# Australia visa for Nepali citizens

> Australia visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time. Apply online with Yatra For Fun.

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.

- **Visa route (tourist):** Visa required
- **Canonical page:** https://yatraforfun.com/visa/australia
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-04-25

## Embassy / mission

- **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 (ImmiAccount — universal application portal) · https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au (Department of Home Affairs) · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/aus (VFS Australia Nepal — biometrics)
- **Payment:** Visa, MasterCard, AmEx online via ImmiAccount; cash/card at VFS Naxal for biometric service fee.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Visitor Visa (subclass 600) — Tourist Stream

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

**Required documents:**

- 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
- 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) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Common refusal patterns for Nepal: weak ties (insufficient property / business / family in Nepal), low bank balance, vague itinerary, undisclosed prior refusals (UK / Schengen / US), young single applicant without dependants.
- Condition 8503 (No Further Stay) frequently imposed on first-time tourist visas — cannot extend or change visa onshore.
- For visiting children studying in Australia, include CoE + student visa grant copy of the child.

### Business — Visitor Visa (subclass 600) — Business Visitor Stream

**Purpose:** Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Australia.
**Stay duration:** 3 months per entry; up to 5-year multi-entry validity for repeat business travellers.
**Validity:** Up to 5 years for established business profiles.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 14–30 days.
**How to apply:** ImmiAccount online; biometrics at VFS Naxal.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, ImmiAccount form
- Invitation letter from Australian company
- Australian inviter ABN / company registration
- Cover letter from Nepali employer / company
- Conference / event registration (where applicable) *(conditional)*
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental — For business travellers, the Business bundle below is the most relevant.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

### Transit — Transit Visa (subclass 771)

**Purpose:** Transit through an Australian airport en route to a third country (e.g. NP -> AU -> NZ / Pacific Islands).
**Stay duration:** Up to 72 hours.
**Validity:** Single transit only.
**Entries:** Single.
**Processing time:** 1–10 working days (often 24–72 hours).
**How to apply:** ImmiAccount online; biometrics at VFS Naxal if first AU application.

**Required documents:**

- Passport (6+ months)
- Confirmed onward ticket within 72 hours of arrival
- Visa for next destination (e.g. NZ visa)
- Brief travel itinerary
- Photo

**Notes:**
- No transit-without-visa privilege for Nepali ordinary passports.
- If stay required >72 hours, apply for Visitor 600 instead.

### Medical — Medical Treatment Visa (subclass 602)

**Purpose:** Receive medical treatment / consultation, donate organ, or accompany a patient as support.
**Stay duration:** As long as treatment requires; typically 3 / 6 / 12-month tranches.
**Validity:** Per treatment plan; renewable onshore.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** Variable; urgent cases expedited (1–4 weeks); non-urgent 2–4 months.
**How to apply:** ImmiAccount online; biometrics at VFS Naxal; health exam.

**Required documents:**

- Letter from AU treating doctor / hospital with treatment plan + estimated costs + duration
- Financial undertaking (bank statements showing AUD-equivalent of treatment cost + living costs)
- Nepali medical reports (notarised English translations)
- Referral letter from Nepali doctor
- Passport, photo, ImmiAccount form
- Nepal Police Clearance (for >3 month stays)
- Health insurance policy
- Accommodation arrangements in Australia
- Return ticket
- Escort relationship proof (if accompanying patient) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Applicant must sign undertaking NOT to access Medicare (no reciprocal agreement with Nepal).
- Hospital admission letter must be specific (not generic) — vague treatment plan is common refusal cause.

### Student — Student Visa (subclass 500)

**Purpose:** Full-time study at a CRICOS-registered Australian institution (Higher Ed / VET / ELICOS / School / Postgraduate Research / Non-Award).
**Stay duration:** Duration of course + 1–3 month buffer.
**Validity:** Up to 5 years; aligned to course end date.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 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).
**How to apply:** ImmiAccount online; biometrics at VFS Naxal; health exam.
**Financial requirement:** AUD 29,710 living costs (for 12 months as of Oct 2024) + tuition + AUD 2,500 travel + AUD 13,502 per accompanying spouse + AUD 3,796 per child. Bank statements 6+ months OR NRB-licensed bank education-loan sanction OR sponsor affidavit + sponsor income proof.

**Required documents:**

- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from CRICOS provider
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy for full visa duration
- Passport, photo, ImmiAccount form
- Genuine Student (GS) statement (post 23 Mar 2024 — replaces GTE) — Answer 4 specific questions on ties to Nepal, study rationale, post-study intent, course-job alignment.
- Academic transcripts (SLC/SEE + 10+2 + Bachelor's) with notarised English translations + character certificates
- English test report (IELTS 5.5+ Higher Ed / 6.0+ postgrad / 4.5+ ELICOS pathway)
- Evidence of funds (bank statements 6+ months, fixed deposits, education-loan sanction letter from NRB-licensed bank, sponsor affidavit + sponsor income proof)
- Source-of-funds explanation (property valuation, business income tax returns, salary slips of sponsor)
- Nepal Police Clearance (authenticated by MoFA Nepal)
- Health examination via eMedical at panel doctor (Norvic / CIWEC / Mediciti / B&B / Bir)
- Statement of purpose / CV
- Work experience letters (if any) *(conditional)*
- Gap-year explanation (if applicable) *(conditional)*
- Spouse / dependents docs (marriage cert + birth certs translated, English proficiency for spouse — IELTS 4.5 functional or 200h pre-paid ELICOS) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle for sponsor (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- GS test (Genuine Student) replaces GTE since 23 March 2024 — be specific and consistent.
- Common refusal patterns: study gap inconsistency, weak sponsor income vs. course cost, course not aligned with prior study/work, low IELTS, agent-template statements.
- Work rights: 48 hours/fortnight during term, unrestricted during scheduled breaks (cap reinstated 1 July 2023).
- Education agents in Kathmandu (PIE-registered): IDP Nepal, AECC, Edwise, Universal Group — agent code (AGCD) listed on CoE.

### Student / Trainee — Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485)

**Purpose:** Work / study / travel after completing eligible Australian qualifications. Streams: Post-Higher Education Work, Post-Vocational Education Work, Replacement.
**Stay duration:** 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).
**Validity:** Single grant (once-in-a-lifetime, with limited Replacement re-grant).
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 4 months 75th percentile / 8 months 90th percentile.
**How to apply:** ImmiAccount online (usually applied onshore from Australia within 6 months of course completion).
**Eligibility:** <35 years at application (lowered from 50 effective 1 July 2024), held a Student 500 visa within last 6 months, completed eligible Australian-study-requirement qualification, competent English (IELTS 6.0 with no band <5.5), AFP check, health insurance for full visa period.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Completion letter from institution + transcripts + testamur
- AFP National Police Check (since holder is in Australia)
- Nepal Police Clearance (for time in Nepal in last 10 years if 12+ months stay)
- Health insurance evidence
- English test (IELTS 6.0+ valid <3 years)
- Form 1221 (additional personal details)
- CV

**Notes:**
- 485 is the typical "earn-while-you-learn" pathway since Working Holiday (417/462) is unavailable for Nepalis.
- Common pathway: 500 (Student) -> 485 (PSW) -> 482 (Skills in Demand) -> 186 (PR).

### Work — Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482) — formerly TSS

**Purpose:** 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 duration:** Up to 4 years (Specialist & Core); 4+ for Labour Agreement.
**Validity:** 4 years; renewable; pathway to PR via 186 TRT after 2 years.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** Specialist Skills: 7 days median (priority); Core Skills: 21–60 days median; Labour Agreement: variable.
**How to apply:** Three-stage: (1) Employer applies for Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) — AUD 420 fee, valid 5 years; (2) Nomination — AUD 330 + SAF levy; (3) Visa application by candidate via ImmiAccount; biometrics at VFS Naxal.
**Eligibility:** Occupation on Core Skills Occupation List (Core stream) OR salary AUD 135k+ (Specialist), salary at or above market rate AND CSIT (AUD 73,150 from 1 July 2024), 1+ year of full-time work experience in nominated occupation in last 5 years (was 2 pre-Dec 2024), competent English (IELTS 5.0 each band or equivalent for Core; some occupations exempt), valid skills assessment (TRA-listed trades; AHPRA registration for nurses/doctors), Australian employer sponsor with approved nomination.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Employer's nomination approval letter
- Employment contract (salary, hours, location, duties)
- CV
- Qualifications + skills assessment (if required)
- English test (IELTS 5.0 each band or equivalent)
- Nepal Police Clearance + any country 12+ months last 10 years
- Health exam
- Form 80 + 1221
- Employer reference letters with detailed duties matching ANZSCO description
- Payslips / tax returns evidencing prior salary trajectory
- DoFE labour permit + PDO + SSF + insurance — Mandatory under DoFE Nepal rules for outbound workers.
- ANY ONE income bundle (only one needed — Salary bundle most relevant for employed applicants)
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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.

**Notes:**
- Renamed from TSS to Skills in Demand (SID) on 7 December 2024.
- Mobility provision: 482 holders have 180 days (up from 60) to find new sponsor if employment ends.
- PR pathway: subclass 186 ENS (TRT) after 2 years of holding 482 (was 3 years pre-July 2024).
- Recruitment from Nepal must go through a DoFE-licensed Nepali manpower agency.

### Skilled — Skilled Migration (subclass 189 / 190 / 491) — Points-Tested

**Purpose:** Permanent residence (189 / 190) or 5-year provisional with PR pathway (491). Points-tested, occupation-list-based.
**Stay duration:** 189 / 190: Permanent (5-year travel facility). 491: Provisional 5 years; PR via subclass 191 after 3 years living/working in regional area.
**Validity:** Indefinite for PR; 5 years for 491.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 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.
**How to apply:** EOI in SkillSelect -> wait for invitation -> 60 days to apply via ImmiAccount.
**Eligibility:** <45 years at invitation, occupation on MLTSSL (189) / state list (190) / Regional Occupation List (491), 65+ minimum points (state +5 for 190, sponsor +15 for 491), positive skills assessment from relevant authority (ACS / Engineers Australia / CAANZ / CPA / ANMAC / etc.), competent English (IELTS 6.0 each band; 7.0/8.0 each scores extra points), Expression of Interest (EOI) lodged via SkillSelect -> invitation to apply (ITA).

**Required documents:**

- Skills assessment outcome letter (ACS / EA / CAANZ / CPA / ANMAC etc.)
- English test (Superior 8.0 each for max points)
- Academic transcripts + qualifications (assessed against AQF)
- Full work history with employer reference letters on letterhead (start/end dates, duties, hours, salary)
- Payslips, PF/SSF statements, tax returns
- Passport, photo, Form 80 + 1221
- Nepal Police Clearance + every country lived 12+ months in last 10 years
- Health exam
- Partner's English & skills evidence (for partner-skill points) *(conditional)*
- For 190: state nomination approval + state-CV + AUD 25,000–40,000 settlement funds *(conditional)*
- For 491: state nomination OR Form 1483 (family sponsorship from designated regional area) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Realistic for Nepal: most applicants need 90–95+ points; common occupations: software/applications programmer (261313), accountant general (221111), registered nurse (254418), civil engineer (233211), ICT business analyst (261111).
- Migration Program 2024–25: 16,900 places allocated to Skilled Independent (down from prior years).
- For 491 -> 191 PR: must live in regional area 3 years on 491 + lodge tax returns showing regional income meeting threshold (~AUD 53,900/year).

### Permanent — Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) — Permanent Residence

**Purpose:** Permanent residence sponsored by an Australian employer. Three streams: Direct Entry (DE), Temporary Residence Transition (TRT), Labour Agreement.
**Stay duration:** Permanent.
**Validity:** Indefinite (5-year travel facility).
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** Direct Entry: 14 months 75th percentile. TRT: 7 months 75th percentile.
**How to apply:** Two-stage: Employer nomination -> Candidate visa application via ImmiAccount; can be combined; biometrics.
**Eligibility:** <45 years at application (occupation-specific exemptions for medical practitioners, academics, Specialist Skills 482 holders earning AUD 135k+), occupation on CSOL (DE) or 482-pathway (TRT), competent English (IELTS 6.0 each band or equivalent), positive skills assessment (DE only), 3+ years relevant work experience (DE) OR 2+ years on 482 with same employer (TRT, post 1 July 2024 reduced from 3), employer's approved nomination, salary ≥ market rate + CSIT (AUD 73,150).

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Employer nomination approval
- Employment contract on letterhead
- CV
- Skills assessment (Direct Entry) *(conditional)* — DE stream only.
- English test
- Qualifications + transcripts (apostilled + legalised, notarised English translations)
- Nepal Police Clearance + any country 12+ months last 10 years
- Health exam
- Form 80 + 1221
- Employment evidence (payslips, references, tax records)
- ANY ONE income bundle (only one needed)
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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.

**Notes:**
- TRT now most common path: 482 (2 years) -> 186 TRT.
- Direct Entry harder due to skills assessment burden.
- Age exemptions widened from 1 July 2024: regional medical practitioners, high-income (AUD 135k+) Specialist Skills 482 holders, senior academics — all uncapped.

### Family Reunion — Partner Visa (subclass 309/100 offshore + 820/801 onshore)

**Purpose:** Spouse / de facto partner / fiancé(e) [via 300] of Australian citizen, PR holder, or eligible NZ citizen.
**Stay duration:** Provisional (309/820) ~2 years until Permanent (100/801) eligibility window opens.
**Validity:** Provisional until Permanent decided; Permanent = indefinite PR.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** Stage 1 (309/820): 9–12 months 75th percentile, 18–24 months 90th. Stage 2 (100/801): 12–24 months after eligibility window.
**How to apply:** ImmiAccount online; 309 lodged offshore (applicant outside AU), 820 lodged onshore. Sponsor lodges Form 40SP separately first or concurrently.
**Eligibility:** Married OR de facto (12+ months cohabitation OR registered relationship in eligible AU jurisdiction) with AU citizen / PR / eligible NZ citizen; sponsor must have approved sponsorship (lodged separately); both 18+; relationship genuine and ongoing; sponsor cannot have sponsored 2+ partners before (or within 5 years) without compelling reasons.

**Required documents:**

- Relationship evidence — Financial pillar (joint accounts, joint bills, money transfers)
- Relationship evidence — Social pillar (joint photos with families, joint travel, friends/family stat decs Form 888)
- Relationship evidence — Household pillar (joint lease/property, shared utilities, shared bedroom proof)
- Relationship evidence — Commitment pillar (statements about future, joint will, beneficiary nominations)
- Marriage certificate (Nepali — translated + notarised + MoFA Nepal attested)
- Registered relationship cert (de facto) *(conditional)*
- Divorce decrees of prior marriages (if any) *(conditional)*
- Citizenship certificate
- Photo evidence over time
- Communication records (chat logs, call logs across 12+ months)
- Passport, photos
- Nepal Police Clearance + every country 12+ months last 10 years
- Health exam
- Form 80 + 1221 (applicant)
- Sponsor passport / citizenship cert / PR card, payslips, tax returns, AFP check, sponsor stat decs
- Children's birth certificates (notarised English translations) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle (only one needed) *(conditional)* — Sponsor's income carries main weight; applicant's income optional.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Sponsor application decided BEFORE main visa progresses (separate Form 40SP since April 2024).
- Common refusal patterns for Nepal: insufficient financial co-mingling (Nepali couples often keep separate accounts), staged-photo allegations, inconsistent statements between applicant & sponsor, cultural arranged-marriage scrutiny if short courtship, lack of joint household evidence.
- Provide DETAILED personal statements from BOTH partners covering: how met, how relationship developed, why marriage, household arrangements, future plans.
- Family violence provisions: 820/801 applicants who experience family violence by sponsor can still proceed.
- Prospective Marriage (300) visa — separate AUD 9,365 — for fiancé(e) traveling to AU to marry within 9 months.

### Family Visit — Visitor Visa (subclass 600) — Sponsored Family Stream

**Purpose:** 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 duration:** 3 / 6 / 12 months per entry.
**Validity:** Up to 12 months single grant (rarely longer).
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 6–12+ months (longer than Tourist stream because Department reviews sponsor financials too); sometimes 18 months.
**How to apply:** Sponsor lodges Form 1149 (sponsorship application) with their financials FIRST; applicant lodges Visitor 600 form on ImmiAccount once sponsorship approved/concurrently; biometrics at VFS Naxal; if security bond requested, sponsor pays via EFT before visa grant.
**Eligibility:** Sponsor must be AU citizen, PR, or eligible NZ citizen; sponsor must demonstrate financial capacity; family member = parent / child / sibling / grandparent / niece/nephew / aunt/uncle / guardian; applicant must be genuine visitor with intent to return.

**Required documents:**

- Sponsor: Form 1149
- Sponsor: payslips (3+ months), tax returns (last 2 years), bank statements, employer letter, AU residency proof, citizenship cert / PR card, statutory declaration on undertaking financial responsibility, accommodation proof
- Applicant: passport, photo, Form 1418 (sponsorship counterpart)
- Invitation letter
- Family relationship proof (citizenship cert + son/daughter relationship via birth cert — translated + MoFA-attested)
- Nepal bank statements + property/business ownership in Nepal (ties)
- Nepal Police Clearance
- Health exam (chest X-ray usually required for stays >75 days)
- Travel insurance
- Return ticket itinerary
- IRD tax clearance
- ANY ONE income bundle (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Bond structure: Department decides amount per case (AUD 5k typical, AUD 15k for higher-risk profiles); refunded if visitor departs by visa expiry & complies with conditions.
- Conditions imposed: 8531 (no further stay), 8503 (often), 8201 (study limited to 3 months).
- Often used as a 12-month renewable visit mechanism for parents waiting in 143 contributory queue.

### Parent — Parent Visa (subclass 103 non-contributory · 143 Contributory)

**Purpose:** Permanent residence for parent of AU citizen / PR / eligible NZ citizen.
**Stay duration:** Permanent (103, 143, 864, 804). Provisional 2 years (173, 884) before upgrade to 143/864.
**Validity:** Indefinite once 103/143 granted.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 103 (non-contributory): 30+ years queue (effectively closed). 143 (contributory): 12–14 years. 173: 5–7 years for provisional + 3 years for 143 upgrade.
**How to apply:** ImmiAccount online; offshore for 103/143/173, onshore for 804/864/884; biometrics at VFS Naxal; AOS lodged separately with Centrelink.
**Eligibility:** Sponsor (AU child) must be settled (typically 2+ years as PR/citizen); balance-of-family test (≥ 50% of children in AU OR more children in AU than any other country); Assurance of Support (AOS — sponsor lodges bond AUD 5,000–10,000 with Centrelink for 10 years for contributory, 2 years for non-contributory); health & character.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, ImmiAccount form
- Citizenship certificate (Nepal — translated + MoFA-attested)
- Birth certificate of sponsor child (linking parent-child)
- Marriage certificate
- Balance-of-family evidence (statutory declarations of all children's locations, citizenship statuses, residence proof)
- Sponsor's PR/citizenship docs
- Assurance of Support (AOS) approval letter from Centrelink
- Health insurance
- Nepal Police Clearance + any country 12+ months last 10 years
- Health exam
- Family register / Lalpurja (attested) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle for sponsor (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Non-contributory 103 is practically unworkable (30+ year queue) — most lodge 143 for genuine PR within reasonable timeframe.
- Aged Parent (804/864): same as 103/143 but applicant must have reached AU pension age (currently 67) and be inside Australia at lodgement.
- Sponsorship limits: 2024–25 = ~8,500 places (Contributory) + ~1,500 (Non-Contributory) — extremely limited.
- Visitor 600 Sponsored Family stream offered as bridging mechanism for parents waiting in queue.

## Important general 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.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Australia visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (Tourist, Business, Transit, Medical). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: 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.
3. **Submit at VFS Global Australia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu** — Apply via ImmiAccount online; book biometrics at VFS Naxal; health exam if requested.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 25–55 days standard; 75% of Nepal lodgements decided within 31 days. Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au — Department of Home Affairs visa portal
- https://online.immi.homeaffairs.gov.au — ImmiAccount (universal application)
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600 — Visitor 600
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/transit-771 — Transit 771
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/medical-treatment-602 — Medical 602
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500 — Student 500
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485 — Temp Graduate 485
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189 — Skilled Independent 189
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-nominated-190 — Skilled Nominated 190
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-work-regional-provisional-491 — Skilled Regional 491
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-482 — Skills in Demand 482 (formerly TSS)
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/employer-nomination-scheme-186 — ENS 186
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/partner-offshore — Partner 309/100
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/partner-onshore — Partner 820/801
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/parent-103 — Parent 103
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/parent-contributory-143 — Contributory Parent 143
- https://nepal.embassy.gov.au — Australian Embassy Kathmandu
- https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/aus — VFS Australia Nepal (biometrics)
- Australian visa fee schedule effective 1 July 2025
- Migration Strategy 2024 reforms (GS test, TSS -> SID, 485 age cap reduction)

## Related

- All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa
- Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket

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*Yatra For Fun (https://yatraforfun.com) helps Nepali citizens prepare visa files over WhatsApp — the embassy or visa centre makes the decision — and sells reservation documents for visa files: 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.*