Tourist Visa
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Eligibility Criteria
- Be a genuine visitor with the intention to stay temporarily and return home after the visit.
- Have sufficient funds to cover expenses for the duration of the trip, including accommodation, food, and return travel.
Types of Tourist Visas
Standard Tourist Visa
A standard tourist visa is issued to individuals travelling for leisure, sightseeing, or visiting family and friends. It is strictly for tourism purposes and does not permit any form of employment or business activity.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Valid Passport: Must have at least six months of validity beyond the planned stay.
- Purpose of Visit: Must be purely for tourism, recreation, or visiting acquaintances.
- Financial Means: Applicants must provide proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay (such as bank statements).
- Accommodation Details: A hotel booking or an invitation letter from a host is required.
- Travel History: Some countries may require previous travel experience (especially for visa-on-arrival or e-visas).
- Return Ticket: A confirmed return or onward flight ticket is necessary.
- Medical Insurance: Some countries may ask for travel health insurance with a minimum coverage amount.
Business Tourist Visa
Eligibility Criteria:
- Invitation Letter: A letter from the host company or organisation confirming the nature of the visit.
- Business Registration Documents: Proof that the company sending the applicant is legally registered.
- Purpose of Visit: Strictly for business-related activities, such as meetings, training, trade fairs, or negotiations.
- Duration: Generally 30 to 90 days, depending on the country.
- Financial Stability: Proof of sufficient funds to cover expenses during the stay.
- Return Ticket: To ensure compliance with visa conditions.
Medical Treatment Visa
Eligibility Criteria:
- Medical Diagnosis: A letter from a certified medical practitioner in the home country explaining the condition.
- Medical Acceptance Letter: A written confirmation from the hospital/clinic abroad accepting the patient for treatment.
- Financial Proof: Evidence of ability to pay for treatment, accommodation, and travel expenses.
- Medical Insurance: Some countries mandate international health insurance coverage.
- Accompanying Person: If a family member is travelling as a companion, they may require a separate visa application.
Working Holiday Visa
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limit: Generally between 18 to 30 (some countries extend it to 35).
- Nationality: Must be from a country that has a working holiday agreement with the destination country.
- Financial Proof: Evidence of initial funds to support the stay before finding work.
- Health and Character Check: Some countries require a medical examination and police clearance certificate.
- Intended Duration: Typically one year, but some countries allow extensions.
- Job Restrictions: Employment is usually limited to certain industries (hospitality, agriculture, etc.) and may have a maximum work duration per employer.
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)
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.