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Country guideLast checked October 16, 2026

Visas and immigration in Australia

6 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Study 1
Work permits 1
Skilled migration 1
Asylum & protection 1
Citizenship 1

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Visiting Australia

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 16, 2026.

1 passport visa-free
248 passports need an eTA or eVisa

Passports that can visit without a visa

New Zealand

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Tourist stream (apply outside Australia), with ETA (subclass 601) and eVisitor (subclass 651) for eligible passports
Australia has no visa-free entry for tourists apart from New Zealand citizens: every visitor needs a visa before travelling. Holders of certain passports (mainly Europe, North America and parts of East Asia) can get an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601) through the Australian ETA app or a free eVisitor (subclass 651) online, each allowing stays of up to 3 months per entry over 12 months. Everyone else applies online through ImmiAccount for the Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream, which costs AUD 250 from outside Australia (from 1 July 2026) and is usually granted for a stay of 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases.
Temporary only
Last checked October 16, 2026
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Study1 pathway

Student visa
A temporary visa to study full time in a CRICOS-registered course in Australia. You must hold a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), Overseas Student Health Cover and enough money for your stay, and meet the Genuine Student requirement. From 2 October 2026 most applicants must apply from outside Australia, and most applicants can no longer include partners or children.
Temporary only
Last checked October 16, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

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Skilled migration1 pathway

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Asylum & protection1 pathway

Protection visa
The subclass 866 Protection visa is a permanent visa for people in Australia who arrived on a valid visa and engage Australia's protection obligations as a refugee or under complementary protection. Applications are lodged online in ImmiAccount and assessed by the Department of Home Affairs, usually with an interview. Refusals can be reviewed by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART).
Can lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 16, 2026
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Citizenship1 pathway

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