Traveling to Australia

[polosport1002]

I am going to be traveling to Australia later this year and trying to get everything in line to make sure it is a smooth and pleasant trip. I have been reading about getting a visa for the trip, etc.

My concern is I have a driving under the influence charge from 2007 and an under age DUI from 2001. In addition to those I did have some charges when I was a minor (15 years old). Do the charges from a minor need to be declared and what about the DUI charges? Would those effect my eligbility for a tourist visa? Can I still get a ETA visa or should I do a 676 visa?

Thanks greatly for your assistance and I look forward to visiting Australia!

[Maca44]

Here is the Australian Immigration site that might assist.
Visitors - Visas & Immigration

[markis10]

If you have any criminal convictions get a 676 visa, which means getting police certificates etc, that assuming DUI is a criminal conviction in your locale.

I would probably do it for the Juvenille record anyway, being honest and upfront is the best thing, we have a TV show here called border security that often shows what happens when visitors dont declare their past or try to enter with an electronic VISA while indicating on the entry form they have criminal charges, unless they have documentation to support thier story its often a return to sender scenario, IMHO its not worth it.

[Blackadder]

You should have no problem with the convictions as a minor, the other charges should not be a problem, but best advice is to check with the nearest Australian Consulant/Embassy.