Essential travel information at a glance.
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Important information for your tourist visa.
Applicants should generally:
Australia may assess the applicant’s personal circumstances, travel purpose, financial position and reasons for returning to their home country.
Common supporting documents may include:
The exact document requirements can vary depending on the applicant’s circumstances.
Australia’s visa processing time can vary depending on the visa stream, application completeness, individual circumstances and whether additional information or documents are requested. Applicants should check the latest processing-time guidance before applying.
The visa validity and permitted stay period are determined by the Australian Department of Home Affairs and can vary depending on the applicant’s circumstances.
The Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream is a temporary visa. The permitted period of stay will be specified in the visa grant and can vary depending on the individual application.
The current base application charge for the Visitor visa is AUD 250 per applicant for relevant applications lodged outside Australia. Additional costs may apply for health examinations, police certificates or biometrics where applicable. Visa charges can change, so applicants should verify the current fee before applying.
Important information for your business visa.
Applicants should generally:
Eligible business visitor activities can include:
Business visitors generally cannot work for or provide services to an Australian business or organisation or sell goods or services directly to the public.
Common supporting documents may include:
Processing times can vary depending on the application, visa stream and individual circumstances. Applicants should check the latest official processing-time guidance before applying.
The validity period and entry arrangements are determined by the Australian Department of Home Affairs and may vary depending on the applicant’s circumstances.
The Business Visitor stream generally allows a stay of up to 3 months. The permitted stay will be specified in the visa grant.
The current base application charge for the Business Visitor stream is AUD 250 per applicant for relevant applications lodged outside Australia. Additional costs may apply depending on the applicant’s circumstances.
Find answers to common questions about your visa.
Indian passport holders generally need to obtain an appropriate Australian visa before travelling to Australia. The appropriate visa depends on the purpose and circumstances of the trip.
The current base application charge for the Visitor visa is AUD 250 per applicant for relevant applications lodged outside Australia. Additional costs may apply in some cases, and visa fees can change.
The permitted stay is determined by the Australian Department of Home Affairs and will be specified in the visa grant. The stay period can vary depending on the applicant and circumstances.
Visa validity is determined by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. The validity and entry conditions can vary depending on the individual application.
Processing times vary depending on the visa stream, application completeness and individual circumstances. Applicants should check the latest official processing-time guide before applying.
Applicants may need a valid passport, financial documents, employment or business evidence, travel plans, accommodation details and other supporting documents. Additional documents may be requested depending on the application.
Yes. Eligible business visitors can undertake activities such as business enquiries, contract negotiations and attending conferences, trade fairs or seminars. However, the Business Visitor stream does not permit working for or providing services to an Australian business.
No. Providing all required documents does not guarantee visa approval. The Department of Home Affairs assesses each application according to the applicable requirements.
Some applicants may be required to complete health examinations depending on their circumstances. The Department of Home Affairs will advise applicants if examinations are required.
Yes. Many Australian visa applications can be lodged online through the Department of Home Affairs’ online application system.
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