As of 2025, Australia has yet to support digital nomads with a special visa category. However, remote workers and digital nomads can look into several existing visa options that permit temporary stays while working remotely for overseas employers, such as the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600), Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417), and Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462).
Eligibility Requirement
Every visa type mentioned has a certain requirement that applicants must comply with. For the Visitor Visa (subclass 600), applicants must demonstrate that they have enough money to support themselves during their stay, which usually ranges from AUD 6,000 to AUD 8,000, and as such, include accommodation arrangements.
A requirement is also having health insurance coverage for the duration of their stay. Clear records of applicants, assuming possession, declare one having to provide a police clearance certificate from their home country and/or from any foreign jurisdiction if one resided there for more than 12 months within the last ten years.
To be eligible for a Working Holiday and Work and Holiday Visa, an applicant must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years (in some cases up to 35) and is a citizen of an eligible country. This means that the applicant should have at least AUD 5,000 at their disposal upon entering Australia, in addition to funds to purchase a return ticket. An applicant for this visa must also meet health and character criteria, and he/she must not have held the same visa before.
Application Process
An application begins by creating an account on the ImmiAccount site from the Australian Department of Home Affairs. The applicant fills in the online form, upload the required documents such as proof of income, health insurance and accommodation, and paid the said visa fee. Processing times vary on the type of visa being applied for and depending on individual circumstances.
Conclusion
Thus, although now there is no digital nomad visa for Australia, there are many visa categories that potentially help a remote worker in finding temporary residency. Understood well in the eligibility section and a straightforward method for applying, such digital nomads could help in remote live work in Australia during their stay without breaking any rules.