You must intend to:
Visitor Visa Subclass 600
This visa is for tourists, business visitors or to visit family for 3, 6 or 12 months.
Tourist Stream (Apply in Australia)
Features
This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to see family and friends or for purposes other than business or medical treatment.
You can be here as a tourist, for a cruise, or for purposes other than business or medical treatment.
Length of stay
Up to 12 months.
Requirements
Meet health requirement
You must meet health requirement.
Meet character requirement
You must meet character requirement
Have enough money
You must have, or have access to, enough money to support yourself while you are in Australia.
Be a genuine visitor
stay only temporarily in Australia
do only the things the visa allows you to do
Best interests of the child
The visa will not be granted if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.
Tourist Stream (Apply outside Australia)
Features
This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to see family and friends or for purposes other than business or medical treatment.
You can be here as a tourist, for a cruise, or for purposes other than business or medical treatment.
Length of stay
Up to 12 months.
Requirements
Meet health requirement
You must meet health requirement.
Meet character requirement
You must meet character requirement.
Have enough money
You must have, or have access to, enough money to support yourself while you are in Australia.
Be a genuine visitor
You must intend to:
stay only temporarily in Australia
do only the things the visa allows you to do
Have health insurance:
It is recommended you take out health insurance to cover any unforeseen medical treatment you might need in Australia.
Best interests of the child
The visa will not be granted if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.
Sponsored Family Stream
Features
This visa stream lets people who are sponsored, usually by a family member, come to Australia to visit their family members.
You can visit family or friends.
You can go on a cruise or have a holiday
You can study or train for up to 3 months.
Length of stay
Up to 12 months.
Requirements
Meet health requirement
You and any family who apply for the visa with you must meet health requirement.
Meet character requirement
You must meet character requirement.
Have enough money
You must have, or have access to, enough money to support yourself while you are in Australia.
Be a genuine visitor
You must only intend to:
stay temporarily in Australia
obey any condition and stay period attached to your visa
Have a sponsor
You must have a sponsor. Your sponsor can be either:
a family member in Australia
an Australian government official
Best interests of the child
The visa will not be granted if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.
Business Visitor Stream
Features
This visa stream lets you visit Australia for business reasons.
You can make general business or employment enquiries.
You can negotiate contracts.
You can take part in a conference or trade fair. You can’t be paid by the organisers to take part.
Length of stay
Up to 3 months.
Requirements
Meet health requirement
You must meet health requirement.
Meet character requirement
You must meet character requirement.
Have enough money
You must have, or have access to, enough money to support yourself while you are in Australia.
Be a genuine visitor
You must only intend to:
stay temporarily in Australia
obey any condition and stay period attached to your visa
Perform business visitor activities
As a business visitor, you can:
– Make general business or employment enquiries
– Investigate, negotiate, enter into or review a business contract
– Conduct activities as part of an official government visit.
– Take part in a conference, trade fair or seminar. The organisers can’t pay you to take part.
You can’t:
– Work for or provide services to a business or organisation based in Australia
– Sell goods or services directly to the public
Best interests of the child
The visa will not be granted if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.
Approved Destination Status Stream
Features
This visa stream is for citizens from certain areas of China visiting Australia on a tour organised by an approved travel agent.
You can visit Australia as part of a tour group.
Length of stay
For the period or until the date specified in your visa grant letter
Requirements
Meet health requirement
You must meet health requirement.
Meet character requirement
You must meet character requirement.
Be a genuine visitor
You must only intend to:
stay temporarily in Australia
obey any condition and stay period attached to your visa
Best interests of the child
This visa might not be granted if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.
Frequent Traveller Stream
Features
This visa stream is for citizens of the People’s Republic of China who travel often to Australia for business or personal reasons.
You can be a tourist, cruise or have a holiday.
You can visit family or friends.
You can undertake business visitor activities.
Length of stay
The visa can be granted for up to 10 years. Stay up to 3 months each time you enter.
Requirements
Meet health requirement
You must meet health requirement.
Meet character requirement
You must meet character requirement.
Have enough money
You must have enough money to:
support yourself while you are in Australia
leave Australia at the end of your stay
Be a genuine visitor
You must only intend to:
stay temporarily in Australia
obey any condition and stay period attached to your visa
Best interests of the child
This visa might not be granted if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.
