Visa Options
Sponsored Family Visitor visa (subclass 679)
The Sponsored Family Visitor visa is intended to be used by people seeking to come to Australia to visit family. The Sponsored Family Visitor visa requires formal sponsorship of a visa applicant by an Australian citizen or permanent resident
Tourist visa (subclass 676)
A Tourist visa can be applied for from outside Australia (offshore) or in Australia. Generally a Tourist visa will be granted for a stay of 3 months or 6 months, but in certain circumstances a stay of 12 months may be granted.
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
The ETA is an electronically stored authority for travel to Australia for short-term visits. The ETA is available to passport holders from 34 countries and regions, and must be applied for from outside Australia.