Visit Australia:
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Tourists
For people to visit Australia for a holiday, sightseeing, social or recreational reasons, to visit relatives, friends or for other short-term non-work purposes.
1 Visa Options
There are a number of visas available for people to visit Australia as a tourist.
2 Extending Your Stay
To remain longer in Australia than your original visa allows, you are required to obtain another visa. If you want to remain in Australia for tourism or recreational purposes or to visit family or friends, you may apply for a Tourist visa.
If you are refused a further visa, you must leave Australia before the expiry of your original visa.
Working Holiday
1 Visa Options
The Working Holiday and Work and Holiday programs encourage cultural exchange and closer ties between arrangement countries by allowing young people to have an extended holiday supplemented by short-term employment.
2 What's New?
Recent changes and announcements about the Working Holiday and Work and Holiday Programs.
3 Fact Sheets
There are a number of fact sheets available which provide more information on temporary residence options in Australia, including the Working Holiday and Work and Holiday programs.
4 Working in Australia
Information on finding employment, specified work, rates of pay and employer obligations if you choose to work in Australia under the Working Holiday and Work and Holiday programs.
5 Working Holidays Overseas for Australians
Australia has reciprocal working holiday visa programs with many countries. All countries have the same basic requirements. However, there are a few extra requirements if you wish to have an extended working holiday in the USA, Turkey, Thailand, Chile, Indonesia or Malaysia. You should contact your nearest foreign mission of the country you wish to travel to for full details about application requirements.
Retirement
For retirees who are 55 years of age and over who want to spend their retirement years in Australia.
Medical Treatment
For people to travel to Australia for medical treatment for up to 12 months.
Transiting Through Australia
Information for people transiting through Australia for 72 hours or less.
Important: If you intend to stopover in Australia longer than 72 hours you will not be eligible for a transit visa, and should obtain another type of visa.
Event Organisers and Participants
This information is relevant if you:
- are organising an international event, conference or meeting in Australia
- have been invited to speak at, perform in, compete in, or attend an international event, conference or meeting in Australia.
1 International Event Coordinator Network (IECN) Service
The IECN provides free advice and guidance on visa requirements to international event organisers and participants.
2 Event Organisers
Information for event organisers to ensure streamlined visa arrangements for your participants.
3 Event Participants
Information for event participants about which visa is the most appropriate for the event.
4 Enquiries and Useful Links
Information about how to contact the IECN and links to other government departments.