For tourists, business visitors or to visit family for 3, 6 or 12 months
Tourist stream (apply in Australia)
This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to see family and friends or for purposes other than business or medical treatment.
Stay
Up to 12 months
Cost
From AUD370
Processing Time
75% of applications in 8 months
90% of applications in 20 months
- We might grant you a stay of up to 12 months
- Visit friends and family, cruise or have a holiday
- If you hold another visa that is expiring and want to stay longer, this visa might suit you
- You must be in Australia when you apply and when we decide your application.
Tourist stream (apply outside Australia)
This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to go on a cruise or to see family and friends.
Stay
Up to 12 months
Cost
From AUD145
Processing Time
Due to COVID-19, some visa processing times are affected and applications may take longer to finalise.
We are prioritising processing of visa applications for travellers who are exempt from travel restrictions to help those who need urgent travel. See visa processing times for further information.
- We might grant you a stay of 3, 6 or 12 months
- Visit friends and family, cruise or have a holiday
- You must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your visa.
Sponsored family stream
This visa stream lets people who are sponsored, usually by a family member, come to Australia to visit their family members.
Stay
Up to 12 months
Cost
AUD145. We might ask your sponsor to pay a security bond.
Processing Time
75% of applications: 7 months
90% of applications: 12 months
- You must be sponsored by an eligible family member who is an
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
- We might ask your sponsor to pay a security bond
- You must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your visa.
Business visitor stream
This visa stream lets you visit Australia for business reasons.
Stay
Up to 3 months
Cost
AUD145
Processing Time
Due to COVID-19, some visa processing times are affected and applications may take longer to finalise.
We are prioritising processing of visa applications for travelers who are exempt from travel restrictions to help those who need urgent travel. See visa processing times for further information.
- You can make a short visit for business visitor reasons, but you can’t work or sell goods or services
- We might let you enter Australia once or many times while the visa is valid
- You must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your visa