SHORT-TERM TRAVEL VISAS

If you wish to travel to Australia for a short stay, you will need to obtain a valid visa which permits you to travel and remain in Australia for a prescribed period of time.

A visa may take the form a stamp or label in a passport, or - for some travellers - can be an electronic record authorising travel to Australia.

To apply for an Australian visa please click here
There are various short-term travel visas geared towards specific visa categories:

• Business visitor
• Working holiday-maker
• Tourist

These visas allow you to gain a firsthand perspective on business opportunities available in Australia; conduct market research; meet local citizens; undertake incidental work as part of your travel; and examine, as well as experience, the Australian lifestyle.

Student visa: The Overseas Student Program (OSP) allows people who are not Australian citizens or permanent residents to study in Australia. A person who would like to study under this program must obtain a Student Visa before they can commence a course of study in Australia. To be granted a Student Visa you must undertake a registered course on a full-time basis.

Working holiday visa: The Australian Working Holiday Program provides opportunities for people from some countries to holiday in Australia and supplement their travel funds through incidental employment.

Retirement visa: If you are over 55 years of age, have no dependents, and have sufficient income and/or capital to meet the financial requirements, you may be entitled to spend your retirement years in Australia.

Tourist visa: Are you travelling to Australia for tourism purposes or to visit family and friends? Please note: this visa is valid for multiple visits to Australia within 12 months from date of issue with a maximum stay on each visit of three months. You are not permitted to work or study during these visits.

Short business travel visa: Are you travelling to Australia for business related activities, other than employment, for a stay of up to three months? Please note: this visa is valid for one visit to Australia within 12 months from the date of issue with a maximum stay of three months.


To apply for an Australian visa or to take a free Australian Migration eligibility assessment please click here