About the Australia Digital Nomad Visa
Australia offers the No dedicated digital nomad visa. eVisitor/ETA tourist visa or Working Holiday Visa closest alternatives. for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Australia for eVisitor/ETA: up to 12 months multiple-entry (max 3-month stays per visit). Tourist Visa (600): 3–12 months. Working Holiday Visa: 1 year (extendable to 2 or 3 years under certain conditions). while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least the income required by the program, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. Check the official source for renewal options.
Tax-wise, Australia treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
No minimum income for tourist visa. Working Holiday Visa: AUD 5,000 in savings (~USD $3,300) on arrival. No income minimum for eVisitor/ETA.
Documents needed
- eVisitor/ETA: valid passport (relevant nationality). Tourist Visa (600): valid passport
- recent photo
- proof of sufficient funds
- accommodation details
- ties to home country (return ticket). Working Holiday Visa: valid passport
- AUD $5,000 in savings
- medical and police clearances
- travel insurance (recommended).
How to Apply for the Australia DNV
Processing time: eVisitor (651): free, processed within days to instant. ETA (601): AUD $20, near-immediate. Tourist Visa (600): AUD $145, 1–3 weeks. Working Holiday Visa (417/462): AUD $635, 1–4 weeks.
- 1FOR DIGITAL NOMADS (no dedicated visa):
- 2Check eligibility — EU passport holders: apply for eVisitor (
- 3— free; US, UK, Canadian passport holders: apply for ETA (
- 4— AUD $
- 5Apply online via ImmiAccount or via ETAS app.
- 6Enter Australia and enjoy stay (max 3 months per entry on eVisitor/ETA).
- 7For longer stays: apply for Tourist Visa (
- 8allowing up to 12 months with max 3 months per stay.
- 9For ages 18–30 (some nationalities up to 35): consider Working Holiday Visa (417/
- 10for up to 1–3 years with ability to work. Note: remote work on tourist visa is technically prohibited under Australian immigration law.
Application fees: eVisitor (651): free. ETA (601 — US, UK, CA, etc.): AUD $20 (~USD $13). Tourist Visa (600): AUD $145 (~USD $95). Working Holiday Visa (417/462): AUD $635 (~USD $420).
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: eVisitor/ETA: up to 12 months multiple-entry (max 3-month stays per visit). Tourist Visa (600): 3–12 months. Working Holiday Visa: 1 year (extendable to 2 or 3 years under certain conditions).
Renewal: Not guaranteed for this visa. Confirm renewal terms with the official source.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Australia
Australia taxes residents on worldwide income; non-residents on Australian-sourced income. Tax residency: 183+ days/year or domicile in Australia. Remote work income for foreign companies while physically in Australia: technically Australian-sourced income — complex situation. Working on a tourist visa is prohibited under Australian immigration law.