Tourist visa stream allows you to temporarily visit Australia as a tourist, to see family and friends, or to go on a cruise. The application fee for this visa stream is AUD 145 if applied outside Australia, and AUD 365 if applied in Australia. This does not include other costs such as medical test.

Highlights

• The applicant for this visa stream may be in or outside Australia
• Eligible parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents might be granted a visa longer than 12 months
• Holders of tourist stream visa can’t extend this visa to stay longer beyond their visa period. They are allowed to apply for a new visa if their current visa does not have a condition that prevents further stay
• This visa stream is not for the purpose of business or medical treatment
• Tourist visa holders are not allowed to work in Australia
• Tourist visa holders are allowed to study for up to 3 months
• The applicant must have health insurance and meet the health and character requirements
• Tourist visa stream does not include family members, that is, each member of the family must lodge a separate application form

Required Documents

• Visa application forms
• Identity documents, including birth certificate and national identity card
• Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Australia
• A passport-sized colored photo less than six months old (3.5cm × 4.5cm)
• Proof that you have reasons to return to your home country, such as an employer letter stating that you intend to return to your job, documents showing that you study in school or university, proof that you have immediate family member back home, and proof of your properties, assets, ongoing income, savings, and liabilities
• Military service record, and discharge or exception documents, if applicable

Note: All documents should be originally in English or officially translated into English

Please note that the above content is for general information only and must not be taken as immigration or travel advice. The content was up-to-date at the time of the last update but being current and accurate cannot be always guaranteed due to the frequent changes in immigration law. Please contact us for advice and information on the latest immigration laws in Australia.

Prepared by: Visa Zone Australia

Source of information: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

Access: 29 June 2020

Update: 31 July 2020