Visas for Visiting Australia

http://www.immi.gov.au/about/charters/client-services-charter/visas/1.0.htm

Visiting for tourism or medical treatment

	Applicant in Australia at time application is lodged		Applicant outside Australia at time application is lodged
	Low Risk*	High Risk	Low Risk*	High Risk
Sponsored Visitors	n/a	n/a	n/a	1.5 months
Non-Sponsored Visitors	1 working day	1 week	1 working day	1 month
Medical Treatment Visas	1 week	1 month	1 week	1 month

The standard processing times are applicable provided all documents are submitted with the application form. The process may be delayed if additional information is required, including health examination and character checks.
See: Visiting Australia

Note: Low risk applies to nationals from countries which issue Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or eVisitor eligible passports. A list of these can be found on the department's website. High risk countries are those which are not ETA or eVisitor eligible.