Visit Australia
Visitor Visa
Short-term stays for tourism, business visits and family, up to 12 months in Australia.
Streams
Five streams, one visa.
The right stream depends on who you are visiting and why.
Tourist and Business Visitor
For holidays, visiting family and friends, and business visitor activities such as meetings and negotiations. Parents of Australians can access longer multi-entry arrangements.
Explore this visaSponsored Family and ADS
For visits sponsored by a settled close relative in Australia, who may be asked for a security bond, and travel under the Approved Destination Status arrangement.
Explore this visaFrequent Traveller
Multiple entries over up to 10 years with stays of three months per visit, for eligible passport holders who travel to Australia often. Total time is capped across any 24-month period.
Explore this visaThe pathway
Two steps to a decision.
Application
Lodge your visitor application in the right stream with honest, complete answers.
Decision
Receive your decision; if granted, start planning the trip.
General information only, not immigration advice. Your circumstances matter. Visa requirements, fees and processing times change regularly. Facts on this page last reviewed 15 July 2026. Check current details with the Department of Home Affairs , or speak with us for advice on your situation. Website terms.
Begin with a conversation.
Speak with a MARA-registered migration agent in Melbourne about your pathway. Book a time that suits you.