For the visit you are planning
Visitor & Temporary Stay.
A visit worth planning for.
A holiday, a family visit or time in Australia for a specific reason. Understand the visa options, what your plans need to show and the next step that fits.
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A clear plan for a temporary stay
Your reason to visit. Our starting point.
The right option starts with your passport, where you are now and what you want to do in Australia. A holiday, a business visit and medical treatment have different requirements.
Already here or waiting for a visa decision? We can also help you understand your current conditions and what to check before travelling or planning a longer stay.
Different plans. Different requirements.
Find a starting point for your stay.
Explore the option that matches your reason for visiting. We can help you look more closely when the answer is less clear.
Visitor visa(subclass 600)
For holidays, family visits and permitted business visits. The right stream depends on your plans and where you apply.
Explore subclass 600Electronic Travel Authority(subclass 601)
For eligible passport holders making short tourism or business visits. Applications are made through the Australian ETA app.
Explore subclass 601eVisitor(subclass 651)
For citizens holding eligible European passports. Apply online from outside Australia for short tourism or business visits.
Explore subclass 651Medical Treatment visa(subclass 602)
For eligible people seeking treatment, donating an organ or supporting someone who holds this visa. Treatment and funding arrangements matter.
Explore subclass 602Bridging visas & travel
Understand your current visa, work conditions and travel permission while an application or immigration matter is being resolved.
Explore bridging visas & travelVisa eligibility, permitted activities and stay periods depend on the option and your circumstances. The visa grant sets the conditions that apply.
Before the plans become bookings
The trip you want. The details that matter.
A clear application connects your plans with evidence. These are the questions we start with.
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Your purpose and passport
Tell us why you are visiting and which passport you will use. Citizenship and passport type matter for ETA and eVisitor eligibility.
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Your dates and support
Consider your dates, accommodation, funding and home commitments. Plan for healthcare costs and check any insurance condition.
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Your current visa and history
Share your current visa, conditions and any relevant refusals, cancellations or overstays. Check restrictions before planning a further application.
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Your travel and activities
Visitor options do not permit ordinary work. If you are on a bridging visa, check travel permission before leaving Australia.
Your situation. Our support.
A plan built around the visit you have in mind.
A family occasion, time away or a change in your plans. We help you understand the visa details and the next step that fits your circumstances.
- Review your passport, current visa, purpose and timing.
- Explain the relevant requirements and evidence.
- Prepare and manage the application work agreed with you.
- Set out scope, fees and responsibilities before you proceed.
The questions on your mind
Let's make things clearer.
A few answers to help you find your starting point. Your individual circumstances guide the next step.
Which visitor option should I start with?
Start with your passport, location, purpose and proposed stay. An ETA or eVisitor may suit eligible passport holders; the Visitor visa has different streams. Medical treatment and bridging travel need separate consideration.
Can I work during my visit?
Ordinary work is not permitted on visitor options. Permitted business visitor activities are narrower than employment. Check the planned activity before relying on a visitor visa.
Can I stay longer once I am in Australia?
It depends on your current visa, conditions and eligibility for another application. A No Further Stay condition can restrict onshore options. A waiver request does not itself give you a visa or keep you lawful.
Can I leave Australia while waiting for a decision?
Check the visa that is in effect and your pending application. Among bridging visas, only a Bridging visa B (BVB) (subclass 020) provides departure and return during its defined travel period. It must be granted before departure.
What if I need medical treatment or a support person?
The Medical Treatment visa (subclass 602) may be relevant. Treatment, funding and the support person's circumstances need review. The required stay is considered individually.
How early should I start?
Allow time to check the requirements and gather evidence before making commitments that depend on a grant. If you are already in Australia, include your visa expiry and any planned travel dates in your enquiry.
Your next step starts with you
Your visit starts with a conversation.
Tell us where you are, why you want to visit and the dates you have in mind. We will help you understand the next step.