Australia Visa from Dubai 2026 | Requirements, Fees & Process

Yes. Applications for the Visitor visa (subclass 600) are lodged online through ImmiAccount, so you don’t submit anything at an embassy. After you apply, Home Affairs may ask for biometrics or a health check, depending on your passport and your case.

The government fee for an Australia Tourist visa applied for from outside Australia is AUD 250 (about AED [convert]), paid directly to Home Affairs. Biometrics, medical exams and insurance cost extra if they apply to you. Our service fee for a tourist or business visa is AED [your fee]. We will tell you the full total before you pay anything.

No. A tourist visa uses the “genuine visitor” requirement, meaning you must show you plan to visit temporarily and leave before your visa ends. Strong UAE ties such as a job, residency, family and financial commitments help. GTE no longer applies to student visas either. Since March 2024 student visa applicants must meet the “Genuine Student” requirement instead.

There is no official minimum balance. You must show enough funds to cover your trip, your return travel and your costs in Australia, and the amount depends on how long you stay and where. Statements covering the last 3–6 months with regular salary credits look stronger than a balance that was topped up just before applying.

The government fee for the Tourist stream applied for outside Australia is AUD [insert official fee, check the Visa Pricing Estimator]. Biometrics, health checks, translations and our service fee are separate. Our service fee is AED [insert].

Processing times depend on the stream, your passport and how complete your application is, and Home Affairs updates them regularly. Check its current Global Visa Processing Times page for the Tourist stream before you plan. Student, work and skilled visas take longer than visitor visas.

It depends on your passport, how long you plan to stay and your health and travel history. Home Affairs tells you in your ImmiAccount if you need either one. If a medical exam is required, it must be done with an approved panel physician and finished within the deadline, or the application can be refused.

It is not a document you must upload, but Home Affairs strongly recommends health insurance. Some visitor visas are granted with a condition to keep adequate health cover during your stay. Student visa applicants must hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

The ETA (601) and eVisitor (651) are only for passports on the Home Affairs eligible list. Living in the UAE does not make you eligible. It is your passport that counts. If your passport is not on the list, you apply for the Visitor visa (subclass 600).

Yes. Most people use the Tourist stream with an invitation letter from the host and proof of the host’s status in Australia. The Sponsored Family stream is a separate option for certain close relatives and has its own rules, so check whether it suits your case.

The most common reasons are weak ties to the UAE, unclear or unexplained finances, an unclear purpose of travel, and missing or inconsistent documents. Not declaring a previous refusal can also lead to a refusal and may affect future applications. Strong, honest and consistent documents reduce the risk.

Yes, but first find out why you were refused. Reapplying with the same documents usually gives the same result. You must always declare the earlier refusal. Our team can review your refusal letter and tell you whether to fix the file and reapply or choose a different visa type.

Yes. You can lodge an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect from outside Australia. Your occupation must be on the relevant list, you need a positive skills assessment, and you need enough points. Work experience in the UAE can count if it is skilled and relevant to your nominated occupation. Invitations are competitive and not guaranteed.

The 482 now operates as the Skills in Demand visa, which replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage visa in December 2024. It is employer-sponsored, so you need an approved Australian employer to nominate you.

Apply at least 6–8 weeks before you travel, and earlier for peak periods (student intake in January–March, and December holidays). Do not book non-refundable flights until your visa is granted.