Tourist Visa (Subclass 600)
(Subclass 600) 🇦🇺
Tourist Visa
The Tourist Visa (Subclass 600) allows individuals to visit Australia for tourism, family visits, or business visitor activities. This visa is ideal for those looking to explore Australia’s world-famous landmarks, experience its diverse culture, or visit family and friends.
With this visa, visitors can enjoy sightseeing, leisure activities, and short-term courses (up to three months) while staying in Australia for a temporary period.
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📌 Key Features of the Tourist Visa (Subclass 600)
🛬 Visit Australia for Tourism or Family Visit
- Travel to Australia for holidays, leisure, or to visit family and friends.
- Experience Australia’s stunning beaches, iconic landmarks, and vibrant cities.
- Enjoy cultural festivals, wildlife adventures, and scenic landscapes.
📅 Duration of Stay
- Stay in Australia for up to 3, 6, or 12 months, depending on visa conditions.
- The stay period is determined by the Department of Home Affairs based on individual circumstances.
🔄 Single or Multiple Entries
- Choose between a single-entry or multiple-entry visa.
- Multiple-entry visas allow you to leave and re-enter Australia during the visa validity period.
👨👩👧 Visit Family & Friends
- Apply for a Sponsored Family Stream visa if visiting family members in Australia.
- The sponsor (a family member in Australia) may need to provide a financial bond.
💰 Cost & Processing Time
Visa Fees
- Tourist Stream: From AUD 190
- Sponsored Family Stream: From AUD 190
- Business Visitor Stream: From AUD 190
Processing Time
- 75% of applications: 3 – 6 weeks
- 90% of applications: 6 – 12 weeks
- Processing times vary based on individual circumstances and supporting documents.
✈️ Short Business Activities (Business Visitor Stream)
- Attend business meetings, conferences, or trade events.
- Engage in short-term business negotiations and networking (without working in Australia).
📌 Tourist Visa Requirements
To be eligible for the Tourist Visa (Subclass 600), applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must demonstrate genuine intentions to visit Australia temporarily.
- Provide proof of strong ties to home country (employment, assets, family commitments).
- Show sufficient funds to cover travel and stay in Australia.
- Acceptable evidence includes:
- Bank statements
- Payslips or tax records
- Sponsorship letters (if sponsored by a family member or employer)
- Some applicants may need a health examination, depending on their home country.
- Must meet character requirements (police clearance may be required).
- Though not mandatory, visitors are advised to have travel health insurance.
- Covers medical emergencies, accidents, and unexpected healthcare costs.
- Visitors on this visa cannot work in Australia.
- Some voluntary work may be permitted under specific conditions.
- Visitors can study or train for up to 3 months.
- If planning to study longer, a Student Visa (Subclass 500) is required.
📌 How to Apply for a Tourist Visa (Subclass 600)?
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✅ Valid passport (with at least six months validity).
✅ Proof of financial capacity (bank statements, payslips).
✅ Travel itinerary (flight bookings, accommodation details).
✅ Invitation letter (if visiting family or attending a business event).
✅ Health & character documents (if required).
✅ Create an ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs website.
✅ Fill out the online application form for Subclass 600.
✅ Pay the visa fee online using a credit or debit card.
✅ Some applicants may need to provide biometric data (fingerprints & photo).
✅ Undergo a medical examination if requested by the immigration office.
✅ The Department of Home Affairs will process the application.
✅ If approved, you will receive a Visa Grant Notification via email.
✅ Ensure your visa conditions are met before traveling.
✅ Book your flight and enjoy your visit to Australia!
F. A. Q
Frequently Asked Questions – Tourist Visa (Subclass 600)
we have covered most common questions from you.
The stay period can be 3, 6, or 12 months, depending on your visa conditions.
No, working in Australia is not allowed on this visa.
You can study for up to 3 months. For longer courses, apply for a Student Visa (Subclass 500).
Extensions are generally not allowed. You may need to apply for a new visa.
Processing usually takes 3 – 6 weeks, depending on the application type.
No, this visa is for temporary visits only and does not lead to Permanent Residency (PR).
It is highly recommended to have travel health insurance.
Each family member must apply separately.
No, this visa must be applied for from outside Australia.
Only if visiting family/friends under the Sponsored Family Stream.
Yes, if granted a multiple-entry visa.
You will receive a refusal notice with reasons. You may reapply with stronger evidence.
No, you need a Medical Treatment Visa (Subclass 602).
No, only business-related activities (meetings, conferences) are allowed.
No, you must wait until you receive visa approval.
Update your passport details with the Department of Home Affairs.
It is recommended to provide evidence of return travel plans.
Yes, parents can apply under the Sponsored Family Stream.
In most cases, visa changes are not allowed on this visa.
Citizens of visa-exempt countries may apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) (Subclass 601) instead.
