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Brazil and Argentina get electronic visa application options to visit Australia

by Ray Clancy on February 2, 2012

Tourists from Brazil and Argentina could apply online for a visa to visit Australia

Tourists from Brazil and Argentina will be able to apply online for a visa to visit Australia from later this month.

As of 15 February applications for the e676 electronic tourist visa will be open giving applicants the ability to check the progress of their visa electronically. [click to continue…]

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