Tourist (e676) Visa – Online Applications

Before you start

Before you commence you should read the information about the Tourist (e676) visa.
See: Tourist Visa (Subclass 676)

Note: If you intend to visit for medical treatment or to transit through Australia, you should not apply for an e676.
See:
Medical Treatment
Transiting through Australia

Online applications can be made using a computer with an Internet connection.

To apply online your browser must support 128 bit encryption. You can check your browser if you experience problems connecting to these services.
See:
Online Services – Browser Requirements
eVisa FAQ

Start an application

You are encouraged to complete your application with as much information as possible at the time of lodgement. Applications with missing information may take longer to finalise.

Important: We strongly recommend that clients hold a passport valid for at least six months. A tourist visa can usually be granted only to a client with a valid passport.

Location	Related information	See
Outside Australia	Clients eligible to apply for a e676 visa can submit an online application at any time. You can also use a registered travel agent, airline service or specialist provider to lodge an online application on your behalf.	e676 Application Eligible Passports for Online Applications
In Australia	If you are in Australia and want to apply online to extend your stay for tourism purposes you will be required to meet all of the following: hold a valid ETA (Visitor) (subclass 976), an eVisitor (subclass 651), Tourist visa (subclass 676), or a paper lodged tourist visa granted for a stay of three months or less not have condition 8503 'No further stay' imposed on your current visa or have been granted an 8503 waiver not intend to stay more than six months from the date you last entered Australia meet all the eligibility criteria for this visa.	Extending your Stay in Australia

Continue an application

Location	Related information	See
Outside Australia	You will need to use your Saved Application ID and password.	Retrieve a Saved Application
In Australia	You will need to use your Saved Application ID and password.	Continue a Saved Application

To complete an application you may be required to attach supporting documentation.
See:
Download Health Forms (if required)
Attaching Documents to a Tourist (e676) Visa Application

Check the progress of your lodged application

Location	Related information	See
Outside or in Australia	You will need to use your Transaction Reference Number (TRN).	Check the Progress of your Application

Australian visa label requirements

If you are granted an online Tourist visa (e676) you do not need a visa label in your passport. Instead, you will be sent notification of the grant of your visa via your nominated postal or email address. Please keep this notification as it describes the conditions that apply to your visa.

Help

Please read all available information before commencing the application. If you are experiencing difficulty within the application, most fields have help that can be accessed by clicking on the symbol.

Before you ask for additional help about this visa, you should read all the available web content and the visa information form.
See: Visitors FAQ

If the help within the application does not meet your needs please contact the department.
See: Visa Enquiries – Tourist Visas