About Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)

The Visitor Visa Subclass 600 is for vacationers who want to travel to Australia for a span of one year or less than that. It is a golden chance for those who want to explore the country and reside there for a few months. With Visitor Visa 600, you can also visit your friends or family members who are settled there. This visa is a temporary one and is applicable for a required time period only. If you carry any other visa which might run out then you can definitely apply for this one to increase your duration.

It is applicable for those tourists who are being financed by their family members or want to visit on their own expenses. The Migration Agent Australia urges you to clarify your way towards getting the visa and the process in looking after the terms and condition. The ISA Migrations and Education Consultants help those who are attempting to take a glimpse of the country. The visa is also applicable for those who want to visit the nation for business purpose as well as for a temporary stay in the country with their own expenses.

Different Streams OF TheVisa(Subclass 600) Under Which you Can Apply :-

1. TOURIST STREAM (APPLY FROM AUSTRALIA)

The cost of the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) - Tourist Stream (Apply from Australia) is currently $365AUD and you can stay for up to 12 months. Most processing times are within 26 days. With this visa you can:

• Visit family or friends.
• Be here as a tourist, for a cruise or for any purpose except business or medical treatment.
• You can study or train for up to 3 months in total on this visa. But if your main reason for travelling to Australia is study, a student visa might be more appropriate.
• You cannot work.
• You will need a visa if you enter Australia during a cruise. If your cruise is a round trip cruise, the time you spend on the cruise counts as time spent in Australia - that is, we do not consider you have left Australia. A round trip cruise will not reset your stay period on your visa. Ask your cruise operator or travel agent if we consider your cruise to be a round trip cruise.
• If you hold another visa that is expiring and want to stay longer, this visa might suit you
• You must be in Australia when you apply and when we decide your application.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE VISITOR VISA (SUBCLASS 600) - TOURIST STREAM (APPLY FROM AUSTRALIA)

To be eligible for the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) - Tourist Stream (Apply from Australia), you will need to demonstrate that you:

• Meet the necessary health requirements.
• Meet the necessary character requirements.
• Have sufficient funds to cover the costs of your trip.
• Be a genuine visitor - This means you have the intention to visit Australia temporarily and only do the things that the visa allows you to do.
• You must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of a child if you are under 18.

Processing Time

• 25% of applications: 4 Days
• 50% of applications: 12 Days
• 75% of applications: 18 Days
• 90% of applications: 35 Days

2. TOURIST STREAM (APPLY OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA)

The cost of the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) - Tourist Stream (Apply outside Australia) is currently $145AUD and you can stay for up to 3, 6, or 12 months. Most processing times are within 26 days. With this visa you can: :

• visit family or friends
• be here as a tourist, for a cruise or for any purpose except business or medical treatment
• You can study or train for up to 3 months in total on this visa. But if your main reason for travelling to Australia is study, a student visa might be more appropriate.
• You cannot work.
• You will need a visa if you enter Australia during a cruise. If your cruise is a round trip cruise, the time you spend on the cruise counts as time spent in Australia - that is, we do not consider you have left Australia. A round trip cruise will not reset your stay period on your visa. Ask your cruise operator or travel agent if we consider your cruise to be a round trip cruise.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE VISITOR VISA (SUBCLASS 600) - TOURIST STREAM - APPLY OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA

To be eligible for the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) - Tourist Stream (Apply Outside Australia), you will need to demonstrate that you:

• Meet the necessary health requirements.
• Meet the necessary character requirements.
• Have sufficient funds to cover the costs of your trip.
• Be a genuine visitor - This means you have the intention to visit Australia temporarily and only do the things that the visa allows you to do.
• You must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of a child if you are under 18.
• You must have adequate health insurance.
• You must have no outstanding debts to the Australian government.

Processing Time

• 25% of applications: 4 Days
• 50% of applications: 12 Days
• 75% of applications: 18 Days
• 90% of applications: 35 Days

3. SPONSORED FAMILY STREAM

The cost of the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) - Sponsored Family Stream is currently $145AUD (however the Department usually requests a security bond). You can stay for up to 3, 6, or 12 months. Most processing times are within 55 days. With this visa you can: :

• visit family or friends
• be here as a tourist, for a cruise or for any purpose except business or medical treatment
• You can study or train for up to 3 months in total on this visa. But if your main reason for travelling to Australia is study, a student visa might be more appropriate.
• You cannot work.
• You will need a visa if you enter Australia during a cruise. If your cruise is a round trip cruise, the time you spend on the cruise counts as time spent in Australia - that is, we do not consider you have left Australia. A round trip cruise will not reset your stay period on your visa. Ask your cruise operator or travel agent if we consider your cruise to be a round trip cruise.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE VISITOR VISA (SUBCLASS 600) - SPONSORED FAMILY STREAM

To be eligible for the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) - Sponsored Family Stream, you will need to demonstrate that you:

• Meet the necessary health requirements.
• Meet the necessary character requirements.
• Have sufficient funds to cover the costs of your trip.
• Be a genuine visitor - This means you have the intention to visit Australia temporarily and only do the things that the visa allows you to do.
• You must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of a child if you are under 18.
• You must have a sponsor. Your sponsor can be either:
  • a family member in Australia
  • an Australian government official
  • If a family member wants to support you without becoming a sponsor, you can apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream. Provide a letter of invitation from your family member with your application.
• You must have no outstanding debts to the Australian government.

Processing Time

• 25% of applications: 9 Days
• 50% of applications: 16 Days
• 75% of applications: 29 Days
• 90% of applications: 37 Days

4. BUSINESS VISITOR STREAM

The cost of the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) - Business Visitor Stream is currently $145AUD. You can stay for up to 3 months. Most processing times are within 18 days. With this visa you can:

• make general business or employment enquiries
• investigate, negotiate, enter into or review a business contract
• conduct activities as part of an official government visit
• Take part in a conference, trade fair or seminar. The organisers can't pay you to take part
• You can't:
  • work for or provide services to a business or organisation based in Australia
  • sell goods or services directly to the public
  • If you want to do short-term work in Australia that isn't a business visitor activity, consider applying for a temporary work visa.
• APEC Business Travel Card holders
  • You might not need to apply for a visa to travel to Australia if you hold an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card (ABTC). We consider you to have applied for a Visitor visa when you applied for the ABTC.
  • ABTC holders (other than New Zealanders) might be granted a Visitor (subclass 600) Business Visitor stream visa to visit Australia. If you hold an ABTC with ‘AUS’ printed on the back, you can enter Australia for short-stay business visitor or tourism activities for as long as the ABTC is valid. The ABTC is valid for 5 years from the date we issue it.
  • If you apply for and are granted a separate visa, the visa associated with your ABTC will cease.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE VISITOR VISA (SUBCLASS 600) - BUSINESS VISITOR STREAM

To be eligible for the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) - Business Visitor Stream, you will need to demonstrate that you:

• Meet the necessary health requirements.
• Meet the necessary character requirements.
• Have sufficient funds to cover the costs of your trip.
• Be a genuine visitor - This means you have the intention to visit Australia temporarily and only do the things that the visa allows you to do.
• You must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of a child if you are under 18.
  • Perform Business Activities. As a business visitor, you can:
  • make general business or employment enquiries
  • investigate, negotiate, enter into or review a business contract
  • conduct activities as part of an official government visit
  • Take part in a conference, trade fair or seminar. The organisers can't pay you to take part
  • You can't:
    • work for or provide services to a business or organisation based in Australia
    • sell goods or services directly to the public
• You must have no outstanding debts to the Australian government.

Processing Time

• 25% of applications: 2 Days
• 50% of applications: 6 Days
• 75% of applications: 11 Days
• 90% of applications: 21 Days

5. APPROVED DESTINATION STATUS STREAM

This visa stream is for citizens from certain areas of China visiting Australia on a tour organised by an approved travel agent. This visa lasts for the time frame specified in your visa grant letter. The department will consider the length of your tour when we determine your stay period. The cost of the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) - Approved Destination Status Stream is currently $145AUD. You can stay for the period or until the date we specify in your grant letter. Most applications are granted within 4 days. With this visa you can:

• can enter Australia with your approved tour group
• can participate in activities that are part of your tour
• must leave Australia with your tour group before your visa expires

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE VISITOR VISA (SUBCLASS 600) - APPROVED DESTINATION STATUS STREAM

To be eligible for the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) - Approved Destination Status Stream, you will need to demonstrate that you:

• Meet the necessary health requirements.
• Meet the necessary character requirements.
• Have sufficient funds to cover the costs of your trip.
• Be a genuine visitor - This means you have the intention to visit Australia temporarily and only do the things that the visa allows you to do.
• You must have no outstanding debts to the Australian government.
• It must be in the best interests of a child under 18.

Processing Time

Visa processing times are based on the age of applications finalised in a given period. Many applications finalised recently had been on-hand for some months while borders were closed.

6. FREQUENT TRAVELLER STREAM

This visa stream is for citizens of the People's Republic of China who travel often to Australia for business or personal reasons.The visa can be granted for up to 10 years. Stay up to 3 months each time you enter for up to 12 months in any 2 year period. The cost of the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) - Frequent Traveller Stream is currently $1065AUD. You can stay for up to 3 months at a time. Most applications are granted within 15 days. With this visa you can:

• visit family or friends
• be here as a tourist, for a cruise or a holiday
• undertake business visitor activities

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE VISITOR VISA (SUBCLASS 600) - FREQUENT TRAVELLER STREAM

To be eligible for the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) - Frequent Traveller Stream, you will need to demonstrate that you:

• Meet the necessary health requirements.
• Meet the necessary character requirements.
• Have sufficient funds to cover the costs of your trip.
• Be a genuine visitor - This means you have the intention to visit Australia temporarily and only do the things that the visa allows you to do.
• You must have no outstanding debts to the Australian government.
• It must be in the best interests of a child under 18.

Processing Time

Visa processing times are based on the age of applications finalised in a given period. Many applications finalised recently had been on-hand for some months while borders were closed.

SUBCLASS 600 ONLINE VISITOR VISA APPLICATION

IMPORTANT: All documents for online applications must be uploaded into your online ImmiAccount in PDF format. Please note that in most cases we make a decision on your application on the basis of the information and documents we have before us withoutfurther contact with you. It is in your interest to provide as much information as possible with your application, including mandatory and optional supporting documents.

Tourist Visa Subclass 600 Checklist

As the framework is extraordinarily cumbersome and you have to exhibit one after other data, it is evident to drop out important information. So to keep away from such mistakes, the Tourist Visa Subclass 600 Checklist is crucial. The list of the Visa is recorded underneath:

• While applying, check your passport carefully.
• Gather all the required documents such as financer details, personal and physical requirements, identity card, etc.
• Apply for the visa either through online mode or through paper mode.
• You will receive a declaration stating that your form has been preceded for the process.
• If your application gets accepted then you will receive the details stating the same.

HOW TO APPLY ONLINE

Before you start your online application, please make sure that you prepare the necessary supporting documents, including a clear copy of the biodata and signature pages of your valid passport.

Documents required:

Children under 18:

• Full birth certificate showing the names of both parents
• Clear copy of the child's passport, including the signature page if the child is 16 and above
• Consent form 1229 completed and signed by both parents even if both parents are travelling with the child
• Clear copies of the passports of the parents, including the signature page of the passport
• If the child is travelling without any parents, and will not be staying with relatives in Australia, the person hosting the child in Australia must provide a completed and signed form 1257 and a copy of their passport

Applicants from 18 to 40:

• Clear copy of the biodata and signature page of the passport
• Clear copy of the last payslip
• Detailed bank statement for the last three months. The bank statement must show the name of the account holder
• Summary/report of investments/deposits/savings in the bank. The bank statement must show the name of the account holder
• Copy of the Discharge Certificate from the IDF

Applicants from 41 to 74:

• Clear copy of the biodata and signature pages of the passport

Applicants 75 or above:

• Clear copy of the biodata and signature pages of the passport
• Evidence of health insurance for the proposed period of stay in Australia
• When you lodge your application you will receive a request to undergo a health examination by the Embassy doctor. Please follow the instructions and make an appointment with the Embassy doctor

We do not require certified copies or translations as indicated in the checklist. However, we reserve the right to request translations or original documents for examination during the processing of the application.

When you start your online application you will be required to create an account (ImmiAccount). It is very important to record/remember your username and password when you create your ImmiAccount.

Through your ImmiAccount you will be able to:

• apply for a visa online
• pay the Visa Application Charge/Fee online
• continue a saved online visa application
• attach documents to an online visa application
• verify that you have successfully loaded/attached the supporting documents
• check the progress of your online visa application

Please note that you must load/attach the supporting documents to your online application yourself. We are unable to assist you to load the documents. See Attach Documents.

If you have issues with your ImmiAccount you may send an ImmiAccount Technical Support Enquiry.

Start your online application

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

While all travellers to Australia must apply for and obtain a visa prior to travel to Australia, Australia’s modern electronic visa system does not require you to have a visa label placed in your passport to confirm your immigration status and entitlements in Australia. If you are granted a visa, you will receive a visa grant notification letter/email from our office. We recommend that you keep a copy of the visa grant notification letter/email. When you check-in for a flight to Australia, airline staff will use your passport to electronically confirm that you have an authority/visa to travel to Australia prior to boarding the aircraft.

You should not book flights or make travel commitments until you have a visa to travel to Australia. The department will not be liable for any financial loss incurred by clients whose visa application was finalised later than expected or where an application is unsuccessful.