{"id":5427,"date":"2026-08-19T23:20:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/haysmigration.com.au\/?p=5427"},"modified":"2026-08-19T23:20:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:50:29","slug":"how-to-create-an-immiaccount-for-an-australian-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/haysmigration.com.au\/vi\/news\/how-to-create-an-immiaccount-for-an-australian-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create an ImmiAccount for an Australian Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"

For most Australian visa and citizenship applications, you apply online through ImmiAccount, the Department of Home Affairs’ online service. You can use it to start and submit eligible applications, attach documents, make payments using the available payment options, view messages and check application status. Some services use a different process\u2014for example, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) applications are lodged through the Australian ETA app.<\/p>\n

This guide explains how to create an ImmiAccount, set up multi-factor authentication, and use your account throughout the visa application process.<\/p>\n

What is the ImmiAccount system?<\/h2>\n

The ImmiAccount system is the official online portal provided by the Australian Department of Home Affairs<\/a> for lodging and managing most visa and citizenship applications. It also provides access to other Home Affairs services, including the APEC Business Travel Card and Australian Trusted Trader. While it is used for most Australian visa and citizenship applications, some services, such as Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)<\/a> applications, are submitted through a separate app.<\/p>\n

With ImmiAccount, you can start, submit and track applications, upload supporting documents, pay fees, and view messages and notices relating to applications lodged through ImmiAccount, all in one place. The department may also send notifications to the email address nominated in your application.<\/p>\n

ImmiAccount is accessed online through the Department of Home Affairs website, which may impose browser, device, network or security requirements. It is used by both individual applicants and registered migration agents managing applications on behalf of clients.<\/p>\n

ImmiAccount is used for most Australian visa and citizenship applications, including skilled migration, partner visas, family visas, employer-sponsored visas, and permanent residency pathways.<\/p>\n

Features of ImmiAccount<\/h3>\n

Once you’ve created your ImmiAccount, you can manage many stages of an eligible visa or citizenship application from your ImmiAccount. Key features include:<\/p>\n