Visitor Visas in Australia

A Popular Holiday Destination

Remarkable weather, pristine beaches, and fresh air. These are just a few things that Australia has on offer. This is why it’s to no one’s surprise that Australia is one of the most sought-after destinations to vacation.

While you’re busy preparing for your upcoming trip to the land down under, getting your visa sorted is probably the last thing on your mind.  And that’s okay, we’re here to help! 

Tourist Visa to Australia from Nepal

The Department of Home Affairs has, at present, thirteen Tourist visa options to suit your specific requirements. Overwhelmed much? 

Here’s the list of Visitor Visas (Subclass 600), that’s split into a number of streams:

• Tourist stream (onshore and offshore applications)
• Sponsored Family stream
• Business Visitor stream (includes the APEC Business Travel Card Holders)
• Approved Destination Status stream (for the citizens of the People’s Republic of China travelling to Australia as part of a tour group)
• Frequent Traveller Stream (for the citizens of the People’s Republic of China)
• Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601) for holders of eligible passports
• eVisitor (Subclass 651) for holders of eligible passports
• Transit visa (Subclass 771)
• Work and Holiday visa (Subclass 462) for holders of eligible passports
• Working Holiday (Subclass 417) for holders of eligible passports
• Medical Treatment Visa (Subclass 602) – for donors of organs or a person visiting Australia for medical treatment or a person in support of another person receiving medical treatment and is a holder of the same visa.

The Common Factor

Although each Visitor visa has its own criteria, the common feature amongst all is the need to meet the genuine temporary stay requirement.

In other words, this means that the Australian Government must be convinced that your true intention is to arrive in Australia for visiting purposes only rather than to seek work, studies, or claim de facto residence. The inability to evidence this will result in a refusal of your Visitor visa application. 

So, What do you need to apply for a Visitor Visa from Nepal?

• A Valid passport
• Application form
• Copy of national identification
• Meet the genuine temporary stay requirement
• Proof of sufficient funds
• Current employment details

So which is which? 

As you can probably tell by now, the Department of Home Affairs has pretty much anticipated an appropriate visa subclass to suit almost all your tourist needs.  

Tourist Visa processing times for Australia: