Check Visa Requirements by Passport

Pick your passport and destination for live requirements — fees, documents, processing times, stay rules and embassy details for your nationality.

Bangladeshpassport Australiadestination
Single entry ApprovalMedium Transit visaConditional

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At a glance

Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Australia. Fee: AUD 195 (~USD 139.51). Processing: 15-30 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.

Overview

Visitor Visa (Subclass 600): AUD 195 (~BDT 14,500). Apply online via ImmiAccount. Fees indexed annually on 1 July.

Visa types: Visitor Visa Subclass 600 (Tourist/Business/Family/Sponsored, 3/6/12-month); Student Visa Subclass 500; Temporary Skill Shortage (482); Skilled (189/190/491); Working Holiday; Partner; Parent; ETA/eVisitor NOT available for Bangladeshi — must use Subclass 600.

Fees & funds

Visa fee (local)AUD 195 (Visitor Subclass 600)
In USDUSD 140
In BDTBDT 17,152
Minimum bank balance~USD 3300+ (AUD 5000)

Stay & validity

Subclass 600 Validity: 3/6/12 months. Max Stay: 3/6/12 months per entry. Student/Work visas longer.

Extension possibleConditional

Overstay penalty: AUD 13,580 fine + 3-year exclusion period; visa cancellation (s116 Migration Act)

How to apply

MethodOnline (ImmiAccount)
Application centreDirect Online
Processing time15-30 working days
AppointmentNo · Book
InterviewNo
Urgent processingNo

Requirements

Bank Statement Yes Yes (3-6 months, AUD 5,000+)
Return Ticket Yes
Hotel Booking Yes
Sponsor Doc Conditional Conditional (Family Sponsored)
Invitation Letter Conditional
Vaccination No None typically required
Travel Insurance Conditional Recommended (mandatory for Student)
Biometrics Conditional
Police Clearance Conditional Conditional (long-stay)
Employment Letter Yes

Passport & photo

Passport validityFull validity
Photo sizeDigital, recent · digital accepted
Photo notesRecent photo required

Required documents: Valid passport (full validity); Online application via ImmiAccount at online.immi.gov.au; Recent digital photo; Bank statement (3-6 months, ideally AUD 5,000+); Employment letter / business proof; Return ticket; Hotel booking / invitation; Health insurance; Biometrics if requested (via VFS); Medical examination if requested; For Student: COE + GTE statement + OSHC; For Visitor: Form 1419 details + travel itinerary.

Visa types (6)

Tourist
Single AUD 195 (~USD 139.51) 15-30 working days

Visitor Visa (Subclass 600): AUD 195 (~BDT 14,500). Apply online via ImmiAccount. Fees indexed annually on 1 July.

Business Subclass 600 (Visitor — Business Stream)
Multiple AUD 195 (~USD 139.51) 15-30 working days (standard)

Subclass 600 Business Visitor visa for Australia. For meetings, conferences, contract negotiations, training. Online application via ImmiAccount with VFS Dhaka biometrics.

Transit Subclass 771 Transit Visa
Single Free 1-15 working days

Subclass 771 Transit Visa — free for passengers transiting through Australia for up to 72 hours en route to a third country. Single entry only.

Student Subclass 500 Student Visa
Single AUD 2000 (~USD 1430.92) 4-12 weeks (varies by program type)

Subclass 500 Student Visa for full-time study at CRICOS-registered Australian institution. Includes 48 hrs/fortnight work rights during semester, unlimited during breaks.

Work Subclass 482 / Subclass 186 / Subclass 189 (Skilled)
Single AUD 3115 (~USD 2228.66) 4-12 months

Australian skilled work visas: Subclass 482 TSS (employer-sponsored, 2-4 years), Subclass 186 ENS (employer-sponsored permanent), Subclass 189 Skilled Independent (points-based permanent). Subclass 482 being restructured into Skills in Demand visa from late 2024.

Family Subclass 309/100 Partner (Offshore) / 820/801 (Onshore)
Single AUD 9365 (~USD 6700.29) 12-24 months

Australian Partner visa — 2-stage process. Subclass 309 (temporary, offshore) → Subclass 100 (permanent). Sponsor must be Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible NZ citizen.

Common rejection reasons

Common BD rejections: (1) GTE (Genuine Temporary Entrant) statement weakness — failure to convince of return intent; (2) Insufficient funds (AUD 5,000+ expected); (3) Previous Australian visa refusals or overstays; (4) Weak ties to BD (unmarried, no assets, low salary); (5) Inadequate sponsor docs for visitors; (6) Health/character issues.