VISITOR VISA (SUBCLASS 600 )

With this visa you can

• He or she may enter Australia with his or her approved tour group.
• Join and participate in activities that are part of the tour.
• Have to leave Australia with the tour group before the visa expires.

Length of Stay

It is a temporary visa, and the duration for stay will be mentioned in the letter while granting of the visa considering that it will be a tour.

• It can be granted as one of the two single entries. In case of leaving Australia, one has to apply for another visa again to get back.
• Multiple entry: The visa holder is allowed to re-enter the country as many times as he or she wants due to its validity.

Include Family Members

Family members cannot be included in the application for a visa. Each family member, including all of whom are mentioned in your passport, has to apply separately.

Newborn Child

In most cases, though, children are born after the applications have been submitted. So, you'd probably want to know what you need to do.

Cost

The cost of visa is AUD 195.00
Health checks, police certificates and biometrics might charge extra Use Visa Pricing Estimator to get an idea of your own visa cost, though it won't account for the above additional costs.

Apply From

You must be in the People's Republic of China at the time you lodge your visa application and at the time a decision is made on your application.

Processing times

Check the visa processing time guide to get an idea of the most recent processing times. It is only a general guide and applies to no specific application.

Your Responsibilities

You should comply with all conditions attached to your visa and Australian law.

Health Insurance

It is recommended to take health insurance to meet unexpected medical requirements while staying in Australia. This way, you will not pay for the healthcare costs all by yourself, and it will reduce the risk of loss for you. Determine how much it would be enough to have as health insurance and learn more about health insurance specifically for overseas visitors.

Reciprocal Healthcare Agreements

A few countries have reciprocal healthcare arrangements with Australia. You can check with Services Australia on what's available.

Visa label

You are going to get a digitally linked visa in your passport, which means no physical visa label will be printed on your document.

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.

Coming to Australia

Before You Leave

Check you have:

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

At the Border

Complete an Incoming Passenger Card : You must use this card to arrive in Australia.
Using the SmartGate

SmartGate: An automated self-service system using facial recognition technology and an ePassport may speed your passage through passport control.

In Australia

What You Must Do on Your Visa

Be required to stay with your tour group, obey all conditions of your visa, and follow the laws of Australia. You can find out what conditions you are subject to by checking VEVO or your visa grant letter. Read more about visa conditions and how they apply.

What You Can Do on Your Visa

• You may enter Australia with your approved tour group using this visa.
• Go on activities that are part of your tour
• Depart Australia on or before the date your visa expires with your tour group

Check VEVO for your specific conditions, such as entitlements to work and study.

Stay Longer

This visa cannot be extended. You will have to leave Australia with your tour group along your itinerary.

Leaving Australia

Before You Leave

Check you have a valid passport or other accepted travel document.

Exiting the Airport

Departures SmartGate: Use SmartGate, based on facial recognition and your ePassport, to speed through exiting the airport.

After You Leave

International Movement Record: Get your international movement records to create evidence of your arrival in and departure from Australia.

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