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Australia Visa for Nepali Citizens

Visa requiredLast reviewed April 25, 2026

Nepali passport holders visiting Australia as tourists use the Visitor Visa. Processing time: 25–55 days standard. Apply through VFS Global Australia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Tourist visa: Visitor Visa (subclass 600) — Tourist StreamStay: 3 / 6 / 12 months per entry (case officer discretion)
Visa fee: Not listed in our record
Processing time: 25–55 days standard
Where to apply: VFS Global Australia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu

At a glance

At a glance — Australia Visitor Visa (subclass 600) — Tourist Stream

Processing time: 25–55 days standard; 75% of Nepal lodgements decided within 31 days.
Stay duration: 3 / 6 / 12 months per entry (case officer discretion); 12-month grants common for parents visiting children.
Visa validity: Up to 3 years multi-entry for repeat travellers with clean history.
Entries: Single or Multiple.
Bank balance / financial proof: Bank statements (last 6 months) showing NPR 500,000+ recommended, plus property / business / employer ties demonstrating intent to return.
Where to apply: Apply via ImmiAccount online; book biometrics at VFS Naxal; health exam if requested.

Visa types

Visa categories available

Tourist — Visitor Visa (subclass 600) — Tourist Stream
Tourism, visiting family / friends, holiday — short stay.
Stay
3 / 6 / 12 months per entry (case officer discretion); 12-month grants common for parents visiting children.
Processing
25–55 days standard; 75% of Nepal lodgements decided within 31 days.
Business — Visitor Visa (subclass 600) — Business Visitor Stream
Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Australia.
Stay
3 months per entry; up to 5-year multi-entry validity for repeat business travellers.
Processing
14–30 days.
Transit — Transit Visa (subclass 771)
Transit through an Australian airport en route to a third country (e.g. NP -> AU -> NZ / Pacific Islands).
Stay
Up to 72 hours.
Processing
1–10 working days (often 24–72 hours).
Medical — Medical Treatment Visa (subclass 602)
Receive medical treatment / consultation, donate organ, or accompany a patient as support.
Stay
As long as treatment requires; typically 3 / 6 / 12-month tranches.
Processing
Variable; urgent cases expedited (1–4 weeks); non-urgent 2–4 months.
Student — Student Visa (subclass 500)
Full-time study at a CRICOS-registered Australian institution (Higher Ed / VET / ELICOS / School / Postgraduate Research / Non-Award).
Stay
Duration of course + 1–3 month buffer.
Processing
Higher Ed 30–60 days · VET 60–120 days. Recent grant rate for Nepali higher-ed applicants ~75–85% (down from 90%+ pre-2024 reforms).
Student / Trainee — Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485)
Work / study / travel after completing eligible Australian qualifications. Streams: Post-Higher Education Work, Post-Vocational Education Work, Replacement.
Stay
Post-Higher Ed: 2 years (Bachelor) / 3 years (Masters) / 4 years (Doctoral). Regional bonus extension 1–2 years for regional graduates. Post-Vocational: 18 months (24 for select occupations / regional).
Processing
4 months 75th percentile / 8 months 90th percentile.
Work — Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482) — formerly TSS
Temporary employer-sponsored work for occupations facing skill shortage. Three streams: Specialist Skills (≥ AUD 135,000), Core Skills (CSOL, ≥ CSIT AUD 73,150), Labour Agreement.
Stay
Up to 4 years (Specialist & Core); 4+ for Labour Agreement.
Processing
Specialist Skills: 7 days median (priority); Core Skills: 21–60 days median; Labour Agreement: variable.
Skilled — Skilled Migration (subclass 189 / 190 / 491) — Points-Tested
Permanent residence (189 / 190) or 5-year provisional with PR pathway (491). Points-tested, occupation-list-based.
Stay
189 / 190: Permanent (5-year travel facility). 491: Provisional 5 years; PR via subclass 191 after 3 years living/working in regional area.
Processing
189: 12 months 75th percentile / 16+ months 90th; EOI wait 2+ years for non-priority. 190: 7–9 months post-invitation. 491: 6–9 months post-invitation.
Permanent — Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) — Permanent Residence
Permanent residence sponsored by an Australian employer. Three streams: Direct Entry (DE), Temporary Residence Transition (TRT), Labour Agreement.
Stay
Permanent.
Processing
Direct Entry: 14 months 75th percentile. TRT: 7 months 75th percentile.
Family Reunion — Partner Visa (subclass 309/100 offshore + 820/801 onshore)
Spouse / de facto partner / fiancé(e) [via 300] of Australian citizen, PR holder, or eligible NZ citizen.
Stay
Provisional (309/820) ~2 years until Permanent (100/801) eligibility window opens.
Processing
Stage 1 (309/820): 9–12 months 75th percentile, 18–24 months 90th. Stage 2 (100/801): 12–24 months after eligibility window.
Family Visit — Visitor Visa (subclass 600) — Sponsored Family Stream
Visitor visa for family of AU residents — used when applicant's tourist application is at risk of refusal (low income / weak ties), OR for parents waiting in 143 contributory queue.
Stay
3 / 6 / 12 months per entry.
Processing
6–12+ months (longer than Tourist stream because Department reviews sponsor financials too); sometimes 18 months.
Parent — Parent Visa (subclass 103 non-contributory · 143 Contributory)
Permanent residence for parent of AU citizen / PR / eligible NZ citizen.
Stay
Permanent (103, 143, 864, 804). Provisional 2 years (173, 884) before upgrade to 143/864.
Processing
103 (non-contributory): 30+ years queue (effectively closed). 143 (contributory): 12–14 years. 173: 5–7 years for provisional + 3 years for 143 upgrade.

Checklist

Required documents — Australia tourist visa

23 required · 10 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

Nepali passport bio-page (6+ months validity)
Required
Recent passport-size photo
Required
ImmiAccount visa application + Form 1419 (auto-generated)
Required
Bank statements (last 6 months, NPR 500,000+)
Required
Confirmed return ticket + travel itinerary
Required
Hotel booking / accommodation proof
Required
Travel insurance
Required
Family ties evidence (marriage cert, children's birth certs — notarised English translations + MoFA attestation)
Conditional
Invitation letter from AU host (if any) + sponsor passport / PR / citizenship copy
Conditional
Nepal Police Clearance (often requested for >3 month stays)
Conditional
Health exam at panel doctor (chest X-ray for >75-day stays)
Conditional
eMedical referral generated by ImmiAccount.
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
Required
See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Required
Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income
Conditional
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Required
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
Required
Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
Conditional
Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report
Required
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Required
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Conditional
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
Required
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Required
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Required
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
Required
Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
3. Pension Income
Conditional
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Required
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Conditional
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Required
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
Required
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Conditional
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Required
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Required
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Required
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

Where to apply

Australia embassy in Nepal

Mission: Australian Embassy — Kathmandu
Address: Bansbari, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal (P.O. Box 879)
Phone: +977 1 437 1678
Email: australian.embassy.kathmandu@dfat.gov.au
Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; visa enquiries via VFS or ImmiAccount only.
Application centre: VFS Global Australia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu — Naxal area, Kathmandu (Charkhal Road / Bhagawati Bahal). Biometric collection only — visa applications go via ImmiAccount online. Book biometric appointment at vfsglobal.com/australia/nepal.
Online portal: https://online.immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

Notes

Important notes

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
Income proof for Australian visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — no need to submit all four. Pick the bundle that matches your active income source.
Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST apply for an Australian visa. eVisitor (subclass 651) and ETA (subclass 601) are NOT available for Nepal — Nepal is not on those eligible-country lists.
All applications via ImmiAccount online (online.immi.homeaffairs.gov.au); biometrics at VFS Australia Kathmandu (Naxal).
Australian Federal Police (AFP) check is NOT required for Nepalis with no Australian residence — submit Nepal Police Clearance authenticated by MoFA Nepal instead, plus police clearance from any country lived 12+ months in last 10 years.
Health examination at Bupa-approved panel doctors in Kathmandu: Norvic International Hospital, CIWEC Clinic, B&B Hospital (Gwarko), Bir Hospital, Mediciti. Nepal is a high-risk TB country — chest X-ray mandatory for all 6+ month visas. eMedical referral letter generated automatically by ImmiAccount.
English-language tests accepted: IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge C1/C2 Advanced, OET (health professions). Test centres in Kathmandu (Putalisadak, Maitighar) and Pokhara.
VAC (Visa Application Charge) revised annually on 1 July. Figures here reflect the 2025–26 schedule effective from 1 July 2025.
From 23 March 2024: Genuine Student (GS) test replaces Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) for student visa applicants — GS embedded directly in subclass 500 form.
From 7 December 2024: Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) renamed Skills in Demand (SID) with three streams: Specialist Skills (≥ AUD 135,000 income, 7-day target), Core Skills (≥ AUD 73,150 CSIT), Labour Agreement.
From 1 July 2024: Temporary Graduate (485) age cap reduced from 50 to 35; second post-study work extension retained for regional Australia.
Working Holiday (subclass 417/462) is NOT available for Nepalis — no bilateral arrangement with Australia. Pursue Student (500) -> Temporary Graduate (485) instead for "earn-while-you-learn" pathway.
Always disclose prior visa refusals (any country) — non-disclosure triggers Public Interest Criterion 4020 fraud breach + automatic 3-year ban.

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FAQ

Australia visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Australia visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Australia as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Australia for tourism use the Visitor Visa (subclass 600) — Tourist Stream, which allows a stay of 3 / 6 / 12 months per entry (case officer discretion); 12-month grants common for parents visiting children.

How long does a Australia tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

25–55 days standard; 75% of Nepal lodgements decided within 31 days.

What bank balance is required for a Australia visa?

Bank statements (last 6 months) showing NPR 500,000+ recommended, plus property / business / employer ties demonstrating intent to return.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Australia on a tourist visa?

3 / 6 / 12 months per entry (case officer discretion); 12-month grants common for parents visiting children (Visitor Visa (subclass 600) — Tourist Stream).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Australia tourist visa?

Apply via ImmiAccount online; book biometrics at VFS Naxal; health exam if requested.

What documents are required for a Australia tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page (6+ months validity); Recent passport-size photo; ImmiAccount visa application + Form 1419 (auto-generated); Bank statements (last 6 months, NPR 500,000+); Confirmed return ticket + travel itinerary; Hotel booking / accommodation proof; Travel insurance; ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed).

Where is the Australia embassy in Nepal?

Australian Embassy — Kathmandu — Bansbari, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal (P.O. Box 879). Phone: +977 1 437 1678. Applications are lodged at VFS Global Australia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu, Naxal area, Kathmandu (Charkhal Road / Bhagawati Bahal). Biometric collection only — visa applications go via ImmiAccount online. Book biometric appointment at vfsglobal.com/australia/nepal.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Australia business visa?

Yes — Visitor Visa (subclass 600) — Business Visitor Stream. Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Australia. Processing: 14–30 days.

Is there an official online portal for the Australia visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://online.immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.

How is the Australia visa fee paid?

Visa, MasterCard, AmEx online via ImmiAccount; cash/card at VFS Naxal for biometric service fee.

Can Yatra For Fun help with a Australia visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Australia visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

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Last reviewed: April 25, 2026

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