Australia visit visa from Pakistan (subclass 600)
An Australia visit visa (subclass 600) is for holidays, visiting family or friends and business visits, usually for 3 months and up to 12. You apply online in ImmiAccount, pay AUD 250 and show three months of bank statements and your reasons to return; the High Commission in Islamabad takes no applications. The main fee is A$250 (about PKR 48,200). Decisions usually take 21 to 33 days.
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At a glance
- Main fee
- A$250 (about PKR 48,200)
- Processing time
- 21 to 33 days
- Documents
- 12 on the list
- Apply online in ImmiAccount and pay AUD 250; there is no counter at the High Commission.
- Usually 3 months; up to 12 in certain circumstances.
- Show three months of bank statements and your reasons to return.
Fees
| Fee | Official amount | About in PKR |
|---|---|---|
| Visa application charge (applying outside Australia)Paid online in ImmiAccount, from 1 July 2026; card payments carry a small surcharge. | A$250 | PKR 48,200 |
Rupee amounts are a guide only, at the mid-market rate on October 9, 2026 (1 AUD = PKR 192.68). Your bank and the visa centre use their own rates.
Check the amount on the official source.
Official fee pages:Current visa pricing (from 1 July 2026)
Processing time
Usually 21 to 33 days
Tourist stream: half decided in 21 days, 90% in 33 days (Home Affairs, September 2026). The Sponsored Family stream takes longer: 90% in 3 months.
Official source: Global visa processing timesDocuments you need
From our draft document list for this visa. Your own list depends on your situation, so check the official source.
Usually needed
Passport
Scan of the passport pages with your photo and details.
Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC)
Your national identity card.
Bank statement / proof of funds
Itemised personal bank statements for the last three months, or other proof of money (term deposits, tax records, credit card statements).
Other vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA, e.g. meningococcal ACYW, influenza)
A polio (IPV) dose within 12 months of travel: the High Commission asks applicants from Pakistan for it, and missing it can delay or stop a visa.
Needed in some situations
Salary slips
Recent pay slips.
Employer reference or leave letter (NOC)
Letter from your employer with your post and leave dates: a reason to return.
Invitation letter from host or business
From your relative, friend or business: how you know them, why you visit, how long you stay and where.
Birth certificate (NADRA CRC or union council)
Under 18: birth certificate with both parents' names, and Form 1229 consent from a parent who is not travelling.
Immigration medical exam (panel physician)
A stay of 6 months or more: a medical examination and, from age 11, a chest x-ray with a Home Affairs panel physician (in Islamabad, Lahore or Karachi).
Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA)
Pakistan exit requirement, not a visa document: when you leave Pakistan you must show a NIMS/NADRA vaccination certificate including polio (the old paper card is no longer accepted, and since 14 September 2026 airports check a NADRA-integrated vaccination record). Verify current rules.
Can support your application
FBR income tax return / wealth statement
Tax records, audited accounts or property papers.
Police character certificate
Only if Home Affairs asks: from the Senior Superintendent of Police where you live.
Where to apply in Pakistan
The mission does not take visa applications at its counter: you apply in the ways listed below.
Australian High Commission in Islamabad
High commissionConstitution Avenue and Ispahani Road, Diplomatic Enclave No. 1, Sector G-5/4, Islamabad
Does not take visa applications at its counter. You apply online in ImmiAccount, and the Department of Home Affairs decides. The High Commission takes no visa applications and answers no visa enquiries; if Home Affairs asks for your biometrics, give them at a VFS Global centre.
Ways to apply
Online portalApply online in ImmiAccount
Create an ImmiAccount, apply and pay online; you do not need to visit the High Commission or use an agent.
Visa centreAustralian Biometrics Collection Centre (VFS Global)
Only when Home Affairs asks for biometrics: walk in, no appointment, with your passport, photo ID and the letter. The centre charges a service fee.
In Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi
Health examinations are done by Home Affairs panel physicians in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, booked with the HAP ID from ImmiAccount.
How to apply, step by step
Gather your documents
Passport, CNIC, itemised personal bank statements for the last three months, proof of your job or business, and an invitation if you visit family or friends. Translate any document not in English.
Visitor visa (subclass 600): Tourist stream (apply outside Australia)Apply online
Create an ImmiAccount, apply in the Tourist stream (or the Business Visitor or Sponsored Family stream) and pay AUD 250. Each person applies and pays separately.
Visitor visa (subclass 600): Tourist stream (apply outside Australia)Biometrics if asked
If Home Affairs asks, give your fingerprints and photo at a VFS Global centre in Islamabad, Lahore or Karachi: walk in with your passport and the letter; the centre charges a service fee (PKR 6,058 in October 2026).
BiometricsHealth checks for long stays
For a stay of 6 months or more you need a medical examination and, from age 11, a chest x-ray with a Home Affairs panel physician.
What health examinations you needDecision
Home Affairs decides online: half of Tourist stream applications in 21 days and 90% in 33 days.
Global visa processing times
Questions people ask
How much does an Australia visit visa cost from Pakistan?
Visa application charge (applying outside Australia): A$250 (about PKR 48,200). Fees change, so check the official fee page before you pay.
Current visa pricing (from 1 July 2026) (opens in a new tab)How long does an Australia visit visa take from Pakistan?
Decisions usually take 21 to 33 days. Tourist stream: half decided in 21 days, 90% in 33 days (Home Affairs, September 2026). The Sponsored Family stream takes longer: 90% in 3 months.
Global visa processing times (opens in a new tab)What documents do I need for an Australia visit visa from Pakistan?
The usual documents are: Passport, Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC), Bank statement / proof of funds, and Other vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA, e.g. meningococcal ACYW, influenza). Depending on your situation, you may also need: Salary slips, Employer reference or leave letter (NOC), Invitation letter from host or business, Birth certificate (NADRA CRC or union council), Immigration medical exam (panel physician), and Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA).
Where do I apply for an Australia visit visa in Pakistan?
Australian High Commission in Islamabad does not take visa applications at its counter. Ways to apply: Apply online in ImmiAccount and Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (VFS Global).
How much bank balance do I need for an Australia visit visa?
Home Affairs sets no fixed amount: you must have, or have access to, enough money for your stay. It asks for itemised personal bank statements for the last three months, and other proof such as pay slips or tax records.
Visitor visa (subclass 600): Tourist stream (apply outside Australia) (opens in a new tab)Where do I give biometrics for an Australian visa in Pakistan?
Only if Home Affairs asks for them: at the VFS Global centre in Islamabad, Lahore or Karachi. You walk in with your passport, photo ID and the letter; no appointment is needed.
Visas and migration (opens in a new tab)Do I need a polio vaccine for an Australian visa from Pakistan?
Yes. The High Commission asks applicants from Pakistan for a polio (IPV) dose within 12 months of travel, and missing it can delay or stop a visa.
Australian High Commission, Pakistan (home page notices) (opens in a new tab)