About this visa

This visa allows people to visit Australia for a holiday or recreation, or to visit family and/or friends. This visa may also be used for other short-term non-work purposes including study for less than three months.

Who is this visa for?

This visa is available to all passport holders who are:

• outside Australia and want to apply for a visa to visit Australia
• in Australia and want to extend your stay as a visitor.

Certain tourists are also eligible to apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or an eVisitor.
See:
eVisitor
Electronic Travel Authority 976

How much will this visa cost?

You may be required to pay a visa application charge. This charge is usually not refunded if your application is unsuccessful.
See: Tourist Visa Charges

What does this visa let me do?

If granted, this visa will allow you either a single or multiple entry to Australia for a stay period of up to three, six or 12 months.

The period of stay and number of entries granted will depend on the purpose of the visit and your personal circumstances.