Australia Visitor visa (subclass 600) fees
- Tourist stream, outside Australia
- AUD 250 1
- Tourist stream, in Australia
- AUD 630 1
- Business Visitor stream
- AUD 250 1
- Frequent Traveller stream
- AUD 1,845 1
- eVisitor (subclass 651)
- AUD 0 1
- Refund if refused
- Not usually 3
Subclass 600 fees by stream
These are the base application charges shown on the Home Affairs visa pricing list on 19 October 2026 1. Each person, including anyone listed on your passport, must lodge a separate application 1.
Extra charges and costs
- If you apply for the Tourist stream from inside Australia and have applied for another temporary visa there before, a subsequent temporary application charge of AUD 700 may apply 1.
- You might have to pay for health checks, police certificates and biometrics. The Visa Pricing Estimator does not include these costs 2.
- Home Affairs will tell you if you need to give biometrics 2.
Cheaper or free options
Some passport holders can use the eVisitor (subclass 651) or the Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) instead. Both have a base charge of AUD 0. ETA applications made over the internet carry a service charge 1.
From 1 July 2026, a lower visa cost applies to eligible citizens of Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste who apply for the Visitor visa. ImmiAccount charges the lower amount based on the passport used 2.
People travelling as representatives of a foreign government on a United Nations laissez-passer, or as members of an exempt group, may qualify for a nil charge if they provide evidence 1.
Refund rules
Home Affairs says it does not usually refund the visa application charge, even if your application is refused or withdrawn 3.
How to apply and pay
You apply and pay online through ImmiAccount, the Home Affairs online system 2. Home Affairs warns you to read its guidance on who can help with your application before you pay anyone for help 2.
Common questions
How much is an Australian tourist visa?
AUD 250 for the Tourist stream of the subclass 600 visa when you apply outside Australia 1.
Why does it cost more to apply from inside Australia?
The Tourist stream applied for in Australia has a base charge of AUD 630, and some applicants pay a further AUD 700 subsequent temporary application charge 1.
Is the Australian visa fee refunded if I am refused?
Not usually. Home Affairs says it does not refund the charge even if the application is refused or withdrawn 3.
Do I pay extra for biometrics in Australia?
You might. Home Affairs lists biometrics, health checks and police certificates as possible costs on top of the visa charge 2.
Is the Australian eVisitor free?
Yes. The eVisitor (subclass 651) has a base charge of AUD 0 1.
Does the Australian ETA cost anything?
The ETA (subclass 601) has a base charge of AUD 0, but internet applications carry a service charge 1.
Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email hello@visafeesexplained.com with the official link.
Sources
- Department of Home Affairs: Current visa pricing (accessed 19 October 2026)
- Department of Home Affairs: Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream (apply outside Australia) (updated 1 July 2026)
- Department of Home Affairs: Refunds (updated 24 September 2026)
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