VISITOR VISA (SUBCLASS 600 )

With this visa, you can

This visa enables people to go to see family or friends, take a tour as a visitor, go on a cruise, or engage in any activities other than business or medical treatment. Up to 3 months of study or training are allowed. If the primary purpose of the visit is education, a student visa may be more appropriate.
Work is not permitted under this visa.

Cruise

A visa is required for cruises that visit Australia. When the round-trip cruise visit either terminates or begins with visits to an Australian port, the time spent on the cruise is considered to have been spent in Australia, and the duration of the stay period on the visa is not resumed. For cruise travellers, ask the provider of the cruise or tour about whether your cruise is considered a round-trip cruise.

Duration of stay

This is a provisional visa.
The length of stay is indicated by the grant letter and differs with case to case. Some examples of the considerations that are looked at in deciding the length of stay include:

• Purpose of visiting Australia
• Intended duration.

The visa might allow either multiple entry or no travel. If issued as a multiple entry, the holder may leave and re-enter Australia at any time up to the time at which the holder seeks readmission, provided at that time that they hold a valid visa.
Applicants who wish to enter Australia

• As the holder of one or more visitor visas
• And for more than 12 consecutive months may be required to demonstrate exceptional circumstances.

Extended or permanent stay will require another application for a visa that would allow such conditions.

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.

Including Family Members

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.

Newborn Child

Learn what to do when your child is born after you have submitted your visa application.

Expenses

The price of the visa starts at AUD 490 per person.
Other expenses might include:

• Medical examinations
• Police clearance certificates
• Biometrics
• A supplementary application charge for a temporary application

To get a rough estimate of the expense of the visa, check out the Visa Pricing Estimator . The calculator does not include additional expenses.

Apply in Australia

Eligible applicants may apply for this visa in Australia. Applicants must be in Australia at the time of the decision on their application.
For a new application, a decision not to impose a "no further stay" condition, for example, condition 8503 may be sought in certain circumstances.

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.

Meet Other Criteria

Online applications are available if the applicant is in Australia and:

Holds a substantive visa, or
Their substantive visa expired within the last 28 days.

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.

What you must do on your visa

Visa holders must comply with all the conditions of the visa and obey the laws of Australia. Visa conditions can be checked in VEVO or in the visa grant letter.

Reporting Changes

You must report any changes in your circumstances, including:

• Changes in your contact details (telephone number, email address, address)
• Change in your relationship status
• Birth of a child

Volunteer work

You are allowed to volunteer, but you cannot work in Australia on a Visitor visa.

Travel on Your Visa

• Single/Multiple Entry: If it is a single/multiple entry visa, you can go outside of Australia and come back as long as it is still valid.
• No Travel: If the visa does not allow one to return then he/she has to apply for a new visa in order to come back to Australia.

Verify Your Stay Duration

If you would like to know the length of your stay and when you have to leave, check VEVO.

Staying Longer

This visa is not extendable for a long-term stay. To extend your stay in Australia, you need to apply for a new visa. Check out the following visa options as alternatives.

Proof of Visa

VEVO allows you to check your visa status and conditions.

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.