Australia e-Visa for citizens of South Africa: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of South Africa apply online before departure, for stays up to 3 months.
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Official fee
250 AUD
Allowed stay
3 months
Our guide to the Australia visa from South Africa
South African passport holders must obtain an electronic visa or electronic travel authorisation online before travelling to Australia. The application must be submitted through the official Australian portal before departure.
For travel from South Africa to Australia, the required electronic authorisation must be obtained before departure. The authorised stay is 3 months. Check the official Australian portal for the requirements that apply to your trip.
Do you need a visa?
Yes, South African travellers need an electronic visa or electronic travel authorisation to travel to Australia. This formality must be completed online before leaving South Africa, using the process set out by the Australian authorities.
How much does an e-visa for Australia cost from South Africa?
250 AUD
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
What does a visa for Australia really cost?
- Government fee250 AUD
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for Australia?
Documents required for an e-visa for Australia:
- Passport
- ImmiAccount
- Proof of funds
- Travel itinerary
Documents and fees
The available information does not specify which documents South African passport holders must upload. Consult the official Australian portal or the relevant embassy to confirm the required documents and applicable fees before submitting the application.
How to apply for an e-visa for Australia from South Africa
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How to apply
Submit the application online through the official Australian portal before your trip. Follow the steps shown on that portal and review all entered information carefully before submission, as the applicable procedure should be confirmed with the official source.
Where do you apply for a visa for Australia from South Africa?
An e-visa for Australia is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in South Africa on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in South Africa but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Australia take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.
Processing times and advice
No processing time is provided in the available information. Submit the online application before departure and consult the official Australian portal to check current processing information, requirements and the status of the procedure for your trip.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Do not confuse the authorised stay of 3 months with visa validity or with processing time. Avoid unofficial intermediary websites, as they may charge additional service fees, and use the official Australian portal instead.
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Other visa types for Australia
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
- Visitor visa, Business Visitor stream (subclass 600)
- Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491)
8 more visa types
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on October 8, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Duration
3 months
Price
250 AUD
Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
Work visa
Duration
Permanent
Price
6,140 AUD
Processing time
6 months
Official websiteVerified
Partner visa (subclass 309/100 offshore or 820/801 onshore)
Family reunification
Duration
Permanent (after provisional)
Price
11,710 AUD
Processing time
24-30 months
Official websiteVerified
Australia Visitor visa (subclass 600)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Price
250 AUD
Visitor visa, Business Visitor stream (subclass 600)
Consular visa
Duration
3-12 months
Price
250 AUD
Processing time
23 days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa (subclass 500)
Student visa
Duration
5 years
Price
2,500 AUD
Processing time
4 weeks
Official websiteVerified
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
Work visa
Duration
2-4 years
Price
5,750 AUD
Processing time
8 months
Official websiteVerified
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
Work visa
Duration
Permanent
Price
6,135 AUD
Processing time
12 months
Official websiteVerified
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
Work visa
Duration
Permanent
Price
6,140 AUD
Processing time
12 months
Official websiteVerified
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491)
Work visa
Duration
5 years
Price
6,140 AUD
Processing time
12 months
Official websiteVerified
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482, formerly TSS)
Work visa
Duration
1-4 years
Price
4,015 AUD
Processing time
2 months
Official websiteVerified
Training visa (subclass 407)
Student visa
Duration
2 years
Price
535 AUD
Processing time
60 days
Official websiteVerified
Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143)
Family reunification
Duration
Permanent
Price
6,300 AUD
Processing time
12 years
Official websiteVerified
Child visa (subclass 101)
Family reunification
Duration
Permanent
Price
4,040 AUD
Processing time
24 months
Official websiteVerified
National Innovation visa (subclass 858)
Work visa
Duration
Permanent
Price
6,235 AUD
Processing time
6 months
Official websiteVerified
Transit visa (subclass 771)
Transit visa
Duration
72 hours
Price
Free
Processing time
14 days
Official websiteVerified
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