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Visitor/Tourist visa
Detailed information about Visitor/Tourist visas is available from the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website.
See: http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/index.htm
Who is this visa for?
A Visitor or Tourist visa allows people to visit Australia for tourism, visiting relatives and friends, or undertaking a maximum of three months study. Please note that holders of Visitor/Tourist visas are not permitted to work in Australia. For information about doing volunteer (unpaid) work while visiting Australia, see: eVisitor and http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/676/how-the-visa-works.htm,
If you are travelling to Australia for business purposes, please see: Business (Short Stay) visas (for stays of up to 3 months) or Long Stay Business visas (for stays longer than 3 months).
How to apply for a Visitor/Tourist visa
Please follow the links for your country of nationality from the following list:
Processing times
For service standards for Visitor/Tourist visa application processing, please see the DIAC website.
See: http://www.immi.gov.au/about/charters/client-services-charter/visas/1.0.htm
Depending on individual circumstances, applications may take shorter or longer than the indicated standard processing times. We advise you not to purchase airline tickets before your visa application is finalised.