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Every Australia visa route, explained

Australia has a subclass for every purpose — short visits (Visitor 600, ETA or the free eVisitor), plus transit (771), study (500), work (482/186), family (Sponsored Parent 870) and business/investment (188). Routes with verified step-by-step guides link straight to them; the rest link to the official immi.homeaffairs.gov.au visa pages.

The routes

Visit & tourism

Visitor visa (subclass 600) / ETA / eVisitor

Short visits for tourism, business visitor activities or to see family — European passports use the free eVisitor (651), a defined set use the ETA (601), everyone else the Visitor visa (600).

  • Tourism, leisure and short family/friend visits
  • Business visitor activities
Up to 3, 6 or 12 months

10 verified step-by-step guides →

Transit

Transit visa (subclass 771)

For travellers passing through Australia to a third country, or joining a vessel as crew, who are not eligible to transit without a visa.

Up to 72 hours

official page →

Study

Student visa (subclass 500)

For enrolling in and studying full-time at a registered course at an Australian education provider.

  • Students enrolled in a CRICOS-registered course

official page →

Work & business

Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)

For skilled workers nominated by an approved employer to fill a position they cannot fill locally (formerly Temporary Skill Shortage).

  • Skilled workers sponsored by an Australian employer

official page →

Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

Permanent residence for skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer under the Employer Nomination Scheme.

  • Skilled workers nominated for permanent residence by an employer

official page →

Family & residence

Other routes

Business Innovation and Investment visa (subclass 188)

For people with business or investment skills who want to own and manage a business or undertake investment activity in Australia.

  • Investors and business owners nominated by a state/territory

official page →

Verified step-by-step guides

Grounded on official sources — documents, fees, timeline, every fact dated and linked.

🇧🇷 Brazil → AustraliaVisitor visa (subclass 600) — Tourist stream
Brazilian citizens need a Visitor visa (subclass 600) to visit Australia — apply online via ImmiAccount for a stay of 3, 6 or up to 12 months.
🇨🇳 China → AustraliaVisitor visa (subclass 600) — Tourist stream
Chinese citizens need a Visitor visa (subclass 600) to visit Australia — apply online via ImmiAccount for a stay of 3, 6 or up to 12 months.
🇮🇩 Indonesia → AustraliaVisitor visa (subclass 600) — Tourist stream
Indonesian citizens need a Visitor visa (subclass 600) to visit Australia — apply online via ImmiAccount for a stay of 3, 6 or up to 12 months.
🇮🇳 India → AustraliaVisitor visa (subclass 600) — Tourist stream
Indian citizens need a Visitor visa (subclass 600) to visit Australia — apply online via ImmiAccount for a stay of 3, 6 or up to 12 months.
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka → AustraliaVisitor visa (subclass 600) — Tourist stream
Sri Lankan citizens need a Visitor visa (subclass 600) to visit Australia — apply online via ImmiAccount for a stay of 3, 6 or up to 12 months.
🇳🇵 Nepal → AustraliaVisitor visa (subclass 600) — Tourist stream
Nepali citizens need a Visitor visa (subclass 600) to visit Australia — apply online via ImmiAccount for a stay of 3, 6 or up to 12 months.
🇵🇭 Philippines → AustraliaVisitor visa (subclass 600) — Tourist stream
Filipino citizens need a Visitor visa (subclass 600) to visit Australia — apply online via ImmiAccount for a stay of 3, 6 or up to 12 months.
🇹🇭 Thailand → AustraliaVisitor visa (subclass 600) — Tourist stream
Thai citizens need a Visitor visa (subclass 600) to visit Australia — apply online via ImmiAccount for a stay of 3, 6 or up to 12 months.
🇻🇳 Vietnam → AustraliaVisitor visa (subclass 600) — Tourist stream
Vietnamese citizens need a Visitor visa (subclass 600) to visit Australia — apply online via ImmiAccount for a stay of 3, 6 or up to 12 months.
🇿🇦 South Africa → AustraliaVisitor visa (subclass 600) — Tourist stream
South African citizens need a Visitor visa (subclass 600) to visit Australia — apply online via ImmiAccount for a stay of 3, 6 or up to 12 months.