Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)

Overview

The Visitor visa is designed for tourists, business visitors or those wishing to visit family in Australia.

There are five streams, designed for slightly different purposes: Visitor, Sponsored Family, Business Visitor, Frequent Traveller, and Approved Destination Status.

This may be the right visa for you if:

What You Can Do & How Long You Can Stay

You can travel to Australia either once or multiple times, depending on the visa stream.
You can stay in Australia for up to 12 months at a time, depending on the visa stream.
You can conduct business visitor activities if you applied under the Business Visitor stream.
Generally, you can study or train up to 3 months whilst on this visa.

Limitations and Important Things to Know

You can be inside or outside Australia to apply for this visa, however limitations may apply to different streams.
Generally you cannot work whilst on this visa, however you may be allowed to work in some circumstances.
If you are granted this visa, you may be required to leave Australia before you can apply for another visa.

If you are worried about encountering issues or restrictions when applying for this visa, we may be able to help. Please contact us for more information.

As part of the specific visa requirements, you may have to:

Demonstrate that you are a Genuine Temporary Entrant
Prove that you have enough funds to support your stay
Have an Australian sponsor if you are applying under the Sponsored Family stream
Be on an approved tour if you are applying under the Approved Destination Status stream