Australia’s visa label policy
The Australian Government does not require holders of Australian visas to have a visa label in their passport.
We electronically record all visas issued to non-citizens providing them permission to travel, enter and/or remain in Australia. This means that evidence of a visa grant in the form of a visa label is no longer routinely issued to visa holders. Instead, electronic visas are linked to a visa holder’s current passport which enables us to provide accurate, secure and real-time information about a visa holder’s visa details. It is also more secure than issuing a visa label as it reduces the risk of fraud.
Having this electronic connection also enables online checking of visa details by visa holders, airlines, registered Australian organisations and Australian government agencies.
About your visa
When you receive your Australian visa you are issued with a visa grant notification letter that explains the conditions of your visa including period of validity and entry requirements. You should retain this for your own reference and may wish to carry it with you when you travel as it contains important information about your visa. The information contained within the visa grant notification letter will help you check your visa details online using the department’s Visa Entitlement Verification Online service, known as VEVO.
What if I still need a visa label?
If you wish to request for a visa label for your current Australian visa, you will need to apply for a visa label and a fee will be applied. For more information please visit: What if I still need a visa label?
More information about the Visa Evidence Charge is available on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection's website.