Which kinds of tourist visas are available in Australia?

Travellers visiting Australia can choose from various Australian visa categories, depending on their travel plans, passport, and duration of stay. Applicants must be outside Australia at the time of application, meet specific financial and medical requirements, and have health insurance covering their visit.

Electronic Travel Authority visa (subclass 601)

With this visa, you can travel to Australia for up to a year at a time, staying for three months each time. Passport holders who reside outside of Australia and are from a variety of nations and regions can apply for this visa. Here is a step-by-step application process guide. The Australian ETA app is required to apply for an ETA for any passport holder who qualifies. Agents are available to help with the application process, but you will need to be in person because a live face image is needed.

eVisitor (subclass 651)

This free visa permits travel to Australia for up to three months at a time, either for business or pleasure, over a 12-month period. It is available to passport holders from various European countries and is non-renewable.

Visitor visa (subclass 600)

You can travel to Australia with a visitor's visa for either business or enjoyment. All nationalities are welcome to apply. Although a stay of up to three months is typically permitted, stays of up to twelve months might be permitted in specific circumstances. The application submission fee will be charged to applicants.

Why apply for a tourist visa to Australia?

• Australia boasts the world's best beaches

• Discover the unique marine life.

• Here is the oldest civilization in the world.

• See wombats, koalas, and kangaroos.

• Here's the whitest sand.

How do you apply for a tourist visa to Australia?

Whichever visa you require, there may be differences in the application process.The Australian ETA app is the only application platform for the Electronic Travel Authority visa (subclass 601). Here is a step-by-step application process guide.

You can apply online for other visas by setting up an ImmiAccount and completing the necessary steps. To ensure that your application gets processed in time, make sure to submit it well in advance of the date of your trip. You might be asked to submit more proof of your identity.

If your tourist visa is granted, you'll receive written notification and it will be electronically connected to your passport. Visit the Department of Home Affairs website to learn more about the various visa categories, the requirements for obtaining an Australian visa, and the application process.

Documents Required for an Australia Tourist Visa

• Valid passport with expiry date.

• Proof of funds for stay in Australia.

• Recent photographs.

• Description of income source.

• Bank statements for the last six months.

• Letter of invitation or accommodation proof.

Processing Time for Australia Tourist Visa

The processing time for an Australia tourist visa typically ranges from two to four weeks, depending on the timely submission of required documents.