Temporary Purpose
A specific tourism, cruise or family-and-friends visit that fits the Tourist stream.
Australia Tourist Visa from Pakistan
Apply online for the Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream. Check the current AUD 250 fee, genuine visitor evidence, documents and biometrics process.
Subclass 600Tourist stream
From AUD 250Per applicant
No WorkVisitor condition
Visa Route
Subclass 600 Tourist stream
Government Fee
From AUD 250 per applicant
Stay
Up to 12 months, as granted
Entries
Single or multiple, as granted
Application
Online through ImmiAccount
Route Overview
What the Subclass 600 Tourist Stream Is For
This offshore stream covers a holiday, cruise, or temporary visit to family and friends. It is not the Business Visitor stream and does not allow employment.
- Tourism, holidays and cruises
- Temporary visits to family or friends
- Apply and receive the decision while outside Australia
- No work; business and medical purposes use other routes
What Home Affairs Needs to Understand About Your Visit
The official test is whether you genuinely intend to visit temporarily, have enough money and will follow the visa conditions. “GTE” is not the current label for this visitor route.
Enough Funds
Accessible funds for travel, accommodation and daily costs without working in Australia.
Reasons to Return
Employment, business, study, family or other commitments consistent with a temporary trip.
Travel History
A truthful account of previous travel, visas, refusals and compliance where the form asks.
Health & Character
You must meet the applicable health and character requirements for your circumstances.
Visa Conditions
You must intend to obey the permitted stay and every condition attached to the grant.
Read the official offshore Tourist stream criteria before lodging.
Australia Visit Visa Requirements from Pakistan
Home Affairs may decide without asking for more information. Upload a complete, readable file that explains your own circumstances.
Identity & Family
- Current passport identity page
- National identity and civil-status evidence where relevant
- Parental consent and child documents for applicants under 18
Purpose & Itinerary
- Clear reason for the visit and proposed dates
- Itinerary, accommodation or host details
- Invitation and relationship evidence for a family/friend visit
Funds & Sponsorship
- Recent banking evidence showing credible activity
- Income, employment or business evidence
- Sponsor identity, relationship and funding proof if another person pays
Return Circumstances
- Employment, business or study commitments
- Relevant family and economic circumstances in Pakistan
- Previous travel and immigration history
Translations: provide both the original and English translation. Translators outside Australia must include their name, contact details, qualifications and experience in English.
No guaranteed balance: the funds required depend on your proposed trip, circumstances and who is paying.
Australia Tourist Visa Fee, Stay & Entry
The grant letter—not an agent or general webpage—sets the final stay period, validity, entry permission and conditions.
Application charge
From AUD 250
For each offshore Tourist stream applicant. Extra service costs can apply.
Maximum possible stay
Up to 12 months
Home Affairs chooses the permitted stay for the individual case.
Travel permission
Single or multiple entry
The grant letter confirms whether you can return while the visa is valid.
Family applications
One application each
Every adult and child applies separately and pays the applicable charge.
Visa prices can change, and health checks, police certificates, biometrics or payment surcharges may cost extra. Confirm the amount shown in ImmiAccount on the day you submit.
How to Apply for an Australia Tourist Visa from Pakistan
The normal process is online. You do not need to visit the Australian High Commission simply to lodge the application.
Confirm the Stream
Use the offshore Subclass 600 Tourist stream for tourism, a cruise or visiting family/friends.
Create ImmiAccount
Start the application on the official Department of Home Affairs online portal.
Upload Evidence
Attach clear colour scans and English translations relevant to your circumstances.
Submit & Pay
Pay the applicable charge for each applicant; an unpaid application is not processed.
Complete Requests
Provide biometrics, health exams or further documents if Home Affairs asks.
Receive the Decision
Monitor ImmiAccount and remain outside Australia when the decision is made.
Wait for Your Biometrics Request Letter
Do not book or upload biometrics based on guesswork. Home Affairs will tell you if personal identifiers are required and which route is available.
01
Read the Letter
Find the Visa Lodgement Number and follow the deadline and instructions issued for the applicant.
02
Check App Eligibility
In Pakistan, an AUI-starting VLN plus a compatible ePassport and phone may allow the Australian Immi App.
03
Use the Centre if Directed
If the VLN is not eligible for the app, attend the Australian Biometrics Collection Centre identified by the official instructions.
Check official Australian Immi App eligibility and instructions.
Common Australia Visitor Visa Mistakes
Accuracy and relevance matter more than uploading a large, repetitive file.
Using the outdated “GTE” label
For this visitor route, address the current genuine visitor criteria and your temporary purpose.
Treating a balance as the whole case
Home Affairs does not publish a fixed bank amount that guarantees a grant.
Unexplained recent deposits
Large credits should have a credible, documented source consistent with your income.
Generic itinerary or invitation
Dates, host, accommodation and trip purpose should form one understandable plan.
Missing English translations
Submit both the original document and a compliant English translation.
Booking travel before grant
Home Affairs advises offshore applicants not to arrange travel until the visa is granted in writing.
Australia Tourist Visa FAQs from Pakistan
Need help organising your supporting information? Submit your profile for an initial document-readiness review.
Build a Clearer Australia Visitor Visa File
Organise your purpose, funds and return circumstances before lodging. EasyVisa provides independent general information and administrative document support.
EasyVisa is not the Australian Government and does not guarantee a visa. If you appoint someone to provide Australian immigration assistance, check the official rules on who can help.