Who should use this form?
Use this form to apply for a Visitor visa – Tourist stream to visit or remain in Australia for tourism or other recreational activities (holiday, sightseeing, social or recreational reasons or to visit relatives or friends).
If you intend to:
• visit Australia to visit family members, and you have a family member who is eligible and willing to sponsor you, you may use form 1418 Application for a Visitor visa – Sponsored Family stream;
• visit Australia for medical treatment you should use form 48ME Application for a Medical Treatment visa;
• visit Australia for a short business trip, you should use form 1415 Application for a Visitor visa – Business Visitor stream;
• study in Australia for more than 3 months you should apply for a student visa. Please contact the nearest Australian
Visa Office or office of the department for information on student visa applications, including the correct application form.
Each applicant, including dependent children, must apply on their own form. You must complete all questions in all sections. Failure to answer any question completely and accurately may result in the application being refused, or the visa may be cancelled at a later date.