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Do UAE passport holders need a visa to visit Australia?

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. The visa is typically granted for a stay of 3, 6, or 12 months, with single or multiple entries determined by the Department of Home Affairs. There is no visa-on-arrival for Australia. Apply 4 to 6 weeks ahead, as processing can take from days to several weeks depending on the applicant.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
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 2026-05-30
Visa type
Visitor visa (subclass 600) - Tourist stream
Maximum stay
Up to 3, 6 or 12 months (granted by case)
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
From a few days to several weeks
standard track
Validity
Up to 12 months from grant
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

10 items
Personalized checklist
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UAE passport valid for the whole stay
required
Recent passport-style photo
required
ImmiAccount registered
required
Completed subclass 600 Tourist stream application
required
AUD 200 application fee paid
required
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements)
required
Confirmed travel itinerary and accommodation
recommended
Evidence of ties to UAE (job, family, property)
recommended
Travel/health insurance
recommended
Biometrics or health exam if requested
conditional
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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
Credit/debit card surcharge~1.4%Applied to the card payment
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
From a few days to several weeks
Lodge via ImmiAccount; apply 4-6 weeks before travel to be safe.
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
2026-05-30
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).
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