Applying for this Visa
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You can apply for a Tourist visa from outside or within Australia.
Passport details
Your visa will be linked to the passport number you use in your application and you must use the same passport to travel to Australia.
Make sure your passport is valid for the period of stay you are applying for. If you obtain a new passport, you must advise the department of the new passport details before you travel to Australia. Otherwise, you will experience significant delays at the airport and could be denied permission to board your plane. Contact the Hobart Global Processing Centre with your new passport number.
See: Hobart Global Processing Centre
Application charge
You may be required to pay a visa application charge. This charge is usually not refunded if your application is unsuccessful.
See: Fees and Charges
Application document checklist
The application checklist provides you with information about documents you must provide with your paper application.
See: Application Document Checklist (61KB PDF file)
Information to help you prepare your application
Certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, authorising another person to receive information from the department, and receiving assistance with your application.
See: Information to Help You Prepare Your Application
How to apply
You can lodge your application online, in person or by mail.
See:
Applying Online
Applying In Person or By Mail