Visa category
Visitor visas FAQs
Visitor visas frequently asked questions for Australian immigration, with checked and reviewed dates.
Questions
12 published FAQs in this category.
Can I work or study on an ETA?
Usually no for work, except limited business visitor activity. Study is also limited, and visa-rule problems can put the ETA at risk.
Can I work, volunteer or do online work on a subclass 600 Visitor visa?
Usually no, if visa rule 8101 is on your Visitor visa. Some unpaid volunteering, unpaid family support, or limited online work for an overseas business may be allowed, but paid work in Australia can put the visa at risk.
Do I need an eligible passport to apply for an ETA?
Usually yes. You need to hold an ETA-eligible passport to be considered for a subclass 601 ETA.
Do I need to show money or support for a Visitor visa?
Usually yes. You need to show that you have, or can access, enough support for the visit.
How does Home Affairs assess whether my Visitor visa stay is temporary?
Home Affairs looks at whether your planned stay matches a real temporary visit and whether you are likely to follow the visa rules.
How long does an ETA last, and what happens if my passport expires?
An ETA is generally linked to your passport and may allow multiple trips, but it can end earlier if the passport stops being valid.
What business activities can I do on a Visitor visa?
You can usually do short business visitor activities, such as business meetings, contract discussions, employment enquiries, government visits, or conferences where you are not paid by the organiser.
What can I visit Australia for on an ETA?
An ETA is usually for a short tourism visit or limited business visitor activities, not for work or living in Australia.
What extra checks apply when a child applies for a Visitor visa?
Children may need extra evidence about parental consent, welfare arrangements, and whether the visit is in the child's best interests.
What happens if my Visitor visa has a stay limit or departure rule?
You must follow the stay period and any extra stay-limit rules on the visa grant. Going over the allowed period can create cancellation, bond, sponsor and future visa problems.
What is a subclass 600 Visitor visa?
Subclass 600 is a Visitor visa for temporary visits to Australia. The right stream depends on why you are travelling.
What is a subclass 601 Electronic Travel Authority?
Subclass 601, often called an ETA, is a visitor visa for short tourism or business visitor trips to Australia.