Oceania
Australia visa
Sydney
The Australian Visitor visa (subclass 600) covers tourism and visiting relatives, with stays typically granted for three, six or twelve months.
- 15-20 working daysTypical processing
- 3 months to 1 yearTypical validity
Indicative only — actual processing time and validity are set by the embassy and depend on your nationality, residency and travel history.
How the process works
Free eligibility check
We confirm which visa applies to your nationality and residency.
Document preparation
Your file is reviewed and corrected before anything is submitted.
Appointment & submission
We book the appointment and guide you through biometrics.
Tracking & collection
We track the application and hand back your passport.
Documents you'll usually need
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months)
- Emirates ID copy (front and back)
- Recent passport-size photographs to embassy specification
- Bank statements for the last 3-6 months
- Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer
- Confirmed flight and hotel reservations
- Travel medical insurance for the trip duration
Requirements vary. Australia may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel. Send us your details and we'll confirm the exact list before you start.
Common questions about Australia visas
- What should I know before applying for a Australia visa from the UAE?
- The Australian Visitor visa (subclass 600) covers tourism and visiting relatives, with stays typically granted for three, six or twelve months.
- How long does a Australia visa take to process?
- 15-20 working days. That figure is indicative — the embassy sets the actual processing time, and it varies with your nationality, the visa type and how busy the season is. We track the application through to collection and tell you where it stands.
- How long is a Australia visa valid for?
- 3 months to 1 year. Validity is decided by the embassy and depends on the visa type you are granted, so it is confirmed on the visa itself rather than at application.
- What documents do I need for a Australia visa from the UAE?
- Most Australia applications from the UAE need: Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages; UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months); Emirates ID copy (front and back); Recent passport-size photographs to embassy specification; Bank statements for the last 3-6 months; Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer; Confirmed flight and hotel reservations; Travel medical insurance for the trip duration. Requirements vary — Australia may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel, so we confirm the exact list for your case before you start.
- How much does a Australia visa cost from the UAE?
- We do not publish a headline price for Australia visas. Fees depend on the visa type, the embassy's own charges and the processing speed you choose, so we quote per application once we know your nationality, residency and travel dates. Send us those details and you get an exact figure before anything is submitted.
Guides for Australia
Written by our visa desk in Dubai, and kept current.
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