🇲🇽MEXICO

🇦🇺AUSTRALIAMX-AU

Do Mexico passport holders need a visa to visit Australia?

Q: Which visa do Mexicans need for tourism in Australia?

The Visitor visa (subclass 600) in the Tourist stream, lodged online through ImmiAccount before travel.

Q: How long can I stay on a subclass 600 Tourist stream visa?

Usually up to 3 months per visit, though up to 6 or 12 months may be granted in certain circumstances.

Q: How much does the visa cost?

The base application charge is AUD 200 for an offshore application, plus possible card surcharges and any requested health or biometric costs.

Q: How early should I apply?

Apply several weeks before travel and avoid booking non-refundable flights until the visa is granted.

Q: Is the visa multiple entry?

It is commonly granted as a multiple-entry visa valid for 12 months, but conditions are set per application.

Mexican passport holders need a visa for Australia. They are not eligible for the ETA or eVisitor, so they must apply online for the Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream, before travel. Mexico is not on Australia's ETA (subclass 601) or eVisitor (subclass 651) eligibility lists, so neither of the fast online travel authorities is available to Mexican citizens. To visit Australia for tourism, an ordinary Mexican passport holder must obtain a Visitor visa (subclass 600) in the Tourist stream. The application is lodged entirely online through ImmiAccount before departure, with a base application charge of AUD 200 (offshore lodgement). The visa is typically granted for a stay of up to 3 months per visit and is commonly issued as a multiple-entry visa valid for 12 months, though up to 6 or 12 months stay may be granted in certain circumstances. Decisions usually take a few weeks; applicants should lodge well ahead of travel and not book non-refundable flights until the visa is granted.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE 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

Maximum stay

Up to 3 months per visit (up to 6 or 12 months possible)

per entry

Entries

Usually multiple entry

from issue date

Visa fee

AUD 200 (base application charge, offshore)

consular fee only

Processing time

Around 2-4 weeks (varies)

standard track

Validity

Typically 12 months from grant

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm the correct visa

Mexican citizens are not eligible for the ETA or eVisitor, so the Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream is the correct option for tourism.

· subclass 600· Tourist stream

/02

Create an ImmiAccount

· ImmiAccount· online only

/03

Prepare supporting documents

Gather a valid passport, proof of funds, travel itinerary, evidence of ties to Mexico and, if requested, an invitation or accommodation details.

· passport· financial proof

/04

Lodge the application and pay

Complete the online form, upload documents and pay the AUD 200 base application charge by card.

· AUD 200· card payment

/05

Complete health/biometrics if requested

Provide biometrics or a health examination only if the Department asks for them during processing.

· if requested

/06

Receive the grant and travel

You receive a grant notice by email; the visa is linked electronically to your passport. Carry the grant letter when you travel.

· email grant· electronic visa

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

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Mexican passport valid for the whole stay

required

Completed subclass 600 online application

required

ImmiAccount registration

required

Application fee AUD 200 paid

required

Proof of sufficient funds

required

Return or onward flight itinerary

recommended

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

recommended

Accommodation or invitation details

recommended

Travel/health insurance

optional

Health examination (only if requested)

conditional

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Base application charge (offshore)AUD 200Tourist stream, lodged from outside Australia

Credit card surcharge~1.4%Applied to card payments

Health examinationVariesOnly if requested by the Department

Biometrics collectionVariesOnly if requested at a service centre

Total estimateAUD 200 — AUD 350+incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard online processing

~2-4 weeks

Typical decision time for a complete offshore subclass 600 Tourist stream application.

Extended processing

Up to several weeks or more

Applies if additional documents, health checks or further checks are required.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Not eligible for ETA

Mexico is not on the ETA (subclass 601) eligible passport list, so the fast travel authority is unavailable.

High

/02

Not eligible for eVisitor

The eVisitor (subclass 651) is limited mainly to European passports; Mexican citizens cannot use it.

High

/03

All-nationality pathway

The Visitor visa (subclass 600) is open to all nationalities and is the standard tourist route for Mexicans.

High

/04

Online application required

Applications must be lodged through ImmiAccount with supporting documents and a fee.

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

Mexico to Australia route verified

Confirmed via Department of Home Affairs and Tourism Australia that Mexican citizens are not eligible for ETA or eVisitor and must obtain a Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream, with an AUD 200 offshore base charge.

/09 — The questions