🇦🇺 Australia tourist visa for Filipinos 2026
Tourism, visiting family and friends, conferences and business trips. Facts verified against Australia's official pages; see the source at the end.
Yes. Filipinos need a visa before a short visit to Australia. Filipino passport holders cannot use Australia's ETA or eVisitor, so a holiday, a visit to relatives, a conference or a business trip all need the Visitor visa (subclass 600).
Quick facts
- Visa
- Visitor visa (subclass 600)
- Maximum stay
- up to 3, 6 or 12 months
- Government fee
- about $176
- Processing time
- 3–6 weeks
- Paid work
- Not allowed
- Business or conference
- Covered
Where Filipinos apply
Tourists and family visitors apply in the Tourist stream and people attending conferences, meetings or negotiations apply in the Business Visitor stream; both are lodged online through ImmiAccount from the Philippines for the same AUD 250 visa application charge (raised from AUD 200 on 1 July 2026).
Fee and processing time
The Department's latest Tourist stream figures show half of applications decided in about 3 weeks and 90 per cent in about 5 weeks, with Business Visitor cases usually faster; apply 6-8 weeks ahead and hold off on non-refundable bookings until the grant email arrives.
That is about $176 in US dollars at the time of verification; the official fee is set in local currency.
Travelling for business or a conference?
Business Visitor stream needs a host or organiser letter with dates and purpose.
Documents and steps
- Check your passport is valid for the whole tripPassport must cover the whole stay; report a new passport through ImmiAccount before flying.
- Gather proof of funds and ties to the Philippines3 months of statements, BIR 2316/ITR and a certificate of employment with leave dates.
- Prepare a passport-style photo and itinerary45 x 35 mm photo plus a dated itinerary and refundable accommodation.
- If travelling for business or a conference: get an invitation letterBusiness Visitor stream needs a host or organiser letter with dates and purpose.
- Lodge the application in ImmiAccount and pay AUD 250Online in ImmiAccount; AUD 250 (about USD 176) per applicant.
- Give biometrics at VFS in Manila, Cebu or Davao within 14 daysFingerprints and photo at a VFS ABCC (Manila, Cebu, Davao) within 14 days of lodging.
- Complete any health examination if requestedHealth exam only on request (stays over 6 months, hospital or classroom visits, age 75+).
- Wait for the grant and check your visa conditionsGrant comes by email; confirm the stay period and entry type in VEVO before booking.
- Complete the Incoming Passenger Card and respect the stay limitDeclare all food and plant items; condition 8101 means no work during the visit.
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Plan my visitFrequently asked questions
- Do Filipinos need a visa for Australia?
- Yes. Filipinos need a visa before a short visit to Australia. Filipino passport holders cannot use Australia's ETA or eVisitor, so a holiday, a visit to relatives, a conference or a business trip all need the Visitor visa (subclass 600).
- How long can Filipinos stay in Australia as a visitor?
- Up to 3, 6 or 12 months under the Visitor visa (subclass 600). Paid work is not allowed on a visitor stay.
- How much does the Australia Visitor visa (subclass 600) cost for Filipinos?
- Tourists and family visitors apply in the Tourist stream and people attending conferences, meetings or negotiations apply in the Business Visitor stream; both are lodged online through ImmiAccount from the Philippines for the same AUD 250 visa application charge (raised from AUD 200 on 1 July 2026).
- How long does the Australia Visitor visa (subclass 600) take for Filipinos?
- The Department's latest Tourist stream figures show half of applications decided in about 3 weeks and 90 per cent in about 5 weeks, with Business Visitor cases usually faster; apply 6-8 weeks ahead and hold off on non-refundable bookings until the grant email arrives.
- Can Filipinos attend a conference or business meeting in Australia on this visa?
- Business Visitor stream needs a host or organiser letter with dates and purpose.
- Can Filipinos work in Australia on a visitor stay?
- No. Visitor entry covers tourism, family visits, business meetings and conferences only. To take a job, study or settle, Filipinos need one of the longer-stay routes compared in our Australia visa guide for Filipinos.
Thinking of staying longer?
A visitor stay never allows paid work. Filipinos who want to work, study or settle in Australia have 2 main routes, compared in the Australia visa guide for Filipinos.
Australia for Filipinos, in depth
Visiting other countries as Filipinos
Visiting Australia from elsewhere
Always confirm entry rules with the official government source. Fees and stay limits change; this guide is general information, not legal advice.