We prepare your Australia visitor visa application and check every document before you submit. UAE-based team, in Dubai Healthcare City near Wafi Mall.
Office in Dubai Healthcare City · Government fees shown separately · Refusal assessments
visitor visa charge per applicant, lodged outside Australia
applied through ImmiAccount with the Department of Home Affairs
Australian visas are electronic, and you can check yours on VEVO
our service fee, shown before you pay
Most problems for UAE applicants start in one of these places. Choose the closest match and message us with it.
We read your refusal letter, find what weakened the application and rebuild it. The charge is not refunded, so the next attempt needs to be stronger.
Message us →The online forms, your documents and your travel plan all have to agree. We map out exactly what your case needs.
Message us →Tourist, business visitor and sponsored family streams ask for different evidence. We choose the right one.
Message us →A sponsor can strengthen a family visit, but your own ties to the UAE matter more. We make sure the full story is consistent.
Message us →Meetings and conferences are allowed, but work is not. We make the purpose of your trip clear.
Message us →A case officer decides on what your application and documents show. A refusal usually traces back to one of these four points.
That you are a genuine visitor who will leave Australia before your visa ends.
That you can pay for the trip, and where the money comes from.
That your job, family and life in the UAE bring you back after the trip.
That your documents are complete, genuine and consistent with each other.
The visa application charge is not refunded if you are refused. Refusals are recorded, and later applications ask about them, so it is worth preparing the first one properly.
These points cause most delays and surprises for UAE-based applicants.
Visa, ETA or eVisitor
Your passport decides. We confirm which one applies before you pay.
Streams
Tourist, business visitor and sponsored family. Each asks for different evidence.
Charges rose on 1 July 2026
The tourist stream charge went from AUD 200 to AUD 250 for applications lodged outside Australia.
Biometrics and health checks
Only if requested. We tell you what to expect and when.
We confirm the right stream and what to prepare before you pay anything.
Four steps, in this order.
Send your nationality, travel purpose and dates on WhatsApp.
We check your ties to the UAE, income, travel history and any past refusals.
We complete the online forms with you and review every document before you submit.
If biometrics or a health check are requested, we explain the appointment and what to bring.
Every applicant is different. Pick the help that fits your situation. Our service fee is separate from the Australian government charge and any VFS fees.
For applicants who want their application prepared professionally.
Online form preparation
Document checklist and review
Guidance on charges and biometrics
Upload and submission support
For first-time applicants and complex cases.
Personalised case assessment
Complete document preparation
Review of your ties and travel history
Choice of the right visa stream
Support if biometrics or a health check are requested
Support throughout the application process
For applicants whose Australia visa was refused. The price depends on the case.
Detailed review of your refusal letter
Assessment of what weakened the last application
A customised strategy for a new application
Rebuilding your case and documents
Help preparing your new application, within the agreed scope
These are EzVisas service fees, quoted before you pay. We never guarantee approval: only the Department of Home Affairs decides.
Live reviews from our Google profile.
Applications are lodged online with the Department of Home Affairs. If biometrics are requested, they are collected at the VFS Global Australian visa application centre in Dubai. Our office is in Dubai Healthcare City, near Wafi Mall, so you can prepare your application with us first.
Our office
Alsahl Services Provider Co., First Floor, Oud Metha Offices Building, near Wafi Mall, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE
Australia biometrics centre
VFS Global, Dubai, when biometrics are requested. Your request letter shows the exact address.
Nearest metro
Healthcare City station, Green Line
Contact
WhatsApp +971 55 449 9957 · info@ezvisas.com
EzVisas is an independent consultancy. We are not the Department of Home Affairs, VFS Global or the Australian Government.
The essentials in one table. Details and exceptions are covered further down the page.
Visa name
Visitor visa (subclass 600), with tourist, business visitor and sponsored family streams
Who needs it
Depends on your passport. Some nationalities use an ETA (subclass 601) or the eVisitor (subclass 651). Living in the UAE does not exempt you.
Length of stay
Usually 3, 6 or 12 months, set in your visa grant
Visa validity
Set by Home Affairs in your grant. Check the visa conditions after approval.
Where to apply
Online through ImmiAccount, run by the Department of Home Affairs
When to apply
Well before you travel, and before you buy tickets. Check Home Affairs' live processing times.
Application
Online forms, uploaded documents and payment of the visa application charge
Interview
Usually none. Some applicants are asked for biometrics or a health examination.
Biometrics
Collected at the VFS Global Australian visa application centre in Dubai, when requested
Work
Not allowed. Business visitor activities such as meetings are permitted.
Government fee
From AUD 250 per applicant for most applications lodged outside Australia. See the fee table below.
Checked against Department of Home Affairs sources on 12 November 2026. Rules, charges and processing times can change, so confirm on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au before you apply.
The visa application charge goes to the Australian Government, not to EzVisas, and is not included in our service fee.
Tourist stream, lodged outside Australia
AUD 250Business visitor stream, outside Australia
AUD 250Sponsored family stream, outside Australia
AUD 250Lodged inside Australia
AUD 630Charges from Department of Home Affairs pricing in force since 1 July 2026, checked 12 November 2026. Each applicant pays, including children. Charges are non-refundable and can change.
These may be charged separately, depending on your application. We list them in your quotation.
Home Affairs visa application charge
VFS Global service fee, where biometrics are requested
Health examination, where requested
Travel medical insurance (recommended)
Translation and attestation of documents, where required
Optional services outside your agreed package
Most nationalities living in the UAE apply for the Visitor visa (subclass 600). Some passports qualify for an ETA or the free eVisitor instead. Living in the UAE does not change which one you can use.
We check your passport and tell you which one applies before you pay anything.
Source: Australian Department of Home Affairs (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au), checked 12 November 2026. Rules and charges can change.
Create an ImmiAccount and choose the right stream.
Upload your documents and pay the charge. Biometrics or a health check may be requested.
Home Affairs decides. The visa is electronic, with no passport sticker.
Check your visa details on VEVO, the government's online verification service.
A typical checklist for UAE residents. Your exact list depends on your nationality, job and destination.
Personal documents
• Passport valid for your whole stay
• UAE residence visa and Emirates ID
• A passport-style photo
• Previous visas and travel history
• Identity documents, where requested
If you are employed
• Employer letter with your role, salary and approved leave
• Recent salary slips
• Six months of bank statements
• Previous visas and travel history
If you own a business
• Trade licence
• Company bank statements
• Proof of your role and ownership
• Tax or VAT records, where available
Travel plans and ties
• Itinerary and accommodation
• Sponsor or invitation documents, if visiting family
• Proof of funds for the trip
• Proof of ties to the UAE
Requirements differ by applicant. Not everyone needs every document. We confirm your exact checklist after reviewing your case.
Short, direct answers. If yours isn't here, message us.
How long does an Australia visa take from Dubai?
It varies by stream and season. Home Affairs publishes live processing times, which often run from a few weeks to a couple of months. Apply well before you plan to travel.
Do UAE residents need an Australia visa?
It depends on your passport nationality, not on living in the UAE. Most applicants need a Visitor visa (subclass 600). Some passports can use an ETA or the eVisitor.
How much does an Australia visitor visa cost?
Since 1 July 2026 the tourist stream charge is AUD 250 per applicant for applications lodged outside Australia, up from AUD 200. Our service fee is quoted separately.
Are biometrics required?
Only if requested. If they are, they are collected at the VFS Global Australian visa application centre in Dubai.
Will I have an interview?
Usually not. Decisions are made on your online application and documents.
How long can I stay in Australia?
Your visa grant sets your stay, commonly 3, 6 or 12 months. Check the conditions after approval.
Will I get a visa sticker in my passport?
No. Australian visas are electronic. You can check your visa details on VEVO.
How much money do I need in my bank account?
There is no fixed amount. Home Affairs wants to see that you can pay for the trip and have stable finances in the UAE. We review your statements against your plan.
Do I need travel insurance?
It is not required for the visitor visa, but it is strongly recommended because healthcare in Australia is expensive for visitors without cover.
Can I work or study on a visitor visa?
No. A visitor visa is for tourism, family visits and short business visitor activities such as meetings. Work and long study need other visas.
What happens if my Australia visa is refused?
You receive a decision letter with the reasons. The visa application charge is not refunded. We can review the letter and advise on a stronger new application.
Can I reapply after a refusal?
Yes, but later applications ask about earlier refusals. We recommend fixing the reasons first.
Should I book flights and hotels first?
No. Wait until your visa is granted. We tell you what to prepare before you pay for anything.
Where is the Australia biometrics centre in Dubai?
At the VFS Global Australian visa application centre in Dubai, when biometrics are requested. Your request letter shows the exact location.
Do you guarantee my Australia visa will be approved?
No. Only the Department of Home Affairs decides. We prepare and check your application so it is complete and consistent.
Tell us your nationality and travel plan. We will tell you exactly what to prepare.
WhatsApp +971 55 449 9957 · Email info@ezvisas.com
EzVisas is an independent visa consultancy and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or acting on behalf of the Australian Government, the Department of Home Affairs, VFS Global or any other government body. Our services cover application preparation, document review and guidance. You are responsible for making sure everything you submit is accurate and genuine.
The decision to grant or refuse a visa rests solely with the Department of Home Affairs. EzVisas does not guarantee visa approval, visa validity or processing times. Government charges, visa centre fees and third-party fees can change and are set by their providers. Our service charges and refund terms are set out in your agreed package and written terms. Always check the latest official guidance before you pay or travel.
Official source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au (Australian Department of Home Affairs).
