Application Processing Times

Processing times vary depending on 'high risk' or 'low risk' country requirements.

Low risk countries are Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) eligible. High risk countries are those not on the ETA list.
See: www.eta.immi.gov.au

The tables below outline service standards for low and high risk countries.

Note: Incomplete and some individual applications may take longer depending on the completeness and complexity of the case.

Service standard for low risk countries

Percentage of applications processed in this timeframe	In Australia (If you were in Australia when your application was lodged)	Outside Australia (If you were outside Australia when your application was lodged)
50%	four (4) weeks	four (4) weeks
75%	two (2) months	two (2) months

Service standard for high risk countries

Percentage of applications processed in this timeframe	In Australia (If you were in Australia when your application was lodged)	Outside Australia (If you were outside Australia when your application was lodged)
50%	six (6) weeks	six (6) weeks
75%	three (3) months	three (3) months