Australia Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) Checklist from Pakistan

Australia Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) Checklist from Pakistan

Short answer: A Pakistani passport holder visiting Australia for a holiday, or to see family and friends, applies for the Visitor visa (subclass 600) in the Tourist stream, entirely online through ImmiAccount. There is no free electronic visa for Pakistani passports. The decision turns on one test: whether the officer believes you are a genuine temporary visitor who will leave when it ends.

This guide is for Pakistani passport holders visiting Australia in the Tourist stream — the route most applicants take. The same visa has a Business Visitor stream for short meetings with no paid work. Every fact comes from the Australian Department of Home Affairs.

Who Needs This Visa?

Almost every Pakistani visitor needs the subclass 600 visa. Pakistan cannot use the free electronic ETA (subclass 601) or eVisitor (subclass 651), open only to a short list of mostly European passport holders. For a holiday or informal family visit with no formal sponsor, the Tourist stream is the usual choice. A stay of usually three months is allowed, in some cases up to twelve months. You cannot work on this visa, and you can only study on a short course of up to three months.

Document Checklist

Every item links to its official source. Rules last checked 4 Nov 2026.

  • Passport photo and details pages — Photo, personal details, and issue and expiry dates. Source: Home Affairs
  • National identity card — Your NADRA CNIC, if you have one. Source: Home Affairs
  • Proof of any change of name (if it applies) — A marriage or divorce certificate, or change-of-name papers. Source: Home Affairs
  • Proof you have enough money — Itemised bank statements for three months, pay slips, tax records, or term deposits. Source: Home Affairs
  • Letter from your employer (if employed) — States you plan to return to your job, with salary, leave, and return date. Source: Home Affairs
  • Audited accounts and tax records (if self-employed) — Proof of money; also shows your business needs you back. Source: Home Affairs
  • Proof you study in Pakistan (if a student) — Evidence you study at a school, college, or university at home. Source: Home Affairs
  • Other reasons to return home — Immediate family in Pakistan, or a house or major assets there. Source: Home Affairs
  • Your plans in Australia — What you will do, where you will stay, and how long each part lasts. Source: Home Affairs
  • Invitation letter (if visiting family or friends) — Your host's letter with their details, your relationship, and the visit's purpose and length, plus their status evidence. Source: Home Affairs
  • Birth certificate showing both parents (if the applicant is under 18) — A copy showing both parents' names; otherwise a family book or identity document. Source: Home Affairs
  • Undertaking declaration, Form 1257 (if a child will not stay with a relative or legal guardian) — Signed by the person the child will stay with in Australia. Source: Home Affairs
  • Health requirement — Meet the health requirement; use an approved panel physician if examined. Source: Home Affairs
  • Character documents — Military service or discharge papers, if they apply. A police certificate may be requested. Source: Home Affairs
  • Health insurance (strongly recommended) — You pay your own healthcare costs; visitors are not covered by Medicare. Some visas carry condition 8501. Source: Home Affairs
  • English translations of anything not in English — Upload the original and its translation together, with the translator's details in English. Source: Home Affairs
  • Clear colour scans — Clear colour scans or photos, with a multi-page document saved as one file. Source: Home Affairs
  • Passport at your biometrics appointment (if asked) — Bring the passport linked to your application; without it, the centre cannot collect your biometrics. Source: Home Affairs

Fees

Not confirmed — check the official page. The sources state no fixed fee for the subclass 600 visa. Use the official Visa Pricing Estimator before you pay. The charge is generally not refunded, even if refused or withdrawn.

Processing Time

No fixed time is published in the sources. Use the Home Affairs global visa processing times tool — a guide only. A general guide gives one to four weeks. Track your status in ImmiAccount.

How to Apply

  1. Choose the Tourist stream — the usual choice for a holiday or informal family visit with no formal sponsor.
  2. Build your complete file first, with translations.
  3. Create a free ImmiAccount, select the Visitor visa (subclass 600) and your stream, and complete the online form.
  4. Upload clear colour scans and pay the charge online by card. Processing starts only after payment.
  5. Give biometrics if asked, at a VFS Global centre in Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi. Walk-ins are accepted — confirm first. If your Visa Lodgement Number starts with AUI, you may use the Australian Immi App instead.
  6. Track your status in ImmiAccount and reply by the deadline if an officer asks for more evidence.
  7. Check your grant notice carefully. There is no visa sticker: the visa is linked electronically to your passport number. Check the grant length, entry type, and conditions (8101, 8503, 8558).

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Sending a thin application — Home Affairs may decide without asking for more, so include as much proof as you can.
  • Booking travel before the grant — Do not arrange travel until Home Affairs confirms the visa in writing.
  • Putting the whole family on one application — Each person must apply separately, though family applications can be submitted together.
  • Giving inaccurate information — Tell Home Affairs quickly if you made a mistake, and never submit a bogus document. False information can mean refusal and a three-year bar.
  • Planning to work or extend the visa — You cannot work on this visa, and you cannot extend it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much bank balance do I need for an Australian visitor visa from Pakistan?

Home Affairs sets no minimum. You must have, or have access to, enough money to support yourself and to leave — for example, bank statements for three months, pay slips, tax records, and term deposits.

Where do I give biometrics in Pakistan?

Only if Home Affairs asks. The centres are in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi, run by VFS Global. Walk-ins are accepted — confirm before you go. If your Visa Lodgement Number starts with AUI you may use the Australian Immi App.

My son lives in Australia. Can I get a longer visa?

Parents and step-parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents may be granted a visa valid for more than twelve months, case by case.

Can I work in Australia on a visitor visa?

No. Condition 8101 forbids paid work of any kind, including informal or cash-in-hand jobs. Short courses up to three months are allowed; longer study needs a student visa. Overstaying or working without permission can lead to cancellation and a future entry ban.

Related guides: See the complete visa document checklist for all routes, how to book a visa appointment, and our document pre-check service if you want a real person to review your file before you submit it.

Urdu Summary

پاکستانی پاسپورٹ رکھنے والوں کو آسٹریلیا جانے کے لیے وزٹر ویزا سب کلاس چھ سو درکار ہوتا ہے، اور درخواست امی اکاؤنٹ کے ذریعے آن لائن دی جاتی ہے۔ فیس کی رقم سرکاری ویب سائٹ کے پرائسنگ ایسٹی میٹر سے معلوم کریں، کیونکہ مقررہ رقم ذرائع میں درج نہیں۔ عام طور پر تین ماہ قیام کی اجازت ملتی ہے، بعض صورتوں میں بارہ ماہ تک، اور اس ویزا پر کام کی اجازت نہیں۔ تین ماہ کی تفصیلی بینک اسٹیٹمنٹ، ملازمت کا خط، اور پاکستان واپسی کی مضبوط وجوہات سب سے اہم ثبوت ہیں۔ ویزا کی تحریری منظوری ملنے سے پہلے سفر کا انتظام نہ کریں۔

This guide is general information only, not legal or immigration advice. Visa rules change — always verify the current requirements on the official page before you apply. SA Global Enterprises cannot guarantee any visa decision.

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