How do I enter Australia with a criminal record?

Question

What type of criminal records will keep you out of Australia?

graciedeska · Answer

Hi Taria,

Check out this website for what to do if you are looking to enter Australia and have a criminal record: http://www.australia.org.nz/wltn/VisaFAQ.html#criminal 

There is also some interesting info a few questions above yours from a person with a similar experience that you may wish to read.

teresa · Answer

i have a criminal record from 2004. went to australia on 30th august to visit my sister who is terminally ill. and they REFUSED me a special category visa. spent night in detention centre and was sent home next day. my flight was from wellington but they sent me to auckland.SO having a sick sister is not reason enough to get a special category visa

stace · Answer

As long as you declare and fill out & send the police check form back to the embassy of australia, you should be fine. 

It takes a good 2-3weeks to get an answer. Mine have always been ok as long as i send that form