Why apply for an Australian Visit Visa?

For UAE residents planning trips to Australia for tourism, business, or family visits, the Australia Visit Visa offers a straightforward way to enter the country.

• Nearly 7.63 million people visited Australia between 2023-2024
• As of 2024, nearly 363,700 Australain visitor visas were approved 
• The number of visitor visa holders in Australia reached 629,075 by December 2024, a 4.7% increase from the year before.
• 75% of applications for tourist visas are processed within 20 calendar days.
• The average approval rate for Australian visitor visas is around 85.8%

What is an Australia Tourist Visa?

An Australian Visit Visa, often called a Tourist Visa, is for short trips to Australia for recreation, tourism, family visits, or some business reasons. Given under the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600), this visa lets visitors stay in Australia for as long as three, six, or twelve months, depending on the approved visa conditions. The Australian Visit Visa is for short visits and does not allow work. This is suited for those wanting to see Australian places, visit family, or go to short events and meetings.

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Australia Visa for Immigrants

Australia provides diverse long-term immigration options such as PR and work visas but the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) functions exclusively for short-term travel without immigration purposes. The visa serves as the best option for tourists together with family visitors and business travelers who need to maintain temporary stays. Residents of the UAE, especially those applying for an Australia visa from Dubai, can submit their documents online through VFS Global. The visa enables short-term visits of up to 12 months but prohibits work activities and extended academic study.

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Types of Australian Tourist Visa

Australia’s Tourist Visa (Subclass 600) is designed for temporary visits and includes several streams based on the purpose of your travel. Each stream has its own set of requirements, but all fall under the same visa subclass. The primary streams for Australian Tourist Visas are:
 

• Tourist Stream
• Business Visitor Stream
• Sponsored Family Stream

 

Tourist Visitor

The travel option serves most effectively for recreational activities and family gatherings. You have the opportunity to visit Sydney and Melbourne and Perth before meeting your loved ones and friends. The application process demands no sponsorship while candidates may submit their requests from any location including Australia.
 

Business Visitor

Business travelers who attend conferences and trade events along with meetings and exploratory business trips need this documentation. The program enables you to join business activities but does not permit receiving payment for work performed. You need to demonstrate your visit purpose by presenting supporting documents from your business or host organization.
 

Sponsored Family Visitor

The program caters to travelers who receive sponsorship from Australian citizens or permanent residents. Travelers may need to present formal invitations together with financial sponsorship guarantees provided by their Australian sponsors. This pathway maintains powerful family and community bonds by supervising brief visits.
 

Benefits of an Australian Tourist Visa

The benefits of Australia Tourist Visa include:

• Your travel duration flexibility ranges between 3 and 12 months based on your trip requirements
• Frequent travelers can select multiple-entry options
• The subclass supports visits for tourism as well as business and family purposes
• UAE residents can complete the entire application process through the online portal
• Certain conditions allow candidates to request an extension from within Australia of their current status
   

Eligibility for an Australian Tourist Visa

The eligibility criteria for applicants from UAE include:

• Possess a valid passport from their home country.
• Plan to visit Australia for tourism, business, or to see family.
• Meet the requirements for a genuine temporary entrant.
• Have enough money to cover their expenses while in Australia.
• Prove they have strong ties to their home country, like a job, property, or family.
• Pass the required health and character assessments.
• Hold a valid UAE residency if applying from the UAE.
• Not owe any money to the Australian Government.
• Agree to follow the visa rules, which prohibit long-term work or study.
• Working Holiday Visa applicants must not bring dependent children. Prior visa history must meet subclass needs.

 

Documents Required for Australian Tourist Visa from UAE

The documents required for Australia Visit Visa from Dubai are given below.

• A passport valid for at least six months after your trip.
• A completed visa application, commonly Subclass 600.
• Recent photos meeting Australian standards.
• Proof of funds via bank statements.
• A travel plan with flights and activities.
• Hotel bookings or a host's invitation.
• UAE residency visa if applying from the UAE.
• Evidence of ties to your home country, like an employment letter.
• Health insurance for your stay.
• A police clearance certificate, if asked.
• A statement confirming your temporary visit intent.

 

How can you apply for an Australia Visit Visa? 

The step-by-step procedure to apply for an Australian Visit Visa is given below.

Step 1: Determine your travel reason to decide between Tourist, Business and Sponsored Family streams under Subclass 600.

Step 2: Collect all necessary documents with Form 1419 and invitation letter.

Step 3: Create an account to complete your application before uploading your documents and paying the AUD 190 visa fee.

Step 4: You must attend a biometrics appointment if you receive a request for this procedure.

Step 5: Receive your visa grant and start preparing to travel to Australia.

 

Australia Tourist Visa Processing Time

Detailed information about the processing time of Australia Visit Visas are given below:

Visa Stream	Average Processing Time
Tourist Visitor	20-45 working days
Business Visitor	10–15 working days
Sponsored Family Visitor	50–70 working days

 

Australia Tourist Visa Fee

The breakdown of Australia Tourist Visa price is given in the table below:

Visa Type	Fee (AUD)
Tourist Visitor	AUD 190
Business Visitor	AUD 190
Sponsored Family Visitor	AUD 190

 

Additional costs (if applicable):

• VFS Global service charges
• Medical tests reports
• Translated documents
• Travel insurance
   

How can Y-Axis help you?

Y-Axis offers complete visa services for UAE residents, including those seeking an Australia visa from Dubai, with the following:

• A free service evaluates your eligibility for the visa
• Preparation of document checklists and verification process
• Assistance with online ImmiAccount registration and application submission
• Guidance for selecting appropriate flight and hotel options
• Scheduling of biometric appointments at VFS Global
• Ongoing monitoring of application progress with regular updates
• Travel advice and important departure information

The beginning of your Australian travel experience starts with certainty, rapid processing and strong assurance when you use Y-Axis.