Australia Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream, outside Australia: fee, stay and who needs it
Online through ImmiAccount. Biometrics at an Australian Biometric Collection Centre if requested (depends on country of application). PNG: streamlined 'Apply again' option from 1 Jul 2026. From AUD 250 (base application charge)
Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream, outside Australia
Visa needed- Official fee
- A$250
- Stay
- up to 12 months (usually 3, 6 or 12 set at grant)
- Processing
- see Home Affairs processing time guide
- Interview
- No
Who uses it
Azerbaijan
Russia
Türkiye
India
Georgia
Saudi Arabia
Kazakhstan
Pakistan
Israel
China
Uzbekistan
United Arab Emirates
Iran
Ukraine
Turkmenistan
Kuwait
Belarus
Oman
Qatar
Bahrain
Jordan
Indonesia
Algeria
Sri Lanka
Nepal
Egypt
Nigeria
Bangladesh
Iraq
Philippines
Syria
Thailand
Vietnam
Brazil
Mexico
South Africa
Kenya
Ghana
Morocco
Tunisia
Lebanon
Afghanistan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Armenia
Mongolia
Questions
How much is the Australia Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream, outside Australia?
The official fee is A$250. From AUD 250 (base application charge)
How long can I stay on the Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream, outside Australia?
up to 12 months (usually 3, 6 or 12 set at grant). Validity: set at grant.
What can I do on the Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream, outside Australia?
It is for tourism, family visit, medical.
Official sources
Checked on November 4, 2026
- Home Affairs: ETA subclass 601
- Home Affairs: eVisitor subclass 651
- Home Affairs: Visitor 600 Tourist stream (outside Australia)
- Home Affairs: Visitor 600 Business Visitor stream
- Home Affairs: Visitor 600 Frequent Traveller stream
- Home Affairs news 3 Jul 2026: PNG 'Apply again'
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