September 30, 2026
Planning to visit family in Sydney or explore Australia for the first time? Pakistani passport holders need the Visitor visa (subclass 600), and approval depends on your purpose of travel, financial evidence and ties to Pakistan.
This guide covers the Australia visit visa requirements from Pakistan in 2026, including the document checklist, AUD 250 application fee, processing times and how to apply.
Australia Visit Visa from Pakistan: Key Facts for 2026
- Visa: Pakistani citizens need the Visitor visa (subclass 600), as the ETA and eVisitor are not available to Pakistani passport holders.
- Fee: AUD 250 per applicant for applications made from Pakistan, up from AUD 200 before 1 July 2026.
- Stay: 3, 6 or 12 months, as decided by Home Affairs.
- Processing time: 90% of Tourist stream applications are decided within 33 days, according to global Home Affairs data for September 2026.
- Application: lodged online through ImmiAccount. Biometrics are given at an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (VFS Global) in Islamabad, Lahore or Karachi after Home Affairs requests them.
- Funds: no fixed minimum balance, but applicants must show enough money for the trip and ties to Pakistan that prove the visit is temporary.
Which Australia Visit Visa Do Pakistani Citizens Need?
Pakistani citizens need the Visitor visa (subclass 600) for tourism, family visits and short business trips. Neither the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) nor the eVisitor is available to Pakistani passport holders. In 2024-25, Home Affairs granted 14,751 visitor visas to Pakistani citizens, up from 13,043 the year before.
Applicants in Pakistan can choose from three streams:
Stream | Purpose | Maximum stay |
Tourist stream | Holidays and visits to family or friends | Up to 12 months |
Sponsored Family stream | Visiting a close relative who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident and sponsors your visit (apply from outside Australia only) | Up to 12 months |
Business Visitor stream | Business meetings, conferences and negotiations | Up to 3 months |
Source: Department of Home Affairs, Visitor visa (subclass 600).
Home Affairs granted 14,751 visitor visas to Pakistani citizens in 2024-25, up from 13,043 the year before.
Who Is Eligible for an Australia Visit Visa from Pakistan?
To qualify, you must satisfy Home Affairs that you:
- genuinely intend to stay in Australia temporarily, follow your visa conditions and return to Pakistan
- have enough money to cover your trip and stay, or a sponsor who will pay for it
- meet the health requirement, including any health examinations you are asked to complete
- meet the character requirement
- have repaid any debt to the Australian Government, or arranged to repay it
To assess the first point, the officer looks at your job, business, family and financial ties to Pakistan, your travel history and the purpose of your visit. Previous visits to the UK, USA or Schengen countries, with a record of returning on time, strengthen your application. If you have no travel history, a UK visit is a common way to build one, and our UK visit visa requirements guide explains how to apply.
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Australia Visit Visa Requirements: Documents Checklist for Pakistani Applicants
Your documents must prove four things to Home Affairs: who you are, how you will pay for the trip, why you will return to Pakistan and why you are visiting. The documents below come from the Australian High Commission’s checklist for Pakistan, grouped by what each one proves.
Identity and Family Documents
- Scans of every page of your current passport, plus old passports showing previous visas and travel
- CNIC, or Form B for children
- NADRA Family Registration Certificate (FRC)
- Nikah Nama or NADRA Marriage Registration Certificate, if married
- A passport-size photo taken within the last 6 months
Proof of Funds
- A bank account maintenance letter
- 3 months of bank statements, stamped by the bank
Proof of Ties to Pakistan
- Employed: an employer letter stating your position, salary, length of employment and approved leave, with 3 months of salary slips
- Business owner: business registration, FBR NTN certificate, FBR tax returns and 3 months of business bank statements
- Student: an enrolment letter from your school, college or university
Purpose of Visit and Sponsor Documents
- An invitation letter from your host in Australia, or a planned itinerary for tourism
- A funding letter from anyone paying for your trip, with proof of your relationship and their bank statements and pay slips
Health and Age-Related Documents
- A polio vaccination certificate showing an oral or injected dose given between 4 weeks and 12 months before travel
- If you are 75 or older: health insurance for the full stay
- If you are under 18: a birth certificate showing both parents’ names, plus Form 1229 or a statutory declaration from any parent who is not travelling
Before you upload: upload each document to your ImmiAccount as a clear colour scan. Urdu documents need an English translation that includes the translator’s full name, address, phone number, qualifications and experience. Do not buy air tickets or pay for bookings until your visa is approved.
How Much Bank Balance Is Needed for an Australia Visit Visa?
Home Affairs does not set a minimum bank balance for an Australia visit visa. You must show enough money to cover your flights, accommodation and living costs for the whole stay, or show that a sponsor will cover them.
Your 3 months of bank statements should show a regular income, such as salary credits or business receipts, that matches your employment or business documents. Large deposits made shortly before applying should be explained with evidence of their source. If a relative in Australia is funding the trip, include their funding letter, bank statements and pay slips.
How to Apply for an Australia Visit Visa from Pakistan in 5 Steps
You apply online through ImmiAccount and give your biometrics in Pakistan once Home Affairs requests them.
- Choose the right stream: select the Tourist stream for holidays and family visits, the Sponsored Family stream if an Australian relative will sponsor you, or the Business Visitor stream for business trips.
- Apply online: create an ImmiAccount, complete the application, upload your documents and pay the AUD 250 fee per applicant by credit or debit card.
- Give your biometrics: take your biometrics request letter and passport to an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre run by VFS Global in Islamabad, Lahore or Karachi. No appointment is needed, and VFS charges a service fee on the day. If you have given Australian biometrics before, check whether you can submit them through the Australian Immi App instead.
- Complete a health examination if required: if you plan to stay 6 months or more, or you are 75 or older, you need a medical examination, and stays of 6 months or more also require a chest X-ray. Home Affairs sends a referral letter with your HAP ID, which you take to an IOM health assessment centre.
- Get the decision: Home Affairs sends the decision to your ImmiAccount and email. An approved visa is linked digitally to your passport, so no visa label is issued.
Each family member, including children, needs a separate application and fee. Submit all family applications at the same time, as Home Affairs advises.
How Long Can You Stay on an Australian Visitor Visa?
Home Affairs decides your length of stay case by case, usually 3, 6 or 12 months. Your visa grant notice shows the stay allowed and the conditions on your visa, and you can check them at any time on VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online). The most common conditions are:
- Work (condition 8101): you cannot work for an Australian business or be paid for work while in Australia
- Study (condition 8201): you can study or train for a maximum of 3 months
- Health insurance (condition 8501): you must hold adequate health insurance for your whole stay
- No further visa applications (condition 8503): you cannot apply for most other visas while in Australia, unless Home Affairs waives the condition because of serious circumstances that arise after your visa is issued
- Total stay (condition 8558): you cannot stay more than 12 months in any 18-month period
On 17 September 2026, the Minister for Home Affairs announced that condition 8503 will apply to all future visitor visas, with no start date yet.
Parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents can get a multiple-entry Tourist visa with stays of up to 12 months. It is valid for 18 months for first-time visitors, 3 years after a compliant earlier visit, or 5 years for parents in the Parent visa (subclass 103) queue. To work, study or settle in Australia, see our Australia immigration page.
Australia Visit Visa Fees from Pakistan in 2026
An Australia visit visa costs AUD 250 per applicant when you apply from outside Australia, up from AUD 200 before 1 July 2026. Fees are set in Australian dollars, so the rupee amount depends on the exchange rate on the day you pay.
Stream | Fee | Note |
Tourist stream (applied from Pakistan) | AUD 250 | Holidays and family visits |
Sponsored Family stream | AUD 250 | Your sponsor may be asked to pay a refundable security bond of AUD 5,000 to 15,000 |
Business Visitor stream | AUD 250 | Stays of up to 3 months |
Tourist stream (applied in Australia) | AUD 630 | For visitors already in Australia |
Source: Department of Home Affairs visa pricing, from 1 July 2026.
VFS biometrics fees, health examinations and health insurance cost extra. The visa fee is not refunded if your application is refused.
How Long Does an Australia Visit Visa Take from Pakistan?
Home Affairs decides 90% of Tourist stream applications within 33 days, based on processing data published on 29 September 2026. Sponsored Family applications take longer, with 90% decided within 3 months.
Stream | 50% decided within | 90% decided within |
Tourist stream | 21 days | 33 days |
Sponsored Family stream | 40 days | 3 months |
Business Visitor stream | 7 days | 19 days |
Source: Home Affairs global visa processing times. Figures are worldwide, based on recently decided applications and updated monthly.
Why Are Australia Visit Visas Refused for Pakistani Applicants?
A refusal usually means the officer is not satisfied that you genuinely intend to stay temporarily and return to Pakistan. Common reasons include:
- Weak evidence of employment, business or family ties in Pakistan
- Large recent deposits in your bank statements with no explanation
- A trip length or itinerary that does not match your approved leave, finances or circumstances
- Missing documents, or answers in the form that differ from your evidence
- A previous visa refusal or immigration breach that was not declared
For a Sponsored Family stream refusal, your Australian sponsor can apply to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) for a review. In October to December 2025, Home Affairs approved 65.8% of sponsored visitor applications from Pakistan, so about one in three was refused.
FAQs
What is the Australia visit visa fee in Pakistan in 2026?
The Visitor visa (subclass 600) costs AUD 250 per applicant when you apply from Pakistan. VFS biometrics fees, health examinations and insurance cost extra.
How much bank balance is required for an Australia visit visa from Pakistan?
Home Affairs sets no minimum balance, but your funds must cover the whole trip. Your last 3 months of bank statements should match your declared income, and any large recent deposit should be explained. If a relative is paying, include their funding letter and bank statements.
Can Pakistani citizens apply for an Australian ETA?
No, Pakistani passports are not eligible for the ETA or eVisitor, so you must apply for the Visitor visa (subclass 600).
Can parents get a long-term Australia visit visa from Pakistan?
Yes, parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents can get a multiple-entry visa valid for up to 18 months, 3 years or 5 years, depending on their travel history and whether they are in the Parent visa queue. They can stay up to 12 months in any 18-month period.
Can I extend my visitor visa while in Australia?
No, visitor visas cannot be extended, but you can apply for a new Tourist stream visa in Australia for AUD 630 before your current visa expires. If your visa carries condition 8503, you can only do this after Home Affairs waives the condition.
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