Why apply for an Australian Tourist Visa?

The Australian Tourist Visa (Subclass 600) enables short-term visits to Australia for UAE residents who want to discover Australian nature, see relatives or participate in corporate functions. The online application system allows UAE residents to select either single or multiple entry travel options.
 

• Over 8.7 million international visitors travelled to Australia in 2023 (ABS)
• Visa validity options: 3, 6, or 12 months, with single/multiple entry
• Processing time: 15–30 working days on average
• Subclass 600 allows tourism, family visits, and business meetings
• UAE residents are eligible for fully online applications
   

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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 United Arab Emirates who hold valid passports may submit their applications online via 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:

• The applicant needs a valid passport with at least six months of remaining validity.
• The applicant needs to demonstrate real plans for a temporary visit.
• The applicant needs to prove sufficient financial resources that will fund their trip and stay.
• The applicant needs to submit their travel plans along with their return plans and accommodation proof.
• The applicant needs to fulfill health standards and character evaluation standards.
• The applicant needs to show documentation that connects them to employment or business activities in UAE.
   

Australia Visitor Visa Requirements from the UAE

Residents of the UAE must submit these documents during their application process: S

• Scanned passport copy (all used pages)
• Recent passport-size photo (as per Australian standards)
• Completed Form 1419 (tourist stream application form)
• Proof of funds (bank statements for last 3–6 months)
• Employment letter or business registration documents
• Hotel bookings and flight itinerary • Invitation letter (if visiting relatives)
• Travel history and visa copies of previously visited countries
• Biometric appointment and medical exams (if required)
   

Apply for an Australian Tourist Visa from the UAE

The step-by-step procedure to apply for an Australian Tourist 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 paperwork including your passport alongside bank statements and flight and hotel reservations together with Form 1419 and employment verification or invitation letter.

Step 3: Create an account on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au then complete your application before uploading your documents and paying the AUD 190 visa fee.

Step 4: You must attend a biometrics appointment at VFS Global in Abu Dhabi or Dubai if you receive a request for this procedure.

Step 5: Your visa grant will arrive through email within 15–30 working days. Print the grant notice before starting your preparations 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	15–30 working days
Business Visitor	10–20 working days
Sponsored Family Visitor	20–40 working days

 

Australia Visitor Visa Fees

The breakdown of costs for Australia Visitor Visa 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 delivers complete visa support services to UAE residents seeking Australian Tourist Visas through the following features:

• 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

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