VISITOR VISA (SUBCLASS 600 )

This visa allows you to

• Visit family or friends.
• Travel as a tourist, on a cruise, or for a holiday.
• Engage in business visitor activities

Duration of Stay

Your visa may be granted for up to 10 years.
You may enter Australia as many times as you wish whilst your visa is valid, but in each entry, you may only stay for:

• Three months at a time
• A total of 12 months within any one 24-month period.

The number of days that you'll be allowed in the country is indicated in your visa grant letter.

Stay longer in Australia

You can't stay any longer in Australia on this visa-you need to apply for another one.
If you are already in Australia and your existing visa does not have a condition which would prevent you staying longer, for example 8503, you may be eligible to make a new application to stay longer. On some occasions, you might be able to request the non-return condition 8503 be waived.
You cannot breach condition 8573, which limits your stay to 12 months within any 24-month period, or condition 8531, requiring you to leave Australia by the end of your visa's validity.
You may have a choice of several visas available.

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

It costs AUD1,435.00 for the applicant in one case. There could be other costs associated with health checks, police certificates, and biometrics, among others.
Use the Visa Pricing Estimator to help you estimate the total cost of your application, including these additional costs.

Apply From

You must apply outside Australia and you must be outside Australia at the time we consider your application.

Processing times

To get an idea of the processing times for this type of visa, use the visa processing time guide tool. These show you times for recently decided applications, but take it only as a general guide for your case, not as specific.

Your Responsibilities

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

Health Insurance

We highly advise you to have health insurance as you will personally liable to bear the total amount of all health-related expenses. It may get you through a part of a probable financial damage.
Know what we think to be appropriate health insurance.
For more information on health insurance to overseas visitors please follow link .

Reciprocal Healthcare Agreements

Australia has reciprocal health care arrangements with several countries. To learn more about these arrangements, check the Services Australia website

Travel

You may leave Australia and return as often as you want while your visa is valid. However, time spent outside Australia has no impact on the validity period of your visa.

Visa label

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

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 and leave Australia at the end of your stay.

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

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

This visa allows you to:

• Enjoy a holiday or cruise
• Visit family or friends
• Engage in business visitor activities
• Study for up to 3 months
• Participate in volunteer work through tourism schemes

Please note, you cannot work in Australia on a Visitor visa, but volunteer work may be permitted.

Travel on Your Visa

You can travel to and from Australia as often as you like while your visa is valid.

Stay Duration

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

Stay Longer

You cannot extend this visa. To remain longer in Australia, you must apply for a new visa. Explore your options for this.

Proving Your Visa

To demonstrate your visa status and conditions, use VEVO. You can also request your international movement records for proof of your travel in and out of Australia.

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.