Temporary Entry Visas
Tourists/Visitors
This visa is intended for people wanting to visit or tour Australia, for purposes such as sightseeing, social or recreational reasons, to visit relatives, friends or for other short-term non work purposes.
See: Checklist of Requirements
Form: Application for General Tourists to visit Australia for Tourism or other Recreational Activities – Form 48R
Business Visa (Short Stay) – up to three months
This visa is intended for business people to visit Australia for business purposes, for example, to attend a conference or training session, to conduct business with an Australian-based organisation, to conduct business negotiations or for an exploratory business visit.
See: Checklist of Requirements
Form: Application for a Business Visa (Short Stay) – Form 456
Student Visa
This visa is intended for people seeking to study or undertake workplace based training and professional development programs. There are a number of different student visa options depending on your circumstances.
See: Student Visa Options
Form: Application for Student (Temporary) Visa – Form 157A
Checklist: Checklist of Requirements
Transit Visa
This visa is intended for those people transiting through Australia passing through to join a ship as crew who seek to enter and remain in Australia, for up to 72 hours or less. 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.
See: Visa options for people transiting through Australia
Form: Application for a Transit Visa - Form 876
Checklist: Checklist of Requirements
Medical Treatment Visa
This visa is intended for the entry of persons receiving or accompanying a person receiving medical treatment in Australia, for up to twelve months.
See: Visa Options for people travelling to Australia for medical reasons
Form: Application to visit Australia for Medical Treatment – Form 48ME