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Australia Visit Visa from Pakistan

Pakistani passport holders visiting Australia for a holiday or to see family usually apply for the Visitor visa (subclass 600) in the Tourist stream, online through ImmiAccount. If an eligible relative in Australia is willing to sponsor you, the Sponsored Family stream is another option. Either way, you must satisfy the department that you are a genuine visitor with enough money for the trip.

Last reviewed 8 October 2026

At a glance

Official name
Visitor visa (subclass 600)
Streams for visitors from Pakistan
Tourist stream (apply outside Australia) or Sponsored Family stream
How to apply
Online through ImmiAccount
Biometrics
You may be asked to attend an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre
Visa format
Electronic, with no label in your passport
Work
Not allowed

Who this is for

  • Tourists planning a holiday in Australia
  • Relatives visiting family members who live in Australia
  • Parents attending a graduation or the birth of a grandchild
  • Applicants whose Australian relative is willing to act as a formal sponsor

When another route fits better

  • Parents who want longer stays with children in Australia: consider the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870).
  • Studying beyond a short course: apply for a Student visa (subclass 500).
  • Working in Australia: you need an employer-sponsored or other work visa.

Documents to prepare

Everyone

  • Passport bio page, plus old passports showing travel history
  • Bank statements and evidence of funds for the trip
  • Employer letter confirming approved leave, or business registration and tax records
  • Evidence of ties to Pakistan, such as property, family responsibilities or studies
  • A short itinerary with flight reservations and accommodation

If you are visiting family

  • Invitation letter from your relative
  • Proof of your relative's status, such as an Australian passport, citizenship certificate or visa grant
  • Proof of relationship, such as a NADRA Family Registration Certificate or birth certificates
  • Your relative's financial evidence if they are paying for your trip

Sponsored Family stream

  • Your relative's sponsorship and evidence that they are an eligible sponsor
  • A security bond, if the department asks for one

Step by step

  1. 1

    Choose your stream

    Most tourists and family visitors use the Tourist stream. Use the Sponsored Family stream only if an eligible relative in Australia will formally sponsor you.

  2. 2

    Create an ImmiAccount

    Set up an account and start the Visitor visa (subclass 600) application in the stream you chose.

  3. 3

    Upload documents and pay

    Attach clear scans with English translations where needed, then pay the visa application charge.

  4. 4

    Biometrics and health checks

    If you receive a request, give biometrics at an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre and complete any health examination with an approved panel doctor.

  5. 5

    Answer requests for information

    The department may ask for more evidence. Reply within the time given, or the decision may be made without it.

  6. 6

    Read your grant notice

    The visa is linked to your passport electronically. Check the stay period and conditions, such as 'No Further Stay', on the grant notice.

Costs to plan for

  • The visa application charge. Use the department's Visa Pricing Estimator for the current amount.
  • Biometrics collection centre service charges, if you are asked to give biometrics.
  • Health examination costs, if requested.
  • A security bond in the Sponsored Family stream, if the department asks for one. It is refundable if visa conditions are met.
  • Travel insurance, as visitors are generally not covered by Australia's public health system.
  • English translations of documents in Urdu or other languages.

Why applications get refused

  • Not meeting the genuine visitor requirement, given your personal circumstances.
  • Funds that are too low or that cannot be explained.
  • Weak incentives to return, such as no settled employment, property or family responsibilities.
  • Past visa non-compliance in Australia or another country.
  • Missing documents, or no reply to a request for information.
  • False or misleading information, which can lead to a period during which further visas are refused.

Tips before you apply

  • List all countries you have visited when the form asks, and attach evidence such as old visas.
  • Keep your planned stay realistic for your job and family commitments in Pakistan.
  • If your grant has a 'No Further Stay' condition, plan to leave on time, as you generally cannot apply for most other visas while in Australia.
  • Carry a copy of your grant notice when you travel, even though there is no visa label.

Questions people ask

Most people use the Tourist stream. The Sponsored Family stream suits applicants whose eligible relative in Australia is prepared to sponsor them formally, which can include paying a security bond if asked.

No. Australian visas are electronic and linked to your passport number. Keep your grant notice and travel on the same passport you used to apply.

Only if your visa does not carry a 'No Further Stay' condition, or if that condition is waived. Check your grant notice before making plans.

It is not always a visa requirement, but it is strongly advised. Medical costs for visitors in Australia can be very high.

Official sources

Fees, fund requirements and processing times change. Check the current figures on the official site before you apply.

Last reviewed 8 October 2026. This guide is general information, not legal advice. VisaWala is not affiliated with any embassy or government, and only the issuing authority decides a visa application.