🇮🇩INDONESIA

🇦🇺AUSTRALIAID-AU

Do Indonesia passport holders need a visa to visit Australia?

Q: Can I use the free ETA or eVisitor like Singaporeans or Europeans?

No. The ETA (601) and eVisitor (651) are restricted to listed passports; Indonesia is not on either list, so you must apply for the subclass 600 Visitor visa.

Q: How much does the tourist visa cost?

The base application charge is AUD 190. Extra costs may apply for biometrics (about AUD 25–60) or a health examination if requested.

Q: How long can I stay in Australia?

Most Tourist stream visas are granted for a stay of up to 3 months, though some are granted for 6 or 12 months at the officer's discretion.

Q: How long does processing take?

About half of Tourist stream applications are decided within 10 days and 90% within 29 days. Apply at least 4–8 weeks before travel.

Q: Do I need to visit an office in person?

Usually no — the application is fully online via ImmiAccount. You only attend an AVAC if biometrics are requested.

Indonesian ordinary passport holders need a visa before travelling to Australia. Indonesia is not eligible for the ETA (601) or the free eVisitor (651), so tourists must apply online for a Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream, through ImmiAccount before departure. There is no visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or ETA option for Indonesian citizens visiting Australia. The Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) is limited to passports such as the US, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and the free eVisitor (subclass 651) is only for EU/European passports — Indonesia is on neither list. Indonesian travellers must therefore lodge a full Visitor visa (subclass 600) in the Tourist stream online via ImmiAccount, uploading evidence of funds, ties to Indonesia, travel plans and (where requested) health insurance and biometrics. The visa is typically granted for a stay of up to 3 months (sometimes 6 or 12 months at the case officer's discretion) and may be single or multiple entry. The base application charge is AUD 190 and the visa must be granted before boarding — there is no on-arrival option.

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.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream — apply online before travel

Maximum stay

Usually up to 3 months per entry (6 or 12 months possible at officer discretion)

per entry

Entries

Single or multiple entry (specified on grant)

from issue date

Visa fee

AUD 190 base application charge

consular fee only

Processing time

About 50% decided in 10 days, 90% within 29 days

standard track

Validity

Typically up to 12 months from grant; travel within the validity stated on the visa

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you are not ETA/eVisitor eligible

Indonesian ordinary passports are not on the ETA (601) or eVisitor (651) lists, so the subclass 600 Visitor visa is the correct tourist pathway.

· Visa-required· Subclass 600

/02

Create an ImmiAccount

Register for a free ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs website — this is the only official application portal.

· Online· ImmiAccount

/03

Complete the online application and upload documents

Fill in Form 1415 online and upload your passport, photo, proof of funds, employment/ties evidence, and a travel itinerary.

· Form 1415· Document upload

/04

Pay the visa application charge

Pay the AUD 190 base charge by card. The fee is non-refundable even if the visa is refused.

· AUD 190· Card payment

/05

Provide biometrics / health checks if requested

If asked, attend an Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC) in Indonesia to give fingerprints and a photo, or complete a health examination.

· AVAC· Biometrics

/06

Receive the grant and travel

Wait for the visa grant notice by email, check the stay period and entry conditions, then travel within the visa validity.

· Grant letter· Check conditions

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

Indonesian passport valid for the duration of stay

required

Recent passport-style digital photo

required

Completed online Form 1415 via ImmiAccount

required

Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements)

required

Evidence of ties to Indonesia (job, family, property)

required

Travel itinerary / flight and accommodation plans

recommended

Letter of invitation from host in Australia (if visiting friends/family)

optional

Travel/health insurance

recommended

Biometrics at an AVAC if requested

conditional

Health examination if requested by the case officer

conditional

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visitor visa (subclass 600) base application chargeAUD 190Tourist stream, main applicant, non-refundable

AVAC service / biometrics feeAUD 25–60Charged by the Australian Visa Application Centre if biometrics required

Health examination (if requested)AUD 300–500Paid to a panel physician; only if required by the case officer

Frequent Traveller stream (optional alternative)AUD 1,48010-year multiple-entry option, 3-month stays per visit

Total estimateAUD 190 — AUD 250incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard online (ImmiAccount)

10–29 days

50% of Tourist stream applications decided within 10 days, 90% within 29 days. Apply 4–8 weeks before travel.

Peak-season / complex cases

Up to 1–2 months+

Applications needing health checks, biometrics or further documents take longer; apply early.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Indonesia is not ETA or eVisitor eligible

Only specific passports (US, Japan, Singapore, EU, etc.) qualify for the 601/651 — Indonesia is excluded, so a full visa is required.

High

/02

Proof of genuine temporary stay

Applicants must satisfy the officer they will leave Australia, with evidence of ties and funds.

High

/03

Tourism, family visit or short holiday

The subclass 600 Tourist stream covers holidays and visiting relatives or friends.

High

/04

Biometrics or health checks may be requested

Some applicants are asked to attend an AVAC or undergo a medical, adding time and cost.

Medium

/05

Frequent travellers seeking long validity

Regular visitors may choose the Frequent Traveller stream for a 10-year multiple-entry visa.

Low

/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

Indonesia to Australia route verified

Confirmed against the Department of Home Affairs that Indonesian ordinary passports are not eligible for the ETA (601) or eVisitor (651) and must apply for the subclass 600 Visitor visa (Tourist stream) online; base charge AUD 190.

/09 — The questions