VISITOR VISA (SUBCLASS 600 )

With this visa you may be allowed to:

• Make general business or employment enquiries
• Investigate, negotiate, enter into, review or discuss business contracts
• Engage in activities related to an official visit by a government
• Attend conferences, trade fairs, or seminars. You cannot be paid by the organizers for attending these events
• Engage in tourist activities

You Cannot

• Work for or provide services to a business or organization based in Australia
• Sell goods or services directly to consumers

A short-term temporary work visa might be applicable if it's not connected to a business visitor and short term. You can apply for this visa in contention by considering your appropriate visa options.

APEC Business Travel Card Holders

If you hold an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card (ABTC) , you don't need a substantive visa to enter Australia because your ABTC is considered to have applied for a Visitor visa.
ABTC holders, excluding New Zealanders, may be allowed to enter on the basis of a Visitor (subclass 600) Business Visitor stream visa. If the ABTC has 'AUS' printed on the back, it allows entry to Australia for short-stay business or tourism activity for the period during which the card is valid, which is 5 years from the date of its issue.
If you apply separately and receive a visa, then any visa issued with your ABTC will be cancelled.

How Long You Can Stay

This is a temporary visa.
Length of stay indicated in the visa grant letter and differs on each case. Considered are these;

• Your intended duration of stay
• Your intended duration of visit to Australia

The period you want to stay in Australia may not always be approved
There are single entry or multiple entries that are approved with:

• Multiple Entry: You can leave and re-enter Australia for the visa's validity.

Typically, you will be allowed to stay for 3 months, although some applications are granted a stay of 12 months or more.
If you intend staying for any more than 3 months, or permanently, you must apply for another type of visa which is designated as allowing that kind of arrangement.
See visa types for more information.

Stay Longer

This visa cannot be extended for a longer stay. A new visa must be applied for to remain in Australia beyond the validity of the current visa.
To apply for a new visa, the current visa must not include a "no further stay" condition such as 8503. In some exceptional cases, the "no further stay" condition may be waived.
You may be eligible to apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream . if you are already in Australia and would like to stay longer or holiday for an additional period.
For other reasons to stay longer, search visa options that best suit your situation. Check your visa options to find out more.

Fee

The cost of the visa is AUD 195.00 per applicant.
Additional costs may apply:

• Health examinations
• Police clearance certificates
• Biometrics

Use the Visa Pricing Estimator to get an estimate of the total price however please note it does not account for these additional charges.

Apply outside Australia

For you to be eligible for this visa, you must not be in Australia at the time of application, and also when the decision on your application is made.
More requirements can be found here.

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

Business Visitor Activities

The business visitor can perform the following activities:

• General business or employment inquiries
• Investigate, negotiate, enter into, or review business contracts
• Engage in activities for an official government visit
• Attend conferences, trade fairs, or seminars on no remuneration by the organizers of the conference, trade fair or seminar
• Engage in tourist activities

The following are the activities not permitted:

• Work for or provide services to a business or organization whose place of activity is in Australia
• Sell goods or services directly to the public

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

Things You Have to Do on Your Visa

Obey all the visa conditions and conditions to enter or remain in Australia. Your conditions of visa can be found in VEVO or your visa grant letter.

Report Changes

You must inform, when any of your circumstances change, such as:

• Change your phone number, email, address, or passport
• Changes to your relationship status
• You become a parent

Read guidance on how to inform of the changes in your circumstances.

What You Can Do on Your Visa

As a business visitor you can:

• Make general business or employment inquiries
• Investigate, negotiate, enter into, or review business contracts
• Carry out activities as part of an official government visit

Attend conferences, trade fairs, or seminars (provided that you do not receive remuneration from the organisers)

You Cannot

• Work for or provide services to a business or organisation based in Australia
• Sell goods or services directly to the public

If you want to work in New Zealand for less than a year and what you are doing is not business visit-related, apply for a temporary work visa.
Check your specific conditions and work or study entitlements using VEVO.

Travel on Your Visa

• Multiple Entries: If you have been granted a visa that allows multiple entries, then you may leave Australia and return as often as you want if your visa is still valid.
• Single Entry: If your visa has only a single entry allowed and you leave Australia, you won't be allowed to return to Australia under that visa. You will have to apply for another visa to re-enter.

See How Long You Can Stay

Check VEVO to see how long you are allowed to stay and when you have to leave Australia.

Stay Longer

You cannot use this visa to stay in Australia longer. If you want to stay longer, you'll need to apply for another visa. Find your options to stay longer.

Prove You Hold a Visa

Use VEVO to check your visa details and conditions

Movement Records Overseas

To prove your arrival and departure from Australia, obtain your international movement records.

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.