Australia requisitos de visa 2026 — ETA, eVisitor & Visitor Visa Checklist

Descripción general de Australia requisitos de entrada 2026

Australia requires almost all visitors (except New Zealand citizens) to hold a valid visa before arrival. Three main options exist for short-term tourists: the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601) available to passport holders from the USA, UK, Canada, Japan, Singapore, and others; the eVisitor (subclass 651) for EU and select European passport holders; and the Visitor Visa (subclass 600) for all other nationalities.

The ETA and eVisitor allow multiple visits of up to 3 months within a 12-month period. The Visitor Visa (subclass 600) can allow stays of up to 12 months for certain circumstances. All visa applications are managed through ImmiAccount at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.

Lista de documentos requeridos for Australia Visitor Visa 2026

• Valid passport — sufficient validity for the duration of stay
• Passport photo — 35x45mm, white background, neutral expression
• Completed online application via ImmiAccount (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au)
• Financial evidence — bank statements, payslips, investment statements
• Employment letter or evidence of self-employment/business
• Travel itinerary — flights and accommodation
• Health insurance or Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC) for longer stays

Criterios de elegibilidad

Australia assesses visa applicants on health, character, and genuine visitor intent. Medical examinations may be required for stays over 3 months or for applicants from certain countries. A National Police Certificate may be requested. The visa officer assesses whether you will genuinely visit temporarily and comply with visa conditions. Financial self-sufficiency is an important criterion.

Cómo solicitar for an Australian Visitor Visa

Create an ImmiAccount at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au and apply for the appropriate visa subclass (ETA via Australian ETA app, eVisitor online, or subclass 600 through ImmiAccount). Upload required documents and pay the applicable fee. ETA processing is typically instant; eVisitor takes 1–3 days; subclass 600 can take 1–14 days or longer depending on complexity.

Categorias de Visa

Tiempos y Tarifas

Salud y Requisitos de Entrada

• Medical exam: Required for most visa subclasses. Must be conducted by a Bupa Medical Visa Services panel physician. Includes chest X-ray (age 11+), physical examination, and HIV/Hepatitis B testing for some applicants.
• Health conditions: Applicants with conditions requiring significant healthcare costs or community services may fail the health requirement. A Health Waiver may be available for some visa subclasses.
• Vaccinations: No mandatory vaccinations for short-term visitors. Student visa (500) applicants under 20 may need to provide evidence of measles and pertussis vaccination.
• COVID-19: No vaccination or testing requirements as of 2026.
• Police clearance: AFP (Australian Federal Police) national police check for applicants in Australia. Home-country police certificate for all countries lived in for 12+ months in the past 10 years. Required for most visa types.
• Biometrics: Required from some nationalities. Fingerprints and facial photograph collected at an Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC).
• OSHC: Overseas Student Health Cover is mandatory for the full duration of stay on a Student Visa (Subclass 500). Must be purchased from an approved Australian provider (e.g., Medibank, Bupa, Allianz).

Extension y Estancia Excesiva

• ETA / eVisitor: Cannot be extended. Must leave Australia before 90 days expire. Can re-enter for another 90 days within the 12-month validity period.
• Visitor Visa (Subclass 600): May be extended by applying for a new Subclass 600 visa before the current one expires. Apply through ImmiAccount. No guarantee of approval — genuine temporary entrant requirement applies.
• Student Visa (500): Extend by obtaining a new CoE for further study and applying for a new Subclass 500. Must maintain enrollment and attendance requirements.
• Working Holiday (417/462): Can apply for 2nd and 3rd year visas by completing specified work in regional Australia (88 days for 2nd year, 6 months for 3rd year).
• Bridging visas: If you apply for a new substantive visa while in Australia, you are typically granted a Bridging Visa A that allows you to remain lawfully until the new application is decided.
• Overstay consequences: Overstaying results in a 3-year exclusion period for future Australian visas. Repeat offenders or those who stay unlawfully for 12+ months face a permanent exclusion bar.

Rechazo y Apelaciones

• Common refusal reasons: Failure to meet genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement, insufficient financial evidence, health or character concerns, incomplete documentation, previous visa cancellations or overstays, failing points test for skilled visas.
• Review process: Most visa refusals can be appealed to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) within 21-28 days (onshore) or 28 days (offshore). The AAT conducts a merits review — a fresh assessment of the case.
• AAT fees: AUD 1,826 (general migration), refundable if the decision is overturned.
• Ministerial intervention: In exceptional circumstances, the Minister for Immigration may intervene under Section 351 or 417 of the Migration Act to substitute a more favorable decision.
• Reapplication: No mandatory waiting period to reapply after refusal (unless subject to exclusion period). Applications should address the specific reasons cited in the refusal notice.