Subclass 600 - Visitor Visa

Visitor Visa

The Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) allows individuals to visit Australia for tourism, business purposes, or to visit family for periods of 3, 6, or 12 months.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Be a genuine visitor with the intention to stay temporarily.
  • Have sufficient funds to support your stay and return travel.
Subclass 600

Types of Visitor Visas

Tourist Stream (Apply Outside Australia)

This visa allows individuals to visit Australia as tourists, to go on a cruise, or to visit family and friends. It is not suitable for business or medical purposes.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be outside Australia when applying and when the decision is made.
  • Be a genuine visitor and have sufficient funds for the trip.
  • You cannot work on this visa.

Tourist Stream (Apply in Australia)

This visa is for those already in Australia, enabling them to visit family or friends, travel as tourists, or take a cruise. It excludes business or medical purposes.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be in Australia when applying and when the decision is made
  • Show genuine visitor intent and financial capability to support your stay.
  • No work is allowed.

Business Visitor Stream

The Business Visitor stream of the Visitor visa (subclass 600) allows you to visit Australia for specific business purposes. With this visa, you can:

  • Make general business or employment enquiries.
  • Negotiate, enter into, or review business contracts.
  • Attend conferences, trade fairs, or seminars without receiving payment.
  • Participate in official government visits or undertake tourist activities.

However, this visa does not permit you to work for Australian businesses, provide services, or sell directly to the public.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for this visa, you must:

  • Be outside Australia at the time of application and decision.
  • Intend to visit for approved business activities.
  • Meet health and character requirements.
  • Maintain adequate health insurance for your stay.

Approved Destination Status Stream

The Approved Destination Status stream of the Visitor visa (subclass 600) is designed for citizens of specified regions in China visiting Australia as part of an organised tour through an approved travel agent. With this visa, you can:

  • Enter Australia with your approved tour group.
  • Participate in activities included in your tour.
  • Depart Australia with your group before the visa expires.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for this visa, you must:

  • Be a citizen of the People’s Republic of China.
  • Apply as part of an organised tour with an approved travel agent.
  • Be in China when applying and when a decision is made on your application.
  • Meet health and character requirements.
  • Have adequate health insurance to cover your stay.

Frequent Traveller Stream

The Frequent Traveller stream of the Visitor visa (subclass 600) is designed for citizens from the People’s Republic of China, Brunei, Cambodia, the Philippines, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam who frequently visit Australia for tourism or business activities. This visa allows you to travel to Australia as often as you like within the visa’s validity, with specific conditions on your stay duration.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for this visa, you must:

  • Be a citizen of one of the eligible countries: People's Republic of China, Brunei, Cambodia, Philippines, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, or Timor Leste.
  • Apply from outside Australia when lodging your application and when a decision is made.
  • Visit only for tourism, business visitor activities, or to meet family and friends
  • Meet health and character requirements.
  • Comply with visa conditions, such as not staying more than 12 months in any 24-month period.

Sponsored Family Stream

The Sponsored Family stream of the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) allows individuals to visit family in Australia for tourism, including seeing relatives, cruising, or other non-business purposes. It permits a stay of up to three months for short-term study or training, though a student visa is recommended for longer study durations.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for this visa, you must:

  • Must be sponsored by an eligible family member living in Australia.
  • Not work while holding this visa.
  • The primary reason for visiting Australia must be for tourism, visiting family or friends, or participating in a cruise.
  • Can study or train for up to three months, but this should not be your primary reason for travel.
  • Must apply for this visa from outside Australia.
  • Must comply with all visa conditions, including not overstaying your visa period.
  • Cannot include family members in your application; each family member must apply separately.

For further information on the above visa category and costs please click on the link – https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600

Subclass 600

Types of Visitor Visas

To apply for the Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601), you must hold a valid passport from one of the following countries:

Tourist Stream (Apply Outside Australia)

This visa allows individuals to visit Australia as tourists, to go on a cruise, or to visit family and friends. It is not suitable for business or medical purposes.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be outside Australia when applying and when the decision is made.
  • Be a genuine visitor and have sufficient funds for the trip.
  • You cannot work on this visa.

Tourist Stream (Apply in Australia)

This visa is for those already in Australia, enabling them to visit family or friends, travel as tourists, or take a cruise. It excludes business or medical purposes.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be in Australia when applying and when the decision is made
  • Show genuine visitor intent and financial capability to support your stay.
  • No work is allowed.

Business Visitor Stream

The Business Visitor stream of the Visitor visa (subclass 600) allows you to visit Australia for specific business purposes. With this visa, you can:

  • Make general business or employment enquiries.
  • Negotiate, enter into, or review business contracts.
  • Attend conferences, trade fairs, or seminars without receiving payment.
  • Participate in official government visits or undertake tourist activities.

However, this visa does not permit you to work for Australian businesses, provide services, or sell directly to the public.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be outside Australia at the time of application and decision.
  • Intend to visit for approved business activities.
  • Meet health and character requirements.
  • Maintain adequate health insurance for your stay.

Approved Destination Status Stream

The Approved Destination Status stream of the Visitor visa (subclass 600) is designed for citizens of specified regions in China visiting Australia as part of an organised tour through an approved travel agent. With this visa, you can:

  • Enter Australia with your approved tour group.
  • Participate in activities included in your tour.
  • Depart Australia with your group before the visa expires.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be a citizen of the People’s Republic of China.
  • Apply as part of an organised tour with an approved travel agent.
  • Be in China when applying and when a decision is made on your application.
  • Meet health and character requirements.
  • Have adequate health insurance to cover your stay.

Frequent Traveller Stream

The Frequent Traveller stream of the Visitor visa (subclass 600) is designed for citizens from the People’s Republic of China, Brunei, Cambodia, the Philippines, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam who frequently visit Australia for tourism or business activities. This visa allows you to travel to Australia as often as you like within the visa’s validity, with specific conditions on your stay duration.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be a citizen of one of the eligible countries: People's Republic of China, Brunei, Cambodia, Philippines, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, or Timor Leste.
  • Apply from outside Australia when lodging your application and when a decision is made.
  • Be intending to visit for tourism, business visitor activities, or to visit family and friends.
  • Meet health and character requirements.
  • Ensure you comply with visa conditions, such as not staying more than 12 months in any 24-month period.

Sponsored Family Stream

The Sponsored Family stream of the Visitor visa (subclass 600) allows individuals to visit their family members in Australia. Sponsored by an Australian family member, this visa permits you to stay in Australia for tourism purposes, including seeing family or friends, going on a cruise, or any other non-business or non-medical reason. This visa also allows you to study or train for up to three months, though it is not intended for those whose primary purpose is study, in which case a student visa might be more appropriate.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • You must be sponsored by an eligible family member living in Australia.
  • You cannot work while holding this visa.
  • Your primary reason for visiting Australia must be for tourism, visiting family or friends, or participating in a cruise.
  • You can study or train for up to three months, but this should not be your primary reason for travel.
  • You must apply for this visa from outside Australia.
  • You must comply with all visa conditions, including not overstaying your visa period.
  • You must comply with all visa conditions, including not overstaying your visa period.

Tourist Stream (Apply Outside Australia)

This visa allows individuals to visit Australia as tourists, to go on a cruise, or to visit family and friends. It is not suitable for business or medical purposes.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be outside Australia when applying and when the decision is made.
  • Be a genuine visitor and have sufficient funds for the trip.
  • You cannot work on this visa.

Tourist Stream (Apply in Australia)

This visa is for those already in Australia, enabling them to visit family or friends, travel as tourists, or take a cruise. It excludes business or medical purposes.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be in Australia when applying and when the decision is made
  • Show genuine visitor intent and financial capability to support your stay.
  • No work is allowed.

Business Visitor Stream

The Business Visitor stream of the Visitor visa (subclass 600) allows you to visit Australia for specific business purposes. With this visa, you can:

  • Make general business or employment enquiries.
  • Negotiate, enter into, or review business contracts.
  • Attend conferences, trade fairs, or seminars without receiving payment.
  • Participate in official government visits or undertake tourist activities.

However, this visa does not permit you to work for Australian businesses, provide services, or sell directly to the public.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be outside Australia at the time of application and decision.
  • Intend to visit for approved business activities.
  • Meet health and character requirements.
  • Maintain adequate health insurance for your stay.

Approved Destination Status Stream

The Approved Destination Status stream of the Visitor visa (subclass 600) is designed for citizens of specified regions in China visiting Australia as part of an organised tour through an approved travel agent. With this visa, you can:

  • Enter Australia with your approved tour group.
  • Participate in activities included in your tour.
  • Depart Australia with your group before the visa expires.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be a citizen of the People’s Republic of China.
  • Apply as part of an organised tour with an approved travel agent.
  • Be in China when applying and when a decision is made on your application.
  • Meet health and character requirements.
  • Have adequate health insurance to cover your stay.

Frequent Traveller Stream

The Frequent Traveller stream of the Visitor visa (subclass 600) is designed for citizens from the People’s Republic of China, Brunei, Cambodia, the Philippines, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam who frequently visit Australia for tourism or business activities. This visa allows you to travel to Australia as often as you like within the visa’s validity, with specific conditions on your stay duration.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be a citizen of one of the eligible countries: People's Republic of China, Brunei, Cambodia, Philippines, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, or Timor Leste.
  • Apply from outside Australia when lodging your application and when a decision is made.
  • Be intending to visit for tourism, business visitor activities, or to visit family and friends.
  • Meet health and character requirements.
  • Ensure you comply with visa conditions, such as not staying more than 12 months in any 24-month period.

Sponsored Family Stream

The Sponsored Family stream of the Visitor visa (subclass 600) allows individuals to visit their family members in Australia. Sponsored by an Australian family member, this visa permits you to stay in Australia for tourism purposes, including seeing family or friends, going on a cruise, or any other non-business or non-medical reason. This visa also allows you to study or train for up to three months, though it is not intended for those whose primary purpose is study, in which case a student visa might be more appropriate.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • You must be sponsored by an eligible family member living in Australia.
  • You cannot work while holding this visa.
  • Your primary reason for visiting Australia must be for tourism, visiting family or friends, or participating in a cruise.
  • You can study or train for up to three months, but this should not be your primary reason for travel.
  • You must apply for this visa from outside Australia.
  • You must comply with all visa conditions, including not overstaying your visa period.
  • You must comply with all visa conditions, including not overstaying your visa period.

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