Schedule 1 · validity · Valid application
Valid application requirements
Rules that determine whether there is a valid application for the Department to consider.
Visa application charges
| Charge | Amount |
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Tourist stream - applicant in Australia
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AUD $630 (non-Pacific-regional rate; a lower Pacific-regional rate may apply)
[F2026L00874 Sch 3 · item 1236(2)(a)]
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Tourist, Sponsored Family, Business Visitor or ADS - outside Australia
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AUD $250 (non-Pacific-regional rate; a lower Pacific-regional rate may apply)
[F2026L00874 Sch 3 · item 1236(2)(a)]
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Foreign government representative or specified exempt class
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Nil
[item 1236(2)(a)(i)–(ii)]
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Frequent Traveller stream
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AUD $1,845 (non-Pacific-regional rate; a lower Pacific-regional rate may apply)
[F2026L00874 Sch 3 · item 1236(2)(a)]
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Subsequent temporary application charge
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AUD $700 where payable
[reg 2.12C(5)–(6)]
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Visa streams
| Item | Requirement |
|---|
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Approved Destination Status
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For eligible PRC citizens travelling in an approved organised tour
[item 1236(6) table item 2]
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Frequent Traveller
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For eligible passport holders visiting as tourists or business visitors
[item 1236(4) table item 2, (5) table item 2]
[(6A) table item 2(a)]
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Application and grant location
| Item | Rule |
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Tourist stream
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May be lodged in or outside Australia
[item 1236(4) table item 2, (5) table item 2]
[(6A) table item 2(a)]
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Sponsored Family, Business Visitor and Frequent Traveller streams
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Must be lodged outside Australia
[item 1236(4) table item 2, (5) table item 2]
[(6A) table item 2(a)]
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Approved Destination Status stream
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Must be lodged in PRC
[item 1236(6) table item 2]
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Family members
| Item | Requirement |
|---|
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Combined family application
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Family members may combine their application where the application rules permit
[item 1236(2)]
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