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Travel Visas in Australia — your complete guide

Visitor, tourist and short-stay options for coming to Australia.

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What are Travel Visas?

Travel visas cover short stays in Australia for tourism, visiting family and friends, or business visitor activities such as meetings and conferences. The right option depends on your passport and the purpose of your visit.

For eligible passport holders, fast electronic options like the ETA and eVisitor can be the simplest choice; for everyone else, or for longer and family-sponsored visits, the subclass 600 Visitor visa is the broader option. Most refusals come down to not satisfying the genuine-visitor requirement, which is where good preparation helps.

Travel Visas we cover

  • Visitor visa (subclass 600) — tourist and business visitor streams
  • Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) for eligible passport holders
  • eVisitor (subclass 651) for eligible European passport holders
  • Tourist, family-visit and business-visitor purposes
  • Stay periods, conditions and visa options after refusal

Popular Travel Visas subclasses

Explore the individual visas in this category for detailed eligibility, costs and how to apply:

Not sure which one fits? Tell us your situation and we'll match you with agents who handle exactly your pathway.

Who can apply

Travellers visiting Australia for tourism, family or short business activities who want help meeting genuine-visitor and financial-capacity requirements, or who have had complex travel histories or a previous refusal.

Choosing the right Travel Visas

If you hold an eligible passport, an ETA (601) or eVisitor (651) is usually the fastest, cheapest route for a short visit. If your passport is not eligible, or you need a longer or family-sponsored stay, the subclass 600 Visitor visa is the option. An agent can confirm which applies and help present a genuine-visitor case.

How Immigration Expert works

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Tell us your situation

Answer a few quick questions about your visa goal, location and circumstances.

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We match you

We connect you with up to 3 OMARA-registered agents who handle Travel Visas and serve your state.

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Agents contact you

Compare their advice and choose who to work with. Free and no-obligation.

Do you need a registered migration agent?

You are not required to use a registered migration agent, but Travel Visas are detail-heavy and the rules change often. A small mistake — the wrong subclass, a missing document, a late response or an unevidenced claim — can mean delay or refusal, and a refusal can affect future applications. A registered migration agent confirms your eligibility before you spend money, recommends the right pathway, prepares your evidence and manages the process with the Department of Home Affairs. Through Immigration Expert you can be matched with up to three OMARA-registered agents who handle Travel Visas every day, compare their advice and choose who to work with — free and with no obligation.

Travel Visas — frequently asked questions

Which travel visa do I need?

It depends on your passport and purpose — an ETA or eVisitor may suit eligible passport holders, while others apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600). An agent can confirm your best option.

How long can I stay on a visitor visa?

Visitor visas are commonly granted for stays of 3, 6 or 12 months per entry, subject to the conditions set on the visa.

Can I work on a travel visa?

No. Travel and visitor visas do not permit work in Australia. If you intend to work, a different visa is required.

I was refused a visitor visa — can I reapply?

Yes, but you should address the reasons for the previous refusal. An agent can help present a stronger genuine-visitor case.

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