times
Documents in support of a Visa Application
It is important to include information and documentation in support of your visa application. The document checklist provides you with advice on what you need to provide depending on your individual circumstances. See: Application Document Checklist
Yellow Fever Innoculations - Entry to Australia
Visa holders frequently ask us about Australia's Yellow Fever vaccination requirements. Click on the following for important information about Yellow Fever and entry to Australia.