Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)

This is a temporary visa, which lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to see family and friends or for purposes other than paid employment or medical treatment.

What you can do

The Visitor Visa (subclass 600) allows you to visit Australia for:

• holiday or sightseeing

• business trips

• visiting relatives or friends

• studying for less than 3 months

A visitor visa may be granted for up to three, six or twelve months. Longer validity visitor visas are available for parents of Australian permanent residents and citizens.

Applicant requirements

• be a genuine tourist to Australia

• meet health and character requirements

• intend to stay temporarily in Australia

• have enough money to support yourself while in Australia

  
  

Restrictions

You cannot undertake paid work on a visitor visa. The visa is subject to cancellation if you are not a genuine visitor on entry to Australia.

Passport holders from certain countries can also apply for a Subclass 651 E-Visitor visa or a Subclass 601 Electronic Travel Authority to visit Australia.

Contact Us

Canberra Visa & Migration Services has significant experience in the visitor visa application process and can deal with any difficult issues that may arise when applying for a visitor visa. If you need any assistance, please contact our office to arrange a consultation.