Tourists
System Outages and Maintenance
System Outage
Due to a current technical issue, our online systems will be unavailable for 15 minutes on:
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7.30am to 7.45am AEST (GMT + 10)
Scheduled Maintenance
- Wednesdays from 6.00am to 8.00am AEST (GMT + 10)
For further detailed information about system outages and maintenance either current or upcoming, please click on the following link.
See: System Outages and Maintenance
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Important – Tourist (e676) eVisa form changes - from 26 April 2008
From 26 April 2008 the department will implement changes to the e676 eVisa forms. The eVisa forms for clients applying outside of Australia available online will be changed to contain additional questions on Health and Character.
To avoid any unnecessary delays in processing your application, you are encouraged to complete all of the additional information prior to lodging your applications online.
About online applications
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
Start an application
Important: We strongly recommend that clients hold a passport valid for at least 6 months. A tourist visa can usually only be granted to a client with a valid passport.
See: Eligible Passports for Online Applications
Outside Australia
In Australia
Continue an application
Outside Australia
- Continue a saved application
Note: You will need to use your Saved Application ID and password - Attaching Documents to a Tourist Visa Application
- Download health forms (If required)
In Australia
- Continue a saved application
Note: You will need to use your Saved Application ID and password - Attaching Documents to a Tourist Visa Application
- Download health forms (If required)
Check the progress of an application
- Check the progress of your application
Note: You will need to use your Transaction Reference Number
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.
If the help within the application does not meet your needs please contact the department.
See: Visa Enquiries – Tourist Visas