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United Arab Emirates to Australia visa requirements

UAE ordinary passport holders need a visa for Australia. Apply for the Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream, online before you travel. Emirati (UAE) ordinary passport holders are not eligible for Australia's electronic entry options — the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601) and the eVisitor (subclass 651) are both restricted to specific passport nationalities, and the UAE is not on either list. The required pathway for a short tourist visit is the Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream, lodged online through an ImmiAccount before departure. The base application charge is AUD 200 for applications made outside Australia. Home Affairs says this visa can allow a stay of up to 12 months, but the exact stay period, entry permission and conditions are those stated in the visa grant letter; UAE MoFA describes common tourist visa periods of 3, 6 or 12 months. Current Home Affairs global processing-time data for Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream, updated 25 May 2026 and decided to 30 April 2026, is 25% in 7 days, 50% in 18 days, 75% in 23 days and 90% in 31 days. UAE MoFA advises submitting at least 14 days before travel. There is no visa-on-arrival for Australia.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-19
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-19
Visa type
Visitor visa (subclass 600) - Tourist stream
Maximum stay
Up to 12 months; generally 3 months, with exact stay period/dates set in the grant letter
per entry
Entries
Single or multiple (decided by Home Affairs)
from issue date
Visa fee
AUD 200 (base charge, offshore)
consular fee only
Processing time
25%: 7 days; 50%: 18 days; 75%: 23 days; 90%: 31 days (Home Affairs data updated 25 May 2026; decided to 30 Apr 2026)
standard track
Validity
As specified on the visa grant letter
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you need a subclass 600 visa
UAE passports are not eligible for the ETA (601) or eVisitor (651). The Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream is your pathway.
· Tourist stream· No VOA
/02
Create an ImmiAccount
Register a free ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs website to lodge and track the application online.
· Online only· Free account
/03
Prepare supporting documents
Gather your passport, photo, proof of funds, travel itinerary, accommodation, and ties to the UAE showing you will return.
· Proof of funds· Return ties
/04
Complete and pay for the application
Fill in the subclass 600 Tourist stream form and pay the AUD 200 base application charge by card.
· AUD 200· Card payment
/05
Provide biometrics or health checks if requested
Some applicants are asked to give biometrics at a visa application centre or undergo a medical examination.
· If requested· Biometrics
/06
Receive the visa grant and travel
You receive a grant notice by email linked to your passport. Check stay length and entry conditions before flying.
· Email notice· Check conditions
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items
Personalized checklist
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RequiredUAE passport valid for the whole stay
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredRecent passport-style photo
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredImmiAccount registered
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredCompleted subclass 600 Tourist stream application
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredAUD 200 application fee paid
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredProof of sufficient funds (bank statements)
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
required
RecommendedConfirmed travel itinerary and accommodation
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedEvidence of ties to UAE (job, family, property)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedTravel/health insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
ConditionalBiometrics or health exam if requested
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
conditional
RequiredOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Official sourcesAustralia Home Affairs - Can I go to Australia? (last updated 19/02/2026 3:59 PM)Australia Home Affairs - Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream outside Australia (last updated 5/02/2025 12:06 PM)Australia Home Affairs - Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) (last updated 12/08/2025 9:00 AM)
Application link included: Australia Home Affairs - Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream outside Australia (last updated 5/02/2025 12:06 PM)
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visitor visa (subclass 600) base application chargeAUD 200Tourist stream, applying outside Australia
Payment surchargeVariesVaries by payment method, if applicable
Biometrics feeVariesOnly if collection is requested at a VAC
Health examinationVariesOnly if a medical is requested
Total estimateAUD 200 — AUD 350+incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard online application
25% 7 days / 50% 18 days / 75% 23 days / 90% 31 days
Current Home Affairs global processing-time guide for Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream; guide only and not specific to an application. UAE MoFA advises submitting at least 14 days before travel.
Peak-period application
Several weeks or longer
Times can extend during high-demand periods or if extra checks are needed.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
UAE not on ETA or eVisitor list
Australia limits the ETA (601) and eVisitor (651) to specified passport nationalities; the UAE is not included.
High
/02
No visa-on-arrival in Australia
Australia issues no visa on arrival; every visitor must hold a visa granted before boarding.
High
/03
Tourist stream is the standard short-visit route
The subclass 600 Tourist stream is the universal channel open to all nationalities for tourism.
Medium
/04
Proof of funds and return intent required
Applicants must show they can support themselves and will leave Australia at the end of the stay.
Medium
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-19
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-19
Australia subclass 600 processing refreshed
Added checked-date, refreshed official Home Affairs/UAE MoFA sources, updated subclass 600 processing-time percentiles, changed validity to grant-letter wording, and synced Chinese guidance.
2026-05-30
United Arab Emirates to Australia route verified
Confirmed via Department of Home Affairs and Tourism Australia that UAE ordinary passport holders are ineligible for ETA/eVisitor and must obtain a Visitor visa (subclass 600); base charge AUD 200 offshore.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can UAE citizens use the Australia ETA or eVisitor?—
No. Both the ETA (subclass 601) and eVisitor (subclass 651) are limited to specific passport nationalities, and the UAE is not on either list. You must apply for the Visitor visa (subclass 600).
Is there a visa-on-arrival in Australia for Emiratis?+
How much does the subclass 600 Visitor visa cost?+
How long can I stay in Australia on this visa?+
How early should I apply?+
How do I apply?+
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