VISITOR VISA (SUBCLASS 600 )

With this visa, you can

• Visit family and/or friends
• Stay in Australia as a tourist, for a cruise, or for any other reason aside from business or medical treatment
• You may study or train for up to 3 months with this visa, but if your main purpose of travel is to study, a student visa might be a better choice
• Employment is not permitted

Cruise

A visa is required if your cruise includes entering Australia.

For return cruises, the time spent on the cruise is considered time spent in Australia. You are not considered to have left the country, and a return cruise does not reset the stay period of your visa.

Verify with your cruise operator or travel agent whether or not your cruise meets the definition of a return cruise.

Duration of stay

It is a short stay visa.
Duration of stay is indicated in the visa grant letter. The number of days in this determination varies from case to case. While making this decision, some factors may include the duration of visit and purpose of staying in Australia. The length of stay requested may not be approved at all times.
A visa can be issued for a single or multiple entries. In the case of a multiple entry visa, the holder can leave and return to Australia so long as the visa has not run out.
Normally 3 months stay period is granted though sometimes it can be up to 12 months stay.
Visitor visa (subclass 600) Frequent Traveller stream This stream of Visitor visa (subclass 600) could fit for individuals who frequently visit Australia and possess a passport issued by the People's Republic of China.

Parents of Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents

Parents or step parents of an Australian citizen or permanent resident may be granted an unlimited number of visas by Immigration to stay in the country permanently if found to have satisfied all the requirements for a visa.
Each application will be considered separately, and multiple entries into Australia may be granted during the lifetime of the visa if eligible, but the aggregate time spent must not go over 12 months in any 18-month period. The applicant will need to have adequate health insurance arrangements.
The Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa could be the better option for applicants intending to stay for periods longer than 12 months per visit.

Extend Your Stay

You are not allowed to stay in Australia any longer with this renewed visa. Instead, you will need to apply for a new visa.
You can also apply for a new visa while holding a visa that excludes you from staying in Australia anymore because it has attached to it some kind of condition, like for example, 8503 – No Further Stay. Under specific conditions, this condition may be waived.
If you want to stay there for a more extended or permanent period, you will also be required to apply for visa that permits you extended or permanent residence in Australia.
Select your available visa options to learn more.

Include family

Family members are not eligible to be included within your visa application.

Each family member, including those whose names appear on your passport, will have to lodge a separate application.

Cost

The cost of the visa is AUD 195.00 per applicant.
These may include:

• • Health checks
  • Police certificates
  • Biometrics

Use the Visa Pricing Estimator to get an estimate of the cost of your visa. Note the estimator does not include these above costs.

Apply Outside Australia

To be eligible for this visa, you must be out of Australia both when you apply and at the time of a decision being made.
Refer to other requirements for eligibility for more information.

Processing times

Use the visa processing time guide tool to get an idea of how long it will take to process this visa. This tool gives processing times for applications that have recently been decided; it is not application-specific and is only meant to be used as a guide.

Obligations

All Australian laws must be complied with by you and your family.
Learn more about visa conditions.

Health Insurance

You will be responsible for all medical costs when in Australia. To avoid financial loss, it is strongly recommended to acquire adequate health insurance to protect against unforeseen medical costs.
To find out more about health insurance as an overseas visitor , you can refer to the following:
There are reciprocal healthcare arrangements between some countries and Australia.
In some cases, the visa may be granted on Condition 8501 – Maintain adequate health insurance.

Travel

Check VEVO or your visa grant letter to determine if you have a multiple entry visa or single-entry visa.
If you have a multiple entry visa, you can travel out of Australia and return to Australia before your visa expires and becomes invalid.
If your visa is a single-entry visa, and you travel out of Australia, you will not be allowed to return unless you apply for another visa.

Visa label

Your visa will be digitally linked to your passport, and a physical label will not be provided.

NOTE: The charges outlined above are exclusive of ISEMS fees, which apply separately.

Minimum Requirements Achieve the Health Requirement

You have to fulfil our health requirement.

Meet the Character Requirement

You will have to meet the character requirement.

Pay your debts to the Australian Government

Any debt outstanding on the Australian government account is to be cleared or repayment arrangements to be made.

Have Enough Money

Applicants must have, or have access to, sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay in Australia.

Be an Actual Visitor

Applicants must intend to:

• Live temporarily in Australia
• Any conditions and the stay period as specified in their visa should be followed

Best Interest of the Child

It may not be granted if, not in the best interests of an applicant under age 18.

NOTE: The charges outlined above are exclusive of ISEMS fees, which apply separately.

Before you apply
Before submitting your application, you may need to organize several items. These could involve completing a skills evaluation, taking an English language proficiency test, or undergoing a health assessment. Additionally, seeking assistance with your application might be beneficial.

Gather your documents
To verify your personal information, you might need to present papers that demonstrate your identity, character, abilities, professional background, health status, and proficiency in the English language.

Apply for the visa
You apply for this visa online.

After you apply
You will be informed about your application and accompanying documents. Please review the necessary steps you can and are required to take following your application submission.

Visa outcome
The decision on your visa application can be made whether you're inside or outside Australia. Before a Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa is granted, your employer's nomination must be approved. You'll be informed in writing about the outcome, including visa details if approved, or reasons for refusal and potential review rights if denied. The application fee is non-refundable in case of refusal.

For a detailed, step-by-step guide to the application process, please contact ISEMS.

NOTE: The charges outlined above are exclusive of ISEMS fees, which apply separately.

Arriving in Australia

Before You Depart

Ensure you have the following:

• A valid visa for entry into Australia
• A valid passport or other acceptable travel document

At the Border

Upon arrival in Australia:

You must complete the Incoming Passenger Card , which will be provided to you onboard.
We offer an automated process using facial recognition technology and ePassport through SmartGate which may expedite your exit from the airport.

In Australia

What You Should Do with Your Visa

All visa conditions and Australian laws must be obeyed by applicants. Visa conditions can be accessed through VEVO or the visa grant letter.
To find out more on visa conditions and how to use them.

Report Changes in Your Situation

Applicants should inform us about any of the following changes:

• Changes to phone number, email, address, or passport
• Changes in relationship status
• The birth of a child

For information on how to report changes in your situation, please refer to the relevant instructions.

What Can Be Done on This Visa

This visa enables you to:

• Take a cruise or holiday
• Visit your family or friends
• Study or training up to 3 months

Volunteer work or tourism schemes

You can't work in New Zealand on a Visitor visa; however, you may be able to volunteer.

Travel on Your Visa

The visa could be granted on:

• Single entry: If you ever leave Australia, you are not allowed to return on this visa.
• Multiple entry: You can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you like while your visa is in place.

Check Your Stay Period

Check VEVO to see how long you can stay and when you need to leave.

Stay Longer

You can't extend your stay in Australia on this visa. You'll need to submit a new visa application if you want to stay longer. See what options you have to stay longer.

Prove You Hold a Visa

To check whether you hold a visa and what conditions are on it, use VEVO.

Leaving Australia

Pre-departure

Satisfy Your Travel Documents
To leave Australia you will require a valid passport or other acceptable travel document.

At the Border

Departures SmartGate
You can use facial recognition technology and your ePassport to accelerate your departure process through SmartGate

Post-departure

International Movement Record
You can obtain your international movement records that confirm your visit to Australia through the submission of the Request for International Movement Records form.

NOTE: The charges outlined above are exclusive of ISEMS fees, which apply separately.