Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)

Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)

This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist to go on a cruise or to see family and friends

600A Tourist Stream 9apply outside of Australia) Details:

This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to go on a cruise or to see family and friends.

Stay period  Up to 12 months.
What you can do with this visa 
  • Visit family and friends;
  • Be here as tourist for a cruise or for purposes other than business or medical treatment.
Requirements Must:

  • Intend to come to Australia to visit only;
  • Have enough money for your stay in Australia;
  • Not work in Australia.
Cost 

Main Applicant:

  • From $140 AUD.

Sub Applicant:

  • Over 18 years of age: AU $1,875;
  • Under 18 years of age: AU $940.
Conditions 
  • Not work
  • Maximum 3 month study
  • No further stay
  • Health cover
  • Must leave before visa expiry
  • Non resident
Processing times 
  • 75% of applications:18 days;
  • 90% of applications 29 days.

(Note: above fees are subject to the final fee charged by the Australian Immigration Department)

600Sponsored family Stream Details:

This visa stream lets people who are sponsored, usually by a family member, come to Australia to visit their family members.

Stay period  Up to 12 months.
What you can do with this visa 
  • Visit family or friends;
  • Cruise and holiday;
  • Study or train for up to 3 months.
Requirements Must:

  • Have a sponsor;
  • Intend to come to Australia as a visitor only.
Cost 

Main Applicant:

  • From $140 AUD.

Sub Applicant:

  • Over 18 years of age: AU $1,875;
  • Under 18 years of age: AU $940.
Conditions 
  • No work;
  • Maximum 3 months study;
  • No further stay;
  • Must leave before visa expiry.
Processing times 
  • 75% of applications: 54 days
  • 90% of applications:64 days

(Note: above fees are subject to the final fee charged by the Australian Immigration Department)

600C Frequent Traveller Stream Details:

This visa stream is for citizens of the People’s Republic of China who travel often to Australia for business or personal reasons.

Stay period Can be granted up to 10 years. Stay up to 3 months each time you enter.
What you can do with this visa
  • Be a tourist, cruise or have a holiday;
  • Visit friends and family;
  • Undertake business visitor activities.
Requirements Must:

  • Must hold a passport from and be citizen of the People’s Republic of China.
Cost

Main Applicant:

  • From $1,045 AUD.
Conditions
  • Limited activities;
  • Maximum 3 months study;
  • No further stay;
  • Tuberculosis free;
  • Must undergo medical assessment;
  • Must leave before visa expiry;
  • Change of details;
  • Must maintain eligibility;
  • Maximum time in Australia 12 months in 24 months.
Processing times
  • 75% of applications: 7 days;
  • 90% of applications: 10 days.

(Note: above fees are subject to the final fee charged by the Australian Immigration Department)

Business visitor stream (subclass 600)

This visa stream lets you visit Australia for business reasons.

Stay period Up to 3 months.
What you can do with this visa
  • Make general business or employment enquiries;
  • Negotiate contracts;
  • Take part in a conference or trade fair. You can’t be paid by organizers to take part.
Must:

  • Must be a genuine visitor travelling to Australia for business visitor activities;
  • Be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your application.
Cost

Main Applicant:

  • From  140 AUD.
Conditions
  • Limited activities;
  • Maximum 3 months study;
  • No further stay;
  • Character requirements.
Processing times
  • 75% of applications: 9 days;
  • 90% of applications: 17 days.

(Note: above fees are subject to the final fee charged by the Australian Immigration Department)