Is Canada or Australia 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 Canada and Australia 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, Canada or Australia?

Canada is cheaper per traveller, but value depends on validity: Canada is valid Up to 10 years and Australia 12 months. 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 Canada and Australia sources cited on each destination page and re-checked when the authorities publish changes.

All comparisons

Canada vs Australia: tourist visa

Canada or Australia for a tourist visa? Side by side: $255 vs $377 all-in, 4 to 8 weeks vs About 30 days 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)

Canada vs Australia: tourist visa side by side

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

Which is cheaper?

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

Which is faster?

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

Which needs less money in the bank?

Canada asks for about $2,500 and Australia about $3,500 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

Canada: sticker visa with biometrics. Australia: e-visa. 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.