🇵🇭PHILIPPINES

🇦🇺AUSTRALIAPH-AU

Do Philippines passport holders need a visa to visit Australia?

Q: How long can I stay in Australia on this visa?

The visa may be granted for stays of 3, 6, or 12 months. The exact period and number of entries are shown on your grant notice.

Q: Do I have to give fingerprints?

Yes. Biometrics (photo and fingerprints) are collected at a VFS Global Australian Biometrics Collection Centre in Manila, Cebu, or Davao, usually within 14 days of lodging.

Q: How much does it cost?

The base Visa Application Charge is AUD 200, plus a local VFS Global biometrics/service fee. Additional applicants over 18 are charged separately.

Q: Can I lodge a paper application?

No. All subclass 600 applications must be lodged online through ImmiAccount; paper applications are not accepted.

Q: How long does processing take?

The Tourist stream lodged offshore is generally processed in about 11-28 days, but it can take longer if documents are missing or extra checks are needed.

Philippine ordinary passport holders need a visa to visit Australia. There is no ETA or eVisitor option for Filipinos; you must apply online for a Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream, before you travel. Filipino citizens are not on Australia's ETA (subclass 601) or eVisitor (subclass 651) eligible-passport lists, so the only tourism pathway is the Visitor visa (subclass 600) in the Tourist stream. The application is lodged online through an ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs website (no paper applications are accepted), and applicants must provide biometrics (photo and fingerprints) at a VFS Global Australian Biometrics Collection Centre in Manila, Cebu or Davao. The base application charge is AUD 200 (as of 2026). The visa can be granted for stays of 3, 6 or 12 months, is commonly multiple-entry, and is typically valid for up to 12 months from grant. Tourist stream applications lodged offshore are generally processed in roughly 1-4 weeks, though times vary with case complexity and document completeness. Decisions hinge on demonstrating genuine temporary intent, sufficient funds, and ties to the Philippines.

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, 6, or 12 months (as granted)

per entry

Entries

Usually multiple entry

from issue date

Visa fee

AUD 200 base charge

consular fee only

Processing time

About 11-28 days (offshore Tourist stream)

standard track

Validity

Typically up to 12 months from grant

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need a subclass 600 visa

Filipinos cannot use the ETA or eVisitor. The Tourist stream of the Visitor visa (subclass 600) is the correct visa for tourism, cruising, or visiting family and friends.

· Visitor visa 600· Tourist stream

/02

Create an ImmiAccount and start the application

Register on the Department of Home Affairs ImmiAccount portal and complete the online Visitor visa application. No paper applications are accepted.

· Online only· ImmiAccount

/03

Upload supporting documents

Attach passport bio page, photo, proof of funds (bank statements/certificate), travel itinerary, employment or business evidence, and any invitation letter.

· PDF/JPG uploads

/04

Pay the application charge

Pay the AUD 200 base Visa Application Charge online by card during lodgement.

· AUD 200· Card payment

/05

Provide biometrics at VFS Global

Book and attend a biometrics appointment (photo and fingerprints) at an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre in Manila, Cebu, or Davao, generally within 14 days of lodging.

· VFS Global· Within 14 days

/06

Wait for the decision and check the grant

Track status in ImmiAccount. On approval you receive a grant notice by email; the visa is electronically linked to your passport (no label).

· VEVO check· Email grant

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

Philippine passport valid for the duration of stay (6+ months recommended)

required

Completed subclass 600 application via ImmiAccount

required

Recent passport-style photograph

required

Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements/certificate, last 3 months)

required

Confirmed return/onward flight itinerary

recommended

Accommodation bookings or host details

recommended

Employment certificate, leave approval, or business registration

recommended

Invitation letter from family/friends in Australia (if visiting)

optional

Travel/health insurance for the trip

recommended

Biometrics appointment confirmation (VFS Global)

required

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visa Application Charge (base)AUD 200Subclass 600 Tourist stream, applied outside Australia

VFS Global biometrics/service feeapprox. AUD 50-90Paid locally for biometric collection and service handling

Additional applicant charge (per person 18+)AUD 200 eachIf lodging as a family on one application

Optional health/police checksVariableOnly if requested by the case officer

Total estimateAUD 200 — AUD 290incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard online (Tourist stream, offshore)

About 11-28 days

Lodge via ImmiAccount and complete biometrics; the published guide is roughly 1-4 weeks.

With incomplete documents or further checks

1-3 months+

Requests for more information, health or character checks extend processing significantly.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Holidays, road trips, and visiting Australian landmarks and cities.

High

/02

Visiting family and friends

Many Filipinos have relatives or friends settled in Australia.

High

/03

Cruises

Joining or departing a cruise that calls at Australian ports.

Medium

/04

Short business meetings

Conferences or meetings may use the Business Visitor stream instead.

Medium

/05

Family events

Weddings, graduations, and other special occasions.

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

Philippines to Australia route verified

Confirmed via the Australian Embassy Manila and Department of Home Affairs that Filipinos are not ETA/eVisitor eligible and must lodge a Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream online via ImmiAccount with VFS Global biometrics; base charge AUD 200.

/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Filipinos get an Australian ETA or eVisitor?—

No. The Philippines is not on the eligible-passport list for the ETA (601) or eVisitor (651). Filipinos must apply for the Visitor visa (subclass 600).

How long can I stay in Australia on this visa?+

Do I have to give fingerprints?+

How much does it cost?+

Can I lodge a paper application?+

How long does processing take?+

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