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.
Required conditions
Sufficient finance: If you travel under 600 Visa needs to have a financer before making a visit to the nation. You must have sufficient resources during your stay period in the country
Personal and physical requirement: The tourist, who is travelling, needs to clear the personal as well as the physical requirements that are stated as per the law of the country.
Purpose of the visit: You need to convince the authority that the reasons of travel are genuine and are not hiding anything from them. Also, it is essential to provide the date of journey, staying period and how many people are travelling with you
Age: There is no age bar
Funds proof: You need to submit the details of the funds that are required during your stay period in the country
Types of visit visa
Tourist visitor: Someone visiting Australia for leisure and recreation or to meet friends and family. You can apply for this from outside or within Australia
Business visitor: For businesspersons making short business trips for business, negotiations or to attend events. You must apply for this from outside Australia
Sponsored family visitor- For family members outside Australia who are sponsored for a visit visa by an Australian citizen or permanent resident Visitor visas of longer duration are issued to parents of Australian citizens and Permanent Residents.
Subclass 600 - key points
You should intend to come to Australia to visit only
The traveller should have enough money for your stay in Australia
You are not allowed to work in Australia
you must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your visa
List of Documents required for Australian Visit Visa
Have sufficient funds to cover their trip costs for the duration of their visit
Have no criminal record and must comply with all Australian laws
Meet all health standards and submit medical records as necessary
Show valid documentation and invitation letters from sponsors
Meet any other requirements asked for
Valid passport
Recent passport size-coloured photographs
Confirmed return air tickets
Trip itinerary
Bank statements for a period of 3 to 6 months
Travel insurance
Proof of enough funds
Invitation letter: If visiting relatives or friends, a letter of invitation from the relative or friend in Australia
Hotel booking confirmation
How to apply ?
You would need to fill and submit the Australian visitor visa which can be downloaded from Australian online portal
Login to ‘ImmiAccount’
Select new application for visitor visa
Attach all the required documents
Copy, share and send your application Australian immigration cell
Processing time:
Name of the Visa
Processing time
Tourist Subclass 600
75% Applications
90% Applications
Tourist Visa Stream
7 Months
10 Months
Family Visa Stream
5 Months
11 Months
Business Visa Stream
5 Days
11 Days
As services related to the visa application process have been impacted by COVID-19, additional time will be given to applicants for completing the checks and providing the required information. Service disruptions will be taken into account at the time that the application is being processed
How long you can stay ?
Usually, a traveller is allowed to stay from 3 months up to 12 months. In certain cases, a longer stay can be possible for the parents of Australian citizens
Cost of visitor visa
The cost of visitor visa is different for different category. For Sponsored Family visa, Destination visas, Business visa it is AUD 145 and for the tourist visa (application within the country) it is AUD 370 and for tourist visa (application outside the country) is AUD 145.
Extension
If you are in Australia and want to extend your stay for tourism purposes, you might be able to apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600). If you are able to apply, you should do so at least two weeks before your current visa expires
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