Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Australia?
The official link goes to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel. This row comes from a reputable source NUM hasn’t yet confirmed on the official page.
Australia entry rules for Emirati citizens.
| Verdict | e-Visa before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream, lodged online (ImmiAccount); granted electronically |
| Fee | AUD 250 base charge when lodged outside Australia (from 1 July 2026; was AUD 200) |
| Stay | Up to 3, 6 or 12 months as granted |
| Validity | As granted (single or multiple entry) |
| When to apply | Several weeks; processing times vary by country and season |
| Checked | From a reputable source, not yet verified on the official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for an Emirati passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Australia entry requirements.
The details for an Emirati passport.
Not ETA- or eVisitor-eligible, so a Visitor visa is needed before travel. Must be a genuine temporary visitor with enough funds. Status re-checked 11 Oct 2026: this passport is not on the ETA-eligible list (IMMI 18/084, in force) and is not eVisitor-eligible. The AUD 250 charge comes from a secondary source (thisisaustralia.com); the Home Affairs pricing tables and the 2026 charges instrument could not be read in full, so confirm the price in the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator before paying.
How long it must be valid.
Passport must be valid for the whole planned stay (no fixed 6-month rule); US/Canada guidance: valid on the day of entry. Airlines may apply stricter rules.
Recent changes in Australia.
- 2026-07-01 — Visa application charges rose about 25% for most visas (Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2026): Visitor 600 lodged offshore AUD 200 -> 250 (secondary sources); Student 500 AUD 2,000 -> 2,500 (AUD 2,050 for ASEAN-10 and Pacific passports and ELICOS/non-award study); Partner 309/100 and 820/801 AUD 11,710; Working Holiday 417/462 AUD 840 first visa (secondary sources); National Innovation 858 AUD 6,235; Skills in Demand 482 AUD 4,015 (secondary). Temporary skilled migration income threshold set at AUD 79,423.
- 2026-07-01 — Working Holiday (417) upper age raised to 35 for Cyprus, Finland, Germany and Republic of Korea passport holders.
- 2026-07-13 — ABF announced the digital Australia Travel Declaration will replace the paper Incoming Passenger Card nationally (all airports/seaports before end-2027); Qantas app pilot running since Oct 2024.
The short answers.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Australia?
Yes. Emirati citizens apply online for the Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream, lodged online (ImmiAccount); granted electronically before travelling for stays of up to 3, 6 or 12 months as granted.
How much does it cost for Emirati citizens?
AUD 250 base charge when lodged outside Australia (from 1 July 2026; was AUD 200). Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Australia?
Up to 3, 6 or 12 months as granted. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Emirati citizens apply?
Several weeks; processing times vary by country and season.
Where do Emirati citizens apply?
On the official site, immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Australia visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.