# Australia visa for Nepali citizens

> Australia visa for Nepali citizens. · Processing: 25–55 days standard; 75% of Nepal lodgements decided within 31 days. · Stay: 3 / 6 / 12 months per entry …

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/australia
Last updated: 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.

### studentTrainee — 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.

### familyReunion — 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 notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
- 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.. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

### 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 online portal to apply for a Australia visa?

Yes — apply online at 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).

### How is the Australia visa fee paid?

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

### Can Yatra help with a Australia visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Australia including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

## 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)

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