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Complete guides to every Australian visitor visa. Tourist visa (subclass 600), ETA (601), eVisitor (651), transit visas, and medical treatment visas.
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Approved Destination Status (ADS) Scheme for Chinese Tour Groups
The Approved Destination Status (ADS) scheme is a bilateral arrangement between Australia and China that allows Chinese nationals to travel to Australia as...
Australia Visa on Arrival: Why It Doesn't Exist (And What to Do Instead)
Australia does not offer visa on arrival for any nationality. Every traveller — except New Zealand citizens — must hold a valid visa before boarding a flight...
Australian Tourist Visa (Subclass 600): Complete Guide 2026
The Australian Subclass 600 visitor visa allows you to visit Australia for tourism, business activities, or to visit family for stays of up to 3, 6, or 12...
Australian Transit Visa (Subclass 771): Do You Need One?
The Australian Transit Visa (Subclass 771) allows travellers to pass through Australia for up to 72 hours on their way to another country. It's free of charge,...
Can You Work on an Australian Tourist Visa? Rules Explained
No, you cannot work on an Australian tourist visa. The Subclass 600 visitor visa, ETA (Subclass 601), and eVisitor (Subclass 651) all carry Condition 8101,...
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) Subclass 601: Complete Guide 2026
The Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) Subclass 601 is a digital visa for passport holders from 8 eligible countries — including the USA, Canada, and Japan —...
ETA vs eVisitor: Which Australian Visa Do You Need?
The ETA (Subclass 601) and eVisitor (Subclass 651) are both electronic visitor visas for Australia that allow 3-month stays with 12-month validity — but...
eVisitor Visa (Subclass 651): Free Australian Visa for Europeans
The eVisitor (Subclass 651) is a free electronic visa that allows passport holders from 36 European countries to visit Australia for tourism or business for up...
Frequent Traveller Stream (Subclass 600): Up to 10 Years Validity
The Frequent Traveller Stream is a premium tier of Australia's Subclass 600 visitor visa that grants multiple entries over a validity period of up to 10 years....
How Long Can You Stay in Australia on a Tourist Visa?
Most tourist visa holders can stay in Australia for 3, 6, or 12 months per visit. The exact duration depends on which visa subclass you hold and which stream...
How to Extend Your Australian Tourist Visa: Step-by-Step Guide
You can extend your stay in Australia by applying for a new Subclass 600 visitor visa from within Australia before your current visa expires. The extension...
Medical Treatment Visa (Subclass 600): Australia's Medical Stream
Australia's Subclass 600 visitor visa includes a Medical Treatment stream for people who need to travel to Australia for medical or dental treatment. The visa...
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