Visitor Visa

Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)

The Visitor Visa allows applicants to visit Australia for tourism purposes, to visit friends or family, or on short-term business trips. The Visitor Visa grants stays for 3, 6 or up to 12 months.

Processing Times: Vary (4 to 6 months)

Visitor Visa requirements

In order to submit a valid Visitor Visa application, you must:

  1. meet the health requirement
  2. meet the character requirement
  3. have enough money to support yourself while in Australia
  4. only intend to stay in Australia temporarily

The Visitor Visa offers the following streams:

Tourist Stream (Apply in Australia or Apply outside Australia) – Visit friends and family, go on a cruise or extend your stay if your visa is expiring, if eligible.

Sponsored Family Stream – Visit Australia sponsored by an eligible family member

Business Visitor Stream – Visit Australia for business purposes

Approved Destination Status Stream – For citizens from some areas of China, visit Australia on a tour

Frequent Traveller Stream – For citizens of China, visit Australia on a regular basis

Borderless Migration recommends discussing your specific circumstances and the options available, before commencing your visitor visa application process. 

Contact us or visit our Sydney office.