# 🇦🇺 Australia — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Australia from VisaPassage.
> Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/australia

20 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: eTA required · apply before travel
- **United Kingdom**: eTA required · apply before travel
- **Germany**: eTA required · apply before travel
- **India**: Visa required · apply before travel
- **Canada**: eTA required · apply before travel

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | A$0 | A$81 | 1 day |
| eVisitor (subclass 651) | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | A$0 | A$81 | 1 day |
| Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream | eVisa · typically eligible | 365 days | A$200 | A$81 | — |
| Transit visa (subclass 771) | eVisa · typically eligible | 3 days | A$0 | A$81 | — |
| Visitor visa (subclass 600) Business Visitor stream | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | A$200 | A$81 | — |
| Medical Treatment visa (subclass 602) | eVisa · typically eligible | — | A$0 | A$81 | — |

- **Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)** — Key documents: Eligible passport, Australian ETA app, Health requirement, Character declaration · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
- **eVisitor (subclass 651)** — Key documents: Eligible European passport, Online application, Health requirement, Character declaration · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
- **Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream** — Key documents: Passport identity pages, Proof of sufficient funds, Evidence of genuine visitor intent · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
- **Transit visa (subclass 771)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Confirmed onward booking, Entry documents for destination · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
- **Visitor visa (subclass 600) Business Visitor stream** — Key documents: Passport identity pages, Letter of invitation, Evidence of business background, Proof of sufficient funds · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
- **Medical Treatment visa (subclass 602)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Letter from treating hospital/doctor, Evidence of payment arrangements · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Student visa (subclass 500) | eVisa · typically eligible | 2,190 days | A$2,000 | A$81 | — |
| Training visa (subclass 407) | eVisa · typically eligible | 730 days | A$430 | A$81 | — |

- **Student visa (subclass 500)** — Key documents: Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), Passport identity pages, Genuine Student statement, Evidence of financial capacity, English test results, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) · Rights: Work: up to 24 h/week · Study: Full-time enrolment in registered course · Family: Family unit must be declared/included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
- **Training visa (subclass 407)** — Key documents: Sponsorship by approved sponsor, Nomination or invitation, Training plan, Passport identity pages, Evidence of functional English, Health insurance, Evidence of occupational background · Rights: Work: Work limited to the training program only · Study: Study tied to occupational training activity · Family: Family members can be included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | A$4,910 | A$330 | — |
| Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) - Core Skills stream | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | A$3,210 | A$330 | — |
| Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) - Points-tested stream | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | A$4,910 | A$330 | — |

- **Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)** — Key documents: Approved employer nomination, Evidence of 2 years sponsored employment, Passport identity pages, English test results, Police certificates, Health examinations · Rights: Work: Work permanently for nominating employer · Study: Study without restriction · Residency: Permanent residence from grant · Family: Family included in application · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
- **Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) - Core Skills stream** — Key documents: Approved employer nomination, Passport identity pages, Evidence of 1 year work experience, English language evidence, Health insurance, Qualifications, Police certificates · Rights: Work: Work full-time for sponsoring employer · Study: Study permitted, no formal limit · Residency after 2 years · Family: Family via subsequent entrant · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
- **Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) - Points-tested stream** — Key documents: Invitation to apply, Skills assessment, Passport identity pages, English test results, Points evidence, Police certificates, Health examinations · Rights: Work: Work permanently anywhere in Australia · Study: Study without restriction · Residency: Permanent residence from grant · Family: Family included in application · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) - subclass 188/888 | Not available | — | — | — | — |

- **Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) - subclass 188/888** — Permanently closed to new applications on 31 July 2024 after the Migration Review found poor economic outcomes; pending 188 applications continue processing (VAC refunds offered from Sept 2024) and existing 188 holders can still progress to permanent subclass 888. The National Innovation Visa (858) is positioned as the main replacement for high-value investors/entrepreneurs. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

## Retire & Lifestyle

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Investor Retirement visa (subclass 405) and Retirement visa (subclass 410) | Not available | — | — | — | — |
| Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) | eVisa · typically eligible | 365 days | A$670 | A$81 | — |
| Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) | eVisa · typically eligible | 365 days | A$670 | A$81 | — |

- **Investor Retirement visa (subclass 405) and Retirement visa (subclass 410)** — Both closed to new applicants (410 since 2005, 405 since 1 July 2018). Australia has no active retirement visa; existing 405/410 holders can renew and have a permanent residence pathway (subclasses 103/143 places) introduced from November 2018. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
- **Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)** — Key documents: Eligible passport, Proof of age 18-30, Educational qualifications, English language evidence, Evidence of sufficient funds · Rights: Work: Max 6 months per employer (cond 8547) · Study: Study limited to max 4 months (cond 8548) · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
- **Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)** — Key documents: Eligible passport, Proof of age 18-30 (or 35), Birth certificate, Evidence of sufficient funds · Rights: Work: Max 6 months per employer (cond 8547) · Study: Study limited to max 4 months (cond 8548) · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Partner (Provisional and Migrant) visa (subclasses 309 and 100) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | A$9,365 | A$410 | — |
| Partner visa (subclasses 820 and 801) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | A$9,365 | A$410 | — |
| Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | A$48,640 | A$410 | 5,110 days |
| Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870) | eVisa · typically eligible | 1,095 days | A$6,070 | A$81 | — |

- **Partner (Provisional and Migrant) visa (subclasses 309 and 100)** — Key documents: Identity documents, Relationship evidence, Sponsorship application, Form 888 statutory declarations, Police certificates, Health examinations · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
- **Partner visa (subclasses 820 and 801)** — Key documents: Identity documents, Relationship evidence, Sponsorship application, Form 888 statutory declarations, Police certificates, Health examinations · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
- **Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143)** — Key documents: Identity documents, Evidence of child's status, Balance-of-family test evidence, Sponsorship, Assurance of Support, Police certificates, Health examinations · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
- **Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870)** — Key documents: Approved Parent Sponsor, Identity documents, Health insurance, Evidence of access to funds, Health examinations, Police certificates, No outstanding public health debt · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| National Innovation visa (subclass 858) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | A$4,985 | A$410 | — |

- **National Innovation visa (subclass 858)** — Key documents: Invitation to apply, Evidence of exceptional achievement, Nominator statement, Passport identity pages, Evidence of continued prominence, Evidence of benefit to Australia, Police certificates · Rights: Work: Work permanently anywhere in Australia · Study: Study without restriction · Residency: Permanent residence from grant · Family: Family included in application · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

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