Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)

Key Points About This Visa:

• Suitable for tourism or business activities
• Valid for three, six, or twelve months
• Application fee ranges from AUD130 to AUD335
• Certain passport holders may be eligible for a free or reduced-cost visa
• The eVisitor (subclass 651) visa is free for eligible passport holders
• The Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) visa incurs an AUD20 service charge for eligible passport holders

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Basic Requirements for a Family Sponsored Visa

• Meet health and character requirements: Manage your health expenses in Australia. Without a reciprocal health care agreement, you won’t be covered by Medicare. It’s advised to obtain health insurance for each visit to Australia.
• Have sufficient funds for your stay in Australia
• Intend to engage in activities under the Sponsored Family stream

Proof Required for the Immigration Department:

• Demonstrate that you are a genuine traveler to Australia
• Show that you will be visiting your family
• Confirm that you are sponsored by an eligible relative or an Australian government official

Family Sponsored Visa Information

If you are planning to visit family in Australia, the Sponsored Family stream may be suitable for you. You will need a sponsor, who might have to provide a financial guarantee.

You must apply for this visa from outside Australia and also be outside Australia when the visa is granted.

If you hold a Sponsored Family Visitor visa (subclass 679), it remains valid for the duration initially granted.

Entry Conditions Under This Visa

• You may be permitted a single entry. If you wish to visit Australia again, you must apply for a new visa after you leave.
• Alternatively, you may be allowed multiple entries within the validity of your visa, provided the total duration of the stays does not exceed the time granted on your visa.

Business Visa Stream Overview

The Business Visitor stream is for those visiting Australia briefly for business purposes such as making business inquiries, participating in negotiations, or attending conferences.

You need to apply for this visa while you are outside Australia.

If you possess a Business (Short Stay) visa (subclass 456) or a Sponsored Business Visitor (Short Stay) visa (subclass 459), it remains valid for the time period originally granted.

Visa Entry Options

• You may be granted a single entry. If you wish to return to Australia, you will need to apply for a new visa.
• Or, you may be allowed multiple entries as long as the cumulative length of the visits does not exceed the granted stay period.

Visa Requirements

To successfully obtain this visa, you must meet the following criteria:

• Meet health and character standards
• Have sufficient funds for your stay in Australia
• Intend to carry out business activities as stated in your visa application

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Visa Approval Criteria

• Your business background
• A valid business reason for your visit to Australia
• Your intended activities in Australia, including:
  • Business inquiries
  • Contract negotiations
  • Participation in government-to-government visits
  • Attending conferences, trade fairs, or seminars without direct payment from organizers
• You will not undertake work for or provide services to any Australian business or individual
• You will not engage in direct sales to the public

No sponsorship is needed when applying for the Business visa stream.
 

Holiday Visa Information

This visa falls under the tourist category, designed for individuals traveling to Australia for recreation, vacation, or to visit family and friends. It is not suitable for business or medical-related travel.

Applicants must be outside Australia at the time of visa application, as it requires international entry.

This subclass 600 visitor visa allows you to:

• Take a holiday or visit family and friends in Australia.
• Pursue education for up to three months.
• Work as an unpaid volunteer, as long as the position wouldn’t typically be a paid role for an Australian resident (expenses like meals and lodging may be covered).

 
To be granted this visa, you must:

• Fulfill health and character requirements.
• Prove financial sufficiency for your visit to Australia.
• Intend to conduct only tourist activities.
• Provide evidence of holding 12 months of health insurance.
• If you are a parent or step-parent of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen who has applied for a Parent visa, the Department may consider granting a more flexible Visitor visa to facilitate family reunions. This is evaluated automatically.

 
Visa approvals are given on an individual basis, with each case subject to specific requirements.