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Egypt to Australia visa requirements

Egyptian ordinary passport holders need a visa before traveling to Australia. Egypt is not eligible for the ETA (601) or eVisitor (651), so you must apply online for the Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream. Australia does not offer visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival, or the streamlined ETA/eVisitor electronic schemes to Egyptian citizens. The ETA (subclass 601) and eVisitor (subclass 651) are restricted to a fixed list of mostly European, East Asian and North American passports, and Egypt is not on either list. The applicable pathway is the Visitor visa (subclass 600) in the Tourist stream, which is open to all nationalities. The application is lodged entirely online through an ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs website; the Australian Embassy in Cairo does not process applications. You provide travel plans, evidence of funds, employment/ties to Egypt, and meet health and character requirements. The base application charge is AUD 200 (offshore). A grant typically allows a stay of up to 3, 6 or 12 months as specified on the grant, with the visa electronically linked to your passport (no label). Tourist-stream processing is commonly around 11 to 28 days, but allow more time during peak periods. Work is not permitted on this visa.
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 - applied for online before travel
Maximum stay
Up to 3, 6 or 12 months as stated on the grant (commonly 3 months)
per entry
Entries
Single or multiple entry, as specified on the grant
from issue date
Visa fee
AUD 200 (base application charge, offshore Tourist stream)
consular fee only
Processing time
About 11 to 28 days for most Tourist stream applications
standard track
Validity
Usually up to 12 months from grant; travel must occur within that period
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Create an ImmiAccount
Register for a free ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs website, the only official channel to lodge a subclass 600 application.
· Online· Official portal
/02
Gather supporting documents
Prepare your passport, photo, proof of funds, travel itinerary, accommodation details, and evidence of ties to Egypt (employment, family, property).
· Documents· Genuine visitor evidence
/03
Complete the subclass 600 Tourist stream form
Fill in the online application with your personal details, travel plans, finances, and background, then attach scanned documents.
· Tourist stream
/04
Pay the application charge
Pay the AUD 200 base charge online by card. Keep the payment receipt and transaction reference.
· AUD 200· Card payment
/05
Complete health and biometrics if requested
Provide biometrics at an Australian Visa Application Centre and undergo a medical examination if the department asks for them.
· Biometrics· Health check
/06
Wait for the decision and travel
Track status in ImmiAccount. Once granted, the visa is linked electronically to your passport (no label); check entry and stay conditions before flying.
· No visa label· Check conditions
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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RecommendedEgyptian passport valid for the whole intended stay (6 months validity recommended)
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredRecent passport-style photograph
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredCompleted subclass 600 Tourist stream online application
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredProof of sufficient funds (bank statements, payslips)
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
required
RecommendedReturn or onward flight booking / travel itinerary
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedAccommodation booking or invitation details
Signed or stamped letter with host contact details and visit arrangements
recommended
RecommendedEvidence of ties to Egypt (employment letter, family, property)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedTravel/health insurance for the trip
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
ConditionalHealth examination results if requested by the department
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
conditional
ConditionalBiometrics provided at a Visa Application Centre 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 sourcesDepartment of Home Affairs - Visitor visa (subclass 600)Department of Home Affairs - Current visa pricingAustralian Embassy Egypt - Visas and migration
Application link included: Department of Home Affairs - Visitor visa (subclass 600)
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visitor visa (subclass 600) base application charge - Tourist streamAUD 200Offshore application; paid online when lodging
Biometrics collection feeAUD 0-50Charged at some Visa Application Centres; varies
Health examination (if required)AUD 50-200Paid to a panel physician; varies by clinic and tests
VAC service / courier feeAUD 0-40Optional centre handling charge where biometrics are taken
Total estimateAUD 200 — AUD 490incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard online processing (Tourist stream)
About 11 to 28 days
Typical timeframe for most subclass 600 Tourist stream applications lodged online from offshore.
Peak-season / complex cases
Up to 1-3 months
Longer when extra documents, health checks or high application volumes apply. Apply well ahead of travel.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Egypt not on the ETA list
The Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) is limited to a fixed list of passports; Egypt is not included.
High
/02
Egypt not eligible for eVisitor
The eVisitor (subclass 651) is restricted to European Union and select European passports, which excludes Egypt.
High
/03
No visa-on-arrival in Australia
Australia issues no visa on arrival; every non-citizen must hold a visa before boarding.
Medium
/04
Genuine visitor assessment
Applicants must satisfy the genuine temporary entrant criteria, showing intent to leave and ties to Egypt.
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
Egypt to Australia route verified
Confirmed via the Department of Home Affairs subclass 600 listing, the current visa pricing page and the Australian Embassy in Cairo that Egyptian ordinary passport holders are not ETA/eVisitor eligible and must apply online for the Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream at an AUD 200 base charge.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Egyptian citizens get an Australian ETA or eVisitor?—
No. Both the ETA (601) and eVisitor (651) are limited to specific passports (mainly European, North American and East Asian). Egypt is not on either list, so you must use the subclass 600 Visitor visa.
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