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Australia Digital Nomad Visa

Australia · Oceania

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Overview

Australia has no dedicated digital nomad visa. Digital nomads can use eVisitor/ETA (up to 3 months per visit), Tourist Visa (Subclass 600) or Working Holiday Visas (ages 18-30/35), but remote work on tourist visas is technically prohibited.

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
NationalitySpecific countries only

eVisitor/ETA: eligible passports (EU, US, UK, Canada etc.); Working Holiday: age and country specific

Minimum Age18 years (practical)
Minimum IncomeNot specified
Minimum Savings$3,300 USD
DependentsNot allowed
Local Work PermittedNo
Health InsuranceNot required
Physical PresenceNot specified
Max Consecutive AbsenceNot specified
RenewableNo
DurationNot specified
Leads to PRNo

Requirements Checklist

- **Identity**: Valid eligible passport (eVisitor/ETA: EU/US/UK/Canada etc.; WHV: nationality-specific); recent passport photo. No apostille required.

- **Financial**: Proof of sufficient funds (e.g., bank statements showing AUD 5,000/USD 3,300 savings for WHV; no min for eVisitor/ETA); no local bank needed.

- **Travel/Intent**: Return ticket or onward travel proof; accommodation booking; evidence of home country ties (job letter, property docs).

- **Work (if declaring)**: Contracts/invoices showing remote work for foreign non-Australian employer/client (Subclass 600 Business Visitor).

- **Health/Security**: None required (no medical exam, police check, or insurance mandatory, but recommended). No FBI background or certificate of coverage needed.

📍 Application location: Apply online via the Australian Department of Home Affairs ImmiAccount portal (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au) from anywhere; eVisitor (651) free for EU passports, ETA (601) via app/portal for US/UK/Canada. No consulate or in-country application needed for initial grant. Cannot switch to this visa in-country; extensions possible via new Subclass 600 application online.

Tax Information

Tax Regime:Worldwide (resident-based)

Australia taxes residents on worldwide income; non-residents on Australian-sourced income. Remote work income for foreign companies while physically in Australia: technically Australian-sourced income — complex situation.

Work Permissions

·Local employment: Not permitted

Application Steps

  1. 1

    📋 Check eligibility and passport type

    1 day

  2. 2

    📄 Gather proof of funds and ties

    1-2 weeks

  3. 3

    📋 Create ImmiAccount online

    Same day

  4. 4

    📬 Submit online application

    1 day

  5. 5

    ⏳ Wait for processing and approval

    1-4 weeks

  6. 6

    🏛️ Enter Australia and comply

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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No minimum monthly income is specified for the Australia Digital Nomad Visa. For Working Holiday Visa options suitable for digital nomads aged 18-30 (or 35 for some nationalities), you need AUD 5,000 in savings (about USD 3,300) upon arrival. eVisitor/ETA tourist visas, which digital nomads often use for short remote work stays, have no income minimum.
Local work is not permitted on this visa. Digital nomads can continue online work for foreign employers or clients without an Australian office, such as via Subclass 600 Tourist or Business Visitor stream, unless paid by an Australian organization. Working Holiday Visas (417/462) allow work to fund trips but not local employment breaching visa conditions.
Dependents are not specified as allowed on the core Australia Digital Nomad Visa options like Subclass 600 or eVisitor/ETA. Working Holiday Visas (417/462) are typically for individuals aged 18-30/35 from eligible countries and do not include dependent provisions. Check specific streams for family inclusion, but tourist visas generally do not support dependents.
This visa does not lead to permanent residency. Options like Subclass 600 (Tourist/Business Visitor) or eVisitor/ETA are for short stays (e.g., 3 months multiple entry up to 12 months), with no PR pathway. Working Holiday Visas provide temporary stays of 1-3 years but do not count toward PR.
Australia taxes residents on worldwide income and non-residents on Australian-sourced income. Remote work for foreign companies while in Australia is technically Australian-sourced, creating a complex tax situation; tax residency triggers after 183+ days/year. Tourist visa holders should note remote work is technically prohibited, potentially affecting tax status.
No local bank account is required. Digital nomads on Subclass 600 or eVisitor/ETA can manage finances remotely for foreign employers. This aligns with the visa's restriction against local work.
Health insurance requirements are not specified, but travel insurance is recommended for Working Holiday Visas and tourist streams. International coverage is typically accepted for short stays on eVisitor/ETA or Subclass 600. Verify with the Department of Home Affairs for your specific entry.
Australia has no dedicated Digital Nomad Visa; use alternatives like Subclass 600 (Tourist or Business Visitor stream) for short stays with remote work, eVisitor (651)/ETA for eligible passports, or Working Holiday (417/462) for ages 18-30/35. These allow online work for non-Australian entities but prohibit local employment.
Rejections often stem from insufficient proof of funds (e.g., under USD 3,300 savings for WHV), ties to home country, or intent to work locally. For Subclass 600, evidence of Australian payments or breaches of condition 8101/8115 can lead to denial. Always show remote work is for foreign sources.
Renewal is not specified and not guaranteed for tourist options like Subclass 600 or eVisitor/ETA, which cap at 3-12 months. Working Holiday Visas can extend to 2-3 years under conditions but are not indefinite. Monitor for changes as no dedicated program exists.

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At a Glance

Renewable✗ No
Dependents✗ Not allowed
Leads to PR✗ No
Local Work✗ Not permitted
Health InsuranceNot required
NationalitySpecific countries only
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Last verified: May 13, 2026

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