OBTAINING A VISA

A - Pre-Visa Assessment

Prior to any commitment from Institutions in Australia, an applicant may have to contact the Australian Embassy and arrange for a "PRE-VISA ASSESSMENT" depending upon country of origin.

The Embassy will charge a fee for this service.

 

B - Application

After the applicant has passed the Pre-Visa Assessment, an application for training should be made to Melbourne Flight Training, containing the following:

1. Original Pre-Visa Assessment Preliminary Approval Letter.
2. Completed Enrolment Form
3. Overseas Student Guidelines for Payment and Refund Policy, signed and returned with enrolment form.
4. Payment to cover minimum training required and accommodation if required.

Cheque / Draft should be in Australian Dollars and made out to:
"Melbourne Flight Training Pty Ltd"

{note} Funds are drawn only against actual administration costs and flying and ground training provided. For example, flying training actually carried out is charged to students accounts at the end of each week.

5. Melbourne Flight Training recommends that it is better for pilot trainees to obtain their home country's Aviation Medical Certificate before leaving their own country, if he/she wishes to work as career pilots in their own country, after training in Australia.

All pilot trainees must also meet Australian Aviation Medical standards before training can start.

C - Receipt of documents

On receipt of the documents listed above, Melbourne Flight Training will forward to you:

1. Acceptance Advice Form.
2. Receipt of funds deposited to the Student's account.
3. Receipt for payment of Overseas Student Health Cover.
4. Membership number of this Overseas Student Health Cover.

For the issue of a Student Visa, the above mentioned documents should be presented to the Australian Embassy.

 

NOTE: STUDENTS FROM COUNTRIES NOT REQUIRING PRE-VISA ASSESSMENT SHOULD FOLLOW PROCEDURES B-2,3,4, 5 & C.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU RETAIN COPIES OF ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS FORWARDED TO MELBOURNE FLIGHT TRAINING.