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Australia tourist visa from Nepal: Visitor visa (subclass 600)

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Decision time

Live guide

Home Affairs publishes processing times for recently decided applications. Pick Visitor visa (subclass 600) in its guide.

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Visa fee

A$250

From AUD 250. Use the Visa Pricing Estimator for your exact total.

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How long you can stay

Up to 12 months

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Money to show

Enough for your stay

Home Affairs does not set a fixed amount. You must have enough money for your stay and must not work.

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The Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream is for holidays, cruises and visiting family or friends without a sponsor. You apply online and must be outside Australia for the whole process.

  1. Create an ImmiAccount

    Applications are made online through the Home Affairs ImmiAccount.

  2. Check your cost

    The fee starts from AUD 250. The Visa Pricing Estimator shows the full total for your case.

  3. Show you can fund your stay

    There is no fixed amount: you must have enough money for your stay in Australia.

  4. Apply and follow the processing guide

    Home Affairs shows processing times for recently decided applications in its guide. It is a guide only.

Key rules to know

RuleWhat it means
Where you must be

Outside Australia

You must be outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is decided.

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Work

Not allowed

You must intend to visit only and not work in Australia.

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Family and friends

Allowed on this stream

The Tourist stream also lets you visit family and friends, with no sponsor.

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Who handles Nepal applications

Australian High Commission, New Delhi

The embassy in Kathmandu cannot help with visa questions.

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Where to apply from Nepal

Applications from Nepal go through these offices.

Common questions

How much is the Australia tourist visa fee?
The Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream starts from AUD 250. Home Affairs' Visa Pricing Estimator shows your exact cost.
How long can I stay in Australia on a tourist visa?
Up to 12 months.
Can I apply from inside Australia?
Not for this stream. You must be outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is decided.
Do I need a sponsor for a tourist visa?
No. The Tourist stream does not need a sponsor, even when you are visiting family and friends.

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