An E Visitor Visa is required for people who wish to come to Australia to travel or visit friends and family. The E Visitor Visa is also suitable for people visiting for business purposes such as: attending a conference, negotiating or exploring business opportunities.

In order to qualify for this visa type, travellers must hold an E Visitor Visa eligible passport and can make an application online. Applicants must be outside Australia at the time of lodgement and time of decision.

An eVisitor Visa is valid for a period of 12 months and permits a stay of 3 months from the date of each entry (during the validity period).

Australian Short Travel Visa Basic Requirements

To be eligible for a tourist visa, the applicant must have a genuine intention to visit Australia as a tourist, for recreation or to visit family and friends.

Applicants are required to satisfy health and character requirements and may be required to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to support their travels in Australia.