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Tourist stream (lodge an application outside Australia)

This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to go on a cruise or to visit family and friends.

At a Glance

Stay

Up to 12 months

Cost

From This document is based on lodgement date on 06.04.2026 Australian Eastern Standard/Daylight Time. for information about payment options, go to How to pay How this price is calculated Product Quantity Price FA600 Visitor/Tourist outside Australia 1 200.00 GST 0.00 Total AUD 200.00

Processing Time

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Conditions

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You need to

  • intend to come to Australia to visit only
  • have enough money for your remain in Australia
  • not work in Australia
  • you need to be outside Australia when you lodge an application and when we decide your visa

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With this visa you may

  • visit family or friends
  • be here as a tourist, for a cruise, or for purposes other than business or medical treatment

Official Home Affairs Source

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