Is Australia or Canada easier to get a tourist visa for?

Canada asks for less money in the bank and Australia decides faster. Approval depends more on clean documents than on the destination; both refuse mainly for inconsistent funds and weak ties.

Can I apply for Australia and Canada at the same time?

Yes for e-visas, since no passport is held. If either is a sticker visa the passport is with that consulate, so sequence the sticker application first or use the second passport option where your country allows one.

Which is better value, Australia or Canada?

Canada is cheaper per traveller, but value depends on validity: Australia is valid 12 months and Canada Up to 10 years. A longer, multiple-entry visa costs less per trip.

Where do these figures come from?

Government fees, processing windows and funds figures are taken from the official Australia and Canada sources cited on each destination page and re-checked when the authorities publish changes.

All comparisons

Australia vs Canada: tourist visa

Australia or Canada for a tourist visa? Side by side: $377 vs $255 all-in, About 30 days vs 4 to 8 weeks decision, funds to show, process type, biometrics and which one fits your plan.

Verdict

Canada is cheaper ($255 vs $377 all-in)
Australia decides faster (About 30 days)
Canada asks for less money in the bank ($2,500 vs $3,500)

Australia vs Canada: tourist visa side by side

	Australia	Canada
Visa format	E-visa	eTA / Sticker
Process	e-visa	sticker visa
Biometrics	No	Required
Interview	No	No
Government fee	$178	$71
vistolane filing fee	$199	$184
All-in per traveller	$377	$255
Decision window	About 30 days	4 to 8 weeks
Validity	12 months	Up to 10 years
Stay	Up to 3 months per visit	Up to 6 months per visit
Entries	Multiple	Multiple
Funds to show (tourist visa)	$3,500	$2,500
tourist visa route	Visitor 600	Visitor Visa

Which is cheaper?

Australia costs $377 all-in ($178 government fee plus $199 filing) and Canada costs $255 ($71 plus $184). Canada is cheaper by $122 per traveller. Neither figure includes optional attention plans or airport transfers.

Which is faster?

Australia: About 30 days (Visitor (600): 75% within about 30 days). Canada: 4 to 8 weeks (Visitor visa: varies by country of residence). vistolane quotes a guaranteed decision date for both before you pay.

Which needs less money in the bank?

Australia asks for about $3,500 and Canada about $2,500 for a tourist visa. Canada is the lower bar. In both, statements must be seasoned for three months and match the plan you describe.

How the processes differ

Australia: e-visa. Canada: sticker visa with biometrics. An e-visa needs no appointment; a sticker visa holds your passport for the decision window; an embassy visa adds an interview and a decision at the window.

Which should you pick for a tourist visa?

For a short trip, weigh speed and entries: Australia decides in About 30 days. If you are choosing purely on cost, Canada wins.