There is a broad range of visitor visas available to people wishing to visit Australia, including:

Tourists
For people to visit Australia for holiday, sightseeing, social or recreational reasons, to visit relatives, friends or for other short-term non-work purposes. These visas can be sponsored by a relative in Australia.

Working Holiday Makers
The Working Holiday and Work & Holiday Programmes provide opportunities for people between 18 and 30 to holiday in Australia and to supplement their travel funds through incidental employment from gazetted countries. The working holiday visa allows a holder to work for up to 6 months with the same employer. There are options for extending a Working Holiday Visa, if work has been undertaken regionally.

Business People
For people to come to Australia for a business-related visit. Also for people to establish, manage or develop a new or existing business, or invest in Australia.

Students and Trainees
For people to study, train or undertake an apprenticeship in Australia.

Special Activities
For people to participate in specific professional, cultural or social activities, or to receive medical treatment.

Event Organisers and Participants
Visa requirements assistance for event organisers and participants when travelling to Australia for conferences, meetings and special events.