Visas that allow people to visit Australia for a holiday, recreation, or to visit family and friends.
Gather Documents: Collect identity, financial, and employment documents, and evidence of genuine intent to stay temporarily.
Lodge Application: Apply online via ImmiAccount.
Health/Character Check: May be requested depending on planned length of stay or background.
Visa Grant: The visa will specify the stay period (e.g., 3, 6, or 12 months) and conditions (e.g., ‘No Work’).
Where: Applications are generally lodged online via ImmiAccount.
How: Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay the visa application charge.
Other Options: Depending on your passport, you might be eligible for a faster electronic visa like the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) (Subclass 601) or the eVisitor (Subclass 651), which are also applied for online through a specific mobile app or ImmiAccount.
Passport: Valid passport.
Financial Evidence: Bank statements, payslips, or evidence of significant assets, to prove you can support yourself during your stay and have a reason to return home.
Evidence of Temporary Stay: Proof of ties to your home country (e.g., letter from employer granting leave, property ownership, immediate family in home country, evidence of studies).
Travel Itinerary: Details of travel plans, accommodation, and activities in Australia (though flight tickets should not be purchased until the visa is granted).