Does my Australian friend need my passport and visa information if he buys my ticket?

My Australian friend wants to buy my ticket so I can visit him in Australia, I live in the United States. Does he have to have my passport information and my visa information to purchase a airline ticket for me?

Best Answer

It very much depends on the airline / booking site / travel agent he uses. Some let you enter your passport details when you arrive at the airport, others require it up front (especially travel agents).

Frankly your best bet is to just scan it all and email it to him, then IF he does need it - problem solved :)

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Can you book a flights to Australia without a visa?

Clients must have a valid passport and valid visa when they board their flight and when they enter Australia. However as a general rule the travel industry recommend that your passport is valid for at least 6 months as some airlines and some countries have a 6 month rule.

Do I need a return ticket to enter Australia on a tourist visa?

You do not have to have a return ticket for your visitor visa to Australia. However, you do need to demonstrate that you are a 'genuine temporary entrant'. One of the ways the Department likes to see this, is by you having a return plane ticket.

Can I sponsor my friend to Australia?

As an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you can sponsor family members to visit Australia. Unfortunately there is no visitor visa to sponsor a friend to come to Australia.

Who can visit Australia without a visa?

Australia does not issue visas on arrival except for New Zealand citizens. As of 2015 there was no intention to provide visa free entry for any country.

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