Australia Visitor Visa – Subclass 600

Travel to Australia for tourism, family visits, or short business stays with the flexible Visitor Visa (Subclass 600).

Australia Visitor (Tourist) Visa (Subclass 600): Temporary Stay for Leisure, Family, or Business

The Subclass 600 Visitor Visa allows eligible individuals to visit Australia temporarily for tourism, family visits, or short business activities. Various streams offer up to 12 months stay, with tailored eligibility, validity, and processing times.

The Australia Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) is a temporary visa designed for people wishing to visit Australia for tourism, visit family, or conduct short-term business. It includes multiple streams to suit different purposes and circumstances.

Benefits

Stay in Australia for up to 12 months (depending on stream).

Visit family, holiday, or engage in short-term business activities.

Multiple-entry options available in many cases.

Relatively quick visa processing if application is well-prepared.

Streams of Visitor Visa 600

Tourist Stream (Offshore)

Apply from outside Australia for leisure, visiting friends or family. Typical stays of 3, 6, or 12 months.

Validity: 3, 6, or 12 months depending on circumstances.

Fee: Approximately AUD 190

Processing: Typically 22–59 days depending on application completeness.

Tourist Stream (Onshore)

If already in Australia on another visa, you may apply to extend your stay as a tourist.

Validity: Up to 12 months.

Processing: Typically 20–50 days.

Business Visitor Stream

For short business visits such as meetings or conferences (no work permitted).

Validity: Usually up to 3 months.

Processing: Around 10–25 days.

Approved Destination Status (ADS) Stream

Available only for Chinese citizens traveling in an approved tour group.

Eligibility & Conditions

You must be a genuine visitor with a temporary intention to stay.

Sufficient funds to cover your visit.

Meet health and character requirements.

Hold a valid passport and, where applicable, sponsorship or invitation.

Some applications may include conditions like no work, limited study, or 'no further stay' restrictions.

Application Process

Create an ImmiAccount and select the relevant Subclass 600 stream.

Complete the online form and upload supporting documents (e.g., passport, itinerary, proof of funds, invitation or sponsorship forms).

Pay the visa application fee (approx. AUD 190 for most streams; higher if applying onshore).

Submit the application, and attend biometric or health checks if required.

Monitor application status via ImmiAccount or VEVO.

FAQs

How long does processing usually take?

Processing depends on the stream and completeness. For the Tourist (offshore) stream, most applications are processed between 22 and 59 days. Business and Sponsored Family streams often process faster.

What if my visa application seems stuck?

Processing times can vary. Some applicants have approvals within days, while others may experience longer waits, especially during peak travel seasons.

Can I work or study on this visa?

No work is permitted. You may study short-term (usually up to 3 months). Some visas may include a 'no further stay' condition, preventing extensions.