Evisitor Visa (Subclass 651)
The eVisitor Visa (Subclass 651) allows eligible passport holders from certain countries to visit Australia for tourism or business purposes. This visa is free of charge and electronically linked to your passport. It’s ideal for short-term stays such as vacations, family visits, attending meetings, or exploring business opportunities in Australia.
Requirements For Evisitor Visa (Subclass 651)
- Must hold a passport from an eligible country (mostly European nations).
- You must be outside Australia when applying and when the visa is granted.
- Must visit Australia for tourism or business visitor activities only.
- Meet health and character requirements.
- Must have sufficient funds to support your stay.
- Must not have any prior visa cancellations or refusals affecting eligibility.
Steps to Apply
Check Your Eligibility.
Gather your Documents.
Create an Immi Account.
Pay the Visa Fee & Submit Application.
Eligibility Criteria for Evisitor Visa (Subclass 651)
- Must hold a valid passport from a European Union or other eligible country.
- Must apply from outside Australia.
- Intended stay must be for tourism or business visitor purposes only (not for work or study).
- Must have no outstanding debts to the Australian Government.
- Must be of good character and in good health.
What to Expect: Timeline, Fees & Essential Costs
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Details
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Processing Time
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Usually 1 to 5 working days
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Visa Application Fee
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Free of charge
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Stay Duration
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Up to 3 months per visit
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Visa Validity
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12 months (multiple entries allowed)
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Purpose
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Tourism or business visitor only
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FAQ:
You can stay for up to 3 months on each visit within a 12-month validity period.
No, you cannot work — this visa is only for tourism or short business activities.
No, the application is done entirely online and approved electronically.
You’ll receive an email notification, and the visa will be automatically linked to your passport.
You cannot extend this visa. However, you can apply for another eVisitor or Visitor Visa before your current one expires.
Student Visa Subclass : 500
Student visa (subclass 500) is intended for the international students from across the globe who want to pursue their education in Australia. This visa lets you enrol in an accredited Australian institution for a full-time course. With this visa subclass 500 the students from overseas can stay in Australia up till their educational course completes or for up to five years (whichever is earlier). The Subclass 500 Visa also entitles the eligible guardians of the international students to join and live with them by lodging an application for Student Guardian Subclass 590 Visa.
What this subclass 500 visa lets you do in australia?
Student Visa Subclass 500 allows you to study for a CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) registered full-time course in Australia. Also, eligible family members are free to join you in Australia. Anyone with a valid student visa in Australia can work for up to 40 hours per fortnight while the course is underway and unlimited number of hours during designated course breaks. If you are pursuing a master’s degree in research or doctoral degree, you wouldn’t have any work restrictions.
To be eligible for student visa (subclass 500)
- You must have received a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) from a CRICOS registered education provider in Australia.
- You have made suitable arrangements for stay in Australia if under 18 years of age.
- The applicant of this visa must me at least 6 years old.
- You must get the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) which is responsible to care for all your medical solutions while you stay in Australia.
- Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) is another critical aspect you must scale through to secure a student visa in Australia.
- Depending on the country you originate from, you must prove a certain proficiency in the English language by securing a satisfactory test score in any approved English language test such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, etc.
- You must satisfy a minimum financial requirement (not necessary for a few nationalities) that covers all the costs necessary for studying in Australia.
- You must meet certain health requirements by undergoing a health examination from a registered health practitioner (if applicable).
FAQ:
- If the applicant is enrolled in full-time school studies as a principal course including in a secondary exchange program, a postgraduate research course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), and Foreign Affairs or Defense sponsored students
- If the applicant has completed at least five years’ study in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland
- If the applicant is a citizen and holds a passport from UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand or Republic of Ireland
Once you pay your student fees and enroll in your course the school will provide you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). You must have this CoE to apply for your student visa.