Apply for visitor visa – subclass 600

What is the visitor visa subclass 600?

The visitor visa subclass 600 is a temporary visa that allows individuals to:

Travel to Australia for tourism or business visits.

Visit family or friends.

Stay for up to 3, 6, or 12 months.

This is a non-work visa. You must demonstrate sufficient funds and meet health and character requirements to qualify for this visa.

Breaking News: All future visitor visas may have a "No Further Stay" condition, according to the Minister for Home Affairs, Tony Burke. More on that later.

Streams of visitor visa subclass 600

Tourist stream (apply outside Australia)

For applicants outside Australia

Purpose: Tourism, family visit, or cruise

Stay: Up to 3, 6, or 12 months

Cost: From AUD 250.00

Tourist stream (apply in Australia)

For visitors already in Australia wanting to extend their stay

Purpose: Tourism or visit

Stay: Up to 3, 6, or 12 months

Fees: From AUD 630.00

Business visitor stream

For attending business meetings or negotiations

No paid work or sale of goods/services

Multiple entries allowed

Fees: From AUD 250.00

Approved destination status stream

For Chinese nationals travelling with an approved tour group

Fees: From AUD 250.00

Frequent traveler stream

For frequent visitors from select Asia-Pacific countries

Valid for up to 10 years

Tourism or business visitor purposes only

Must apply from outside Australia

Fees: From AUD 1,845.00

Who can apply for the visitor visa 600?

To qualify for the visitor visa (subclass 600), you must:

Hold a valid passport
Meet health and character requirements
Show proof of sufficient funds
Provide a valid reason for the visit

Additional documents (if applicable):

Travel history
Employment status and relevant evidence
Police clearance
Medical certificate

What do immigration policy changes mean for visitor visa applicants?

All future visitor visas will have a “No Further Stay” condition, according to the Minister for Home Affairs of Australia, Tony Burke.

Once the legislation becomes law:

First, visa holders before the policy change will not be affected;
Second, future visa holders (applicants applying after the change) must leave Australia when their visa expires.

It means future visa holders may not be allowed to extend their stay in Australia. To apply for a visa extension or an entirely different visa, they must first leave Australia. Learn more about this policy change by reading our blog.

What is the processing time for visitor visa 600?

Processing time for the Visitor Visa 600 varies with application volume, visa stream, individual circumstances, and immigration policy. But generally:

Visitor visa 600 streams	Visitor visa 600 processing time
Business visitor	50% processed in 7 days, 90% processed in 20 days
Sponsored family	50% processed in 46 days, 90% processed in 3 months
Tourist	50% processed in 18 days, 90% processed in 38 days

How to apply for the visitor visa 600? Step-by-step guide.

The application process for the visitor visa 600 involves several key steps, such as:

Step 1: Create and log in to your ImmiAccount.

Step 2: Choose your visa stream for the visitor visa 600. (e.g., tourist stream, business visitor stream, or family-sponsored stream).

Step 3: Complete the visa application form.

Step 4: Upload scanned copies of all the required documents.

Step 5: Pay the visa application fee online and submit the application.

Step 6: Wait for the Australian Department of Home Affairs to review your visa application. (You may be asked to provide biometrics, health assessments, or additional documents if required).

Step 7: If approved, you will be granted the visitor visa 600 via email.

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