Chapter 01
Australia visit visa at a glance (2026)
| Visa | Official fee | Processing | Stay | Apply via |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor (600), Tourist stream, from outside Australia | AUD 250 (≈ PKR 48,200) | Median about 41 days for Pakistan (FOI data, secondary) | Up to 3, 6 or 12 months, as granted | ImmiAccount + VFS biometrics |
| Visitor (600), Sponsored Family stream | AUD 250 base charge | Varies | As granted | ImmiAccount (sponsor in Australia lodges sponsorship) |
Chapter 02
Can Pakistanis get an Australia visit visa in 2026?
Yes. Pakistani passport holders apply for the Visitor visa (subclass 600), usually in the Tourist stream, to holiday or visit family and friends. Pakistanis cannot use the ETA (subclass 601) or eVisitor (subclass 651), which are limited to other nationalities. The Department of Home Affairs says the Tourist stream allows stays of up to 12 months, but the officer decides the actual period, and three months is common for first-time visitors.
Applications are lodged online. The Australian High Commission in Islamabad does not take visa enquiries and asks applicants to use ImmiAccount.
Chapter 03
How much is the Australia visa fee for Pakistanis?
The Australia visitor visa fee for Pakistanis applying from Pakistan is AUD 250 per applicant from 1 July 2026. The Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2026 raised the subclass 600 base charge from AUD 200 to AUD 250 for applicants outside Australia, and to AUD 630 for applicants inside Australia.
| Cost item | Official amount (as of 13 Oct 2026) | Our service fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor visa (600), applied from Pakistan | AUD 250 (≈ PKR 48,200) | Quote on WhatsApp | Official + service fee |
| Card payment surcharge | Shown in ImmiAccount | — | — |
| Biometrics, health checks, police certificates | Only if requested | — | Paid separately |
You pay the visa charge online by card in ImmiAccount. The fee is not refunded if the visa is refused. For every country's current fee, see our fees page.
Chapter 04
What documents do Pakistanis need for an Australia visit visa?
Pakistani applicants should follow the official VFS Global Pakistan subclass 600 checklist. Upload clear scans to ImmiAccount. The core items are:
- Scans of every page of your current passport, plus visa pages from old passports
- Family Registration Certificate (FRC) from NADRA (or Form B, or a written explanation)
- NADRA marriage certificate or nikah nama if married
- One recent passport-size photo
- Bank maintenance letter and three months' bank statements, stamped by the bank
- Travel plan, accommodation and itinerary (do not buy tickets yet)
- Assets if held: land, property, shares
- A valid polio vaccination certificate
If you are employed
- Last three months' salary slips
- Employment contract or employer letter with position, income and length of service
- Leave approval letter confirming you will return to work after the trip
If you run a business
- Business name, address and nature of business; business registration licence
- Business bank statements
- Certified copy of your NTN registration certificate from FBR
If you are a student
- Proof of enrolment at your school, college or university; parent's funding letter and bank statements if they pay
If you are a housewife or dependent
- FRC and nikah nama
- Funding letter from your spouse or relative with their bank statements and salary slips for three months, or business papers if self-employed
If you are retired
- Pension statements or bank credits; property or investment evidence (the checklist's asset section)
If you are a freelancer
- Bank statements showing regular foreign remittances, client contracts, FBR tax return and NTN
Visiting family in Australia: your relative's letter with full name, date of birth, relationship and the period they will support you, plus their last three months' bank statements and payslips. Children under 18 travelling without one or both parents need Form 1229 or a statutory declaration from the non-travelling parent. Applicants aged 75 or older need medical insurance for the whole stay.
Tip: tap an item to tick it off. Your ticks stay on this device.
Chapter 05
How much bank balance do you need for an Australia visitor visa?
Australia does not publish a minimum bank balance for visitor visas. The checklist asks for a bank maintenance letter and three months of stamped statements showing you can support yourself. Funds should comfortably cover flights, accommodation and daily costs, and should match your declared income. Sudden large deposits shortly before applying are a common red flag.
Chapter 06
How to apply, step by step
- Check eligibility with our eligibility checker.
- Create an ImmiAccount on the Home Affairs website and choose Visitor visa (600), Tourist stream.
- Upload documents from the checklist above; use English translations for Urdu documents.
- Pay AUD 250 by card.
- Wait for the biometrics request letter, then walk in to a VFS Global Australia Biometrics Collection Centre with your passport, photo ID and the letter. No appointment is needed (Australian High Commission).
- Respond to any requests for health checks or more documents.
- Track your application in ImmiAccount, where the status changes through "Received", "Initial assessment", "Further assessment" and "Finalised".
Chapter 07
How long does an Australia visa take from Pakistan?
There is no fixed time. Home Affairs publishes live processing times on its Visitor visa page. A secondary analysis of Freedom of Information data by Ternvisa puts the median for Pakistani Tourist stream applications at about 41 days, with most decided within two months. Apply at least two to three months before your travel date.
Chapter 08
Why do Australia visit visas get refused (and how to avoid it)?
Australian visitor visas are usually refused when the officer is not satisfied you are a genuine temporary visitor with enough funds and reasons to return. See Australia visa refusal reasons.
| Refusal reason | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| Weak ties to Pakistan | Show employment, leave approval, business, family and property |
| Unexplained funds or sudden deposits | Use statements that show your normal income pattern |
| Missing FRC, nikah nama or polio certificate | Follow the official Pakistan checklist item by item |
| Vague purpose | Give a day-by-day itinerary and, for family visits, a detailed invitation letter |
| False documents | Never submit them; Home Affairs can refuse any visa for three years after bogus documents (Australian High Commission) |
Chapter 09
What happens at the airport? (FIA and arrival checks)
Before you board in Pakistan, FIA immigration checks visit-visa travellers. The FIA FAQ lists a valid passport, return ticket, confirmed hotel booking, sufficient funds and a sound profile; government employees need a departmental NOC. Dawn reported over 66,000 Pakistanis offloaded in 2025 (Dawn, 18 December 2025), and since October 2026 staff at major airports pre-check visas, tickets, hotel details, funds and travel insurance (trips.pk citing Express Tribune).
Carry your visa grant letter, return ticket, accommodation, bank statement, employer letter and polio certificate. Follow our offloading checklist. Nobody can promise you will not be stopped; a complete, genuine file is the best preparation. In Australia, the Australian Border Force can still question you on arrival.
Chapter 10
Pakistanis living in the UAE or Saudi Arabia
Pakistanis living in the UAE or Saudi Arabia apply through the same ImmiAccount process from where they live. Give biometrics at the Australian collection centre in your country of residence, and add your Emirates ID or iqama, residence visa, employment letter from your Gulf employer and local bank statements. Keep enough residence validity to return.
Chapter 11
Australia vs. similar destinations
Chapter 12
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Australia visit visa fee for Pakistanis in 2026?
The base application charge for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) applied for from outside Australia is AUD 250 from 1 July 2026, up from AUD 200, under the Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2026.
Can Pakistanis get an Australian ETA or eVisitor?
No. Pakistani passport holders are not eligible for the ETA (subclass 601) or eVisitor (subclass 651). They apply for the Visitor visa (subclass 600) online through ImmiAccount.
Do I need an appointment for Australian visa biometrics in Pakistan?
No. The Australian High Commission in Islamabad says you no longer need to book an appointment to give biometrics in Pakistan. Take your passport, photo ID and the biometrics letter from Home Affairs to the VFS Global collection centre.
How long does an Australia visit visa take from Pakistan?
Home Affairs publishes live processing times on its website. FOI-based data published by Ternvisa shows a median of about 41 days for Pakistani Tourist stream applications, with most decided within two months.
Is a polio certificate needed for an Australia visa from Pakistan?
Yes. The VFS Global checklist for Pakistani subclass 600 applicants lists a valid polio vaccination certificate.
How much bank balance is needed for an Australia visit visa?
Australia does not publish a fixed amount. Home Affairs asks for evidence of enough money for your stay; the Pakistan checklist asks for a bank maintenance letter and three months of stamped bank statements.
Should I buy my air ticket before applying?
No. The official Pakistan checklist recommends that applicants do not confirm bookings or buy tickets until the visa is decided. A planned itinerary is enough.
Can I apply for an Australia visa without an agent?
Yes. The Australian High Commission states that you do not have to use a visa agent and can apply yourself on the Home Affairs website.
Can I work in Australia on a visitor visa?
No. Working on a visit visa is illegal in Australia and in Pakistan can lead to prosecution under the Emigration Ordinance.
Chapter 13
How Visit Visa Specialists helps
We review your profile against the official Pakistan checklist, organise and translate documents, write your travel plan and cover letter, set up ImmiAccount with you, and prepare you for biometrics and FIA checks. You pay the AUD 250 visa charge directly to Home Affairs. Our service fee is separate: Quote on WhatsApp. Home Affairs makes the decision.
Every fact, checkedSources+
- Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2026, item 58: subclass 600 base charge AUD 250 offshore, AUD 630 onshore, AUD 1,845 Frequent Traveller (legislation.gov.au, checked 13 October 2026)
- Department of Home Affairs: Visitor visa (600) Tourist stream page (stay up to 12 months; processing time tool; biometrics on request), last updated 1 Jul 2026 (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au, checked 13 October 2026)
- VFS Global: Pakistan subclass 600 Tourist and Business stream document checklist (FRC, nikah nama, bank letter, polio, NTN) (vfsglobal.com, checked 13 October 2026)
- Australian High Commission Pakistan: no appointment needed for biometrics; ImmiAccount; scam warnings; no need to use an agent (pakistan.embassy.gov.au, checked 13 October 2026)
- Ternvisa (secondary, FOI data): Pakistan Tourist stream offshore median about 41 days (ternvisa.com, checked 13 October 2026)
- News (This Is Australia, 3 Jul 2026): visitor visa charge AUD 200 to AUD 250 offshore from 1 Jul 2026 (thisisaustralia.com, checked 13 October 2026)
- FIA official FAQ: conditions for visit-visa travellers at Pakistani airports (fia.gov.pk, checked 13 October 2026)
- News (Dawn, 18 Dec 2025): over 66,000 offloaded in 2025 (dawn.com, checked 13 October 2026)
- News (trips.pk citing Express Tribune, 1 Oct 2026): pre-immigration document checks at Pakistani airports (trips.pk, checked 13 October 2026)
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