Visitor visas

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

Australia is an attractive destination for millions of visitors each year (27,400,000 in 2024), known for its stunning natural landscapes, diverse wildlife, and vibrant cities. From the iconic Sydney Opera House and Great Barrier Reef to the vast Outback and pristine beaches, the country offers something for every type of traveler. Australia’s unique blend of modern culture and rich Indigenous heritage provides visitors with unforgettable experiences. Its warm climate, friendly locals, and high standard of living also make it a popular choice for tourists seeking both adventure and relaxation. Whether exploring bustling markets in Melbourne or hiking through ancient rain forests, Australia continues to captivate people from around the world.

Who needs a Visitor visa?

According to the Australian migration law, any non-citizen, except for the nominal monarch (Charles III), is required to hold a visa to enter Australia, even New Zealand nationals or foreign heads of states are not exempted.

For those foreign nationals who do not hold any Australian visa, including permanent visa, temporary visas such as student visa, family visa, work visa, or those who are required to apply for a visa before heading to Australia, one of kinds of Visitor visa may be suitable for you.

Which is right for you?

Some kind of Visitor visa is only available for nationals of specific countries, some Visitor visas have many streams that you must specify in the application form and surprisingly, some visas allow the holder to work. You must choose a right one before heading out.

At the moment, Australia has the following kind of Visitor visas:

Class FA - Subclass 600
Class UD- Subclass 601 (Electronic Travel Authority, ETA)
Class TV - Subclass 651 (eVisitor)
Class TZ - Subclass 417 (Working Holiday visa, WHV)
Class US - Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday visa, W&HV)

Meet the Visitor visas

visa features

visa limitations

available for nationals of all countries to apply
apply in or outside Australia
application fee from $0 to $500 depending on location for visa term up to 3 years
up to $200 application fee if applied from overseas for visa term up to 3 years
stay up to 3, 6, or 12 months
visa period may be granted for 1,3 or 10 years.
single or multiple entries
may apply for some kinds of visas such as skilled visa, family visas or spouse visas
processing time varies from days to weeks

no work right
can only open bank account in a few banks
study for no more than 3 months
cannot apply for student visa while in Australia

available for nationals of the USA, Canada, some European and Asian countries to apply
nil visa application fee (AUD $20 of App fee applies)
apply from outside of Australia only
visa period 12 months, or shorter to match the passport expiry date
stay for no more than 3 months for each entry
multiple entries
may apply for some kinds of visas such as skilled visa, family visas or spouse visas
immediately be notified of the application outcome

no work right
can only open bank account in a few banks
study for no more than 3 months
cannot apply for student visa while in Australia

available for nationals of selected 36 European countries to apply
nil visa application fee
apply from outside of Australia only
visa period 12 months, or shorter to match the passport expiry date
stay for no more than 3 months for each entry
multiple entries
may apply for some kinds of visas such as skilled visa, family visas or spouse visas
immediately be notified of the application outcome

no work right
can only open bank account in a few banks
study for no more than 3 months
cannot apply for student visa while in Australia

available for nationals of selected countries to apply
be 18-30 years old to apply, or up to 35 years old for nationals of Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy or UK.
apply from outside Australia for the first 417 visa application
visa may be granted for up to 3 times if all criteria is met
application fee $670
stay up to 12 months with multiple entries
may apply for some kinds of visas such as skilled visa, family visas or spouse visas
processing time varies from days to weeks
work permitted

work in specific area to be eligible for re-apply the visa
restrictions on the position, industry or employers apply
cannot work for same employer for more than 6 months
restrictions on study period apply
cannot apply for student visa while in Australia

available for nationals of selected countries in Asia, Europe, Oceania, North America and South America to apply
be 18-30 years to apply
China, India, Vietnam passport holders to be selected to apply for this visa
apply from outside Australia for the first 462 visa application
may grant the visa for up to 3 times if all criteria met
application fee $670
stay up to 12 months with multiple entries
may apply for some kinds of visas while in Australia
processing time varies from days to weeks
work permitted

work in specific area to be eligible for re-apply the visa
cannot work for same employer for more than 6 months
may study for up to 4 months
cannot apply for student visa while in Australia

Client's story

Happy stories

Z is an international student whose student visa is about to expire in one week, but he needs to stay for 3 weeks to participate the graduation ceremony and to take a journey to outback Australia with his friends. He heard from his friend that a student visa allows the holder to overstay for no more than 28 days, which was not right.

I explained the reason why he needs to apply for a visitor visa and what consequences will be if he overstays, and how the overstay may affect his further visas. Z followed my instructions and had his visa granted to ensure he can lawfully stay in Australia for the extended period.

More importantly, he kept his immigration history clean and clear.