Australia Lists Nine Visa Types Eligible for ImmiCard

Holders of nine specified visa categories may apply for an ImmiCard, though eligibility does not guarantee a card.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Australia and New Zealand

Australia Lists Nine Visa Types Eligible for ImmiCard

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Australia has published nine visa categories whose holders may apply for an ImmiCard, an official document that helps demonstrate immigration status. Applicants must still satisfy additional government requirements before a card is granted.

Why it matters

The ImmiCard gives eligible visa holders a standard way to prove their immigration status in Australia. Clarifying which visa categories qualify helps applicants understand their position before they apply.

Nine visa categories are listed, including Bridging visa E, Permanent Protection visa 866 and Resolution of Status visa 851. The separate Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) list covers 34 countries and territories, with holders able to enter multiple times within 12 months and stay up to three months per visit.

The details

The nine categories include Bridging visas, Humanitarian Stay visa 449, Temporary Protection visa 785, Temporary Humanitarian Concern visa 786, Safe Haven Enterprise visa 790, and Permanent Protection visa 866. Bridging visas are typically issued while substantive applications are processed or departure arrangements are made.

Article on ImmiCard visa eligibility categories published 6 November 2026.

Travel Outlook

The ImmiCard visa list runs parallel to Australia's Electronic Travel Authority framework, which covers 34 countries and territories and allows multiple entries within 12 months. Together the two instruments define who can enter and remain in Australia and for how long.

Travellers from the 34 ETA-eligible countries can enter Australia multiple times within 12 months, staying up to three months per visit. Visa holders in the nine listed categories should confirm their eligibility before applying for an ImmiCard.

The takeaway

Check whether your visa category appears on the official list before applying for an ImmiCard. Remember that holding a qualifying visa does not guarantee a card, as further government requirements apply.