Australia visa status check

Applied for Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream (overseas), applied online through ImmiAccount? Here is the official way to check where your application is, what you need to hand, what each status means and what to do if it is taking too long.

VERIFIED · OFFICIAL SOURCE · 17 OCT 2026
Official status checkImmiAccount (Department of Home Affairs)
Open the official tracker

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Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream (overseas), applied online through ImmiAccount

Australia status check at a glance

Where to checkImmiAccount
You need2 detailsImmiAccount username and password
Processing timeNot stated
Visa arrives asA visa grant notice by email and in ImmiAccount

How to check your Australia visa status

  1. Log in to ImmiAccount
  2. Open 'My applications summary'
  3. Check the status next to your subclass 600 application
  4. Read any messages or requests and upload documents if asked
  5. When finalised, download the grant (or refusal) letter
Flowchart: checking a Australia visa application

What you will need

Keep these ready before you open the tracker. The examples show the format only.

Details needed for the Australia status check
Detail askedExample / where to find it
ImmiAccount username and passwordthe account you used to apply
(Optional) Transaction Reference Number (TRN) to import an applicationfrom your confirmation email or receipt

What each status means

Australia visa status labels and their meaning
Status shownWhat it means / what to do
SubmittedThe application has been lodged.
ReceivedThe department has received it; it is waiting for assessment.
Initial assessmentA case officer has started assessing it.
Further assessmentMore checks are needed or more information was requested. Respond by the deadline.
FinalisedA decision has been made; see the letter in ImmiAccount.

Timing, delivery and delays

Processing time

Not stated; use the official processing-time guide (based on recently decided applications, not guaranteed).

How you get the visa

A visa grant notice by email and in ImmiAccount. The visa is linked to your passport electronically (no label). Check entitlements in VEVO.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check my Australia visa status?

Use the official ImmiAccount (Department of Home Affairs) and enter immiaccount username and password, (optional) transaction reference number (trn) to import an application. The steps are on this page.

How long does a Australia visa take?

Not stated; use the official processing-time guide (based on recently decided applications, not guaranteed).

How will I receive the visa?

A visa grant notice by email and in ImmiAccount. The visa is linked to your passport electronically (no label). Check entitlements in VEVO.

Can Krosz check the status for me?

If you apply through Krosz, your Krosz visa expert tracks the application and tells you at each step, so you do not have to keep checking the portal.

Source and verification

Official source: ImmiAccount (Department of Home Affairs)

Checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026 · confidence: medium.

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