Visitors Category
This category is for you if you would like to visit Australia for holiday, sightseeing, social or recreational reasons, to visit relatives, friends or for other short-term non-work purposes.
Visa Options
There are a number of visas available for people to visit Australia as a tourist. The most common are as follows.
Tourist visa (subclass 676)
A temporary visa generally granted for a stay of 3 months or 6 months. In certain circumstances a stay of 12 months may be granted.
Sponsored Family Visitor visa (subclass 679)
For people seeking to visit family in Australia. Formal sponsorship by an Australian citizen or permanent resident is required.
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
An electronically stored authority for short-term visits to Australia of up to 3 months. Available to passport holders from 32 countries and regions. Applications must be made from outside Australia.
The contents of this page are necessarily an abbreviated overview of a very detailed subject. The situation may change as the law can alter quickly and we therefore strongly recommend that you take professional advice about your personal circumstances before placing any reliance on the contents of the website. Contact us to let us know your situation and we will be happy to provide a telephone appraisal without charge.