Subclass 600 is a visa that permits you to visit Australia as a tourist, to see family and friends, or for business purposes on a temporary basis.
Grant periods are usually three, six, or twelve months.
Processing times vary depending on which stream you are applying for, ranging from 15 Days to up to 2 months.
The application fee for a subclass 600 visitor visa ranges from AUD$195 to AUD$1,435. This depends on the stream that you are applying for.
If you are a passport holder of the following countries, you are eligible to apply for the Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) online with a charge of AUD$20:
If you are a citizen of the countries below and you hold a valid passport, you may be eligible to apply for an eVisitor visa (subclass 651) through your Immi Account for free:
There are 5 different streams for visitor visas:
For the tourist stream, you can apply inside or outside Australia. However, if you are in Australia and you would like to lodge a visitor visa application, you must not have the dreaded ” 8503 No Further Stay ” condition attached to your visa grant. Recently, the processing time has been between 10 days and 1 month.
If you have a relative who is at least 18 years old and he or she is an Australian permanent resident or citizen, then you might be able to apply for a visitor visa under the sponsored family stream.
This stream will suit you if you are currently outside Australia, and you plan to visit Australia for business purposes for a short time for business meetings but not actually to “work” in Australia. The normal processing time for this stream is typically shorter than the others. You will be required to provide evidence of your trip, this may include but is not limited to:
Recently, the normal processing time for a Business Visitor Visa ranges from 6 to 15 days. You can apply to fast-track your application under this stream if you are a citizen of China (Mainland), United Arab Emirates, or India with an extra cost of AUD$1000. The fast track cannot be applied for online, you can check the Immigration partner institution for this service.
This stream is for people who plan to travel as part of a group for a temporary short period of stay in Australia. Your travel agent can apply for this on your behalf. Please contact your local overseas-based travel agent for further assistance.
If you are a travel agent who is looking for assistance in applying for this visa stream for your client, and you need the help of an immigration lawyer, you can book a consultation with me to discuss this further.
If you are a passport holder of China (Mainland) who travels often to Australia for business or personal reasons, you may consider the frequent traveler stream which can be granted for up to 10 years with a stay of up to 3 months for each time you enter.
Do you have health issues? Or do you have a criminal record that you are worried that Immigration might refuse your visitor visa application? Talk to me today. Book a consultation, and together we can decide what you should do next.
Visitor visas can be applied for online through an online portal called the Immi Account without any assistance and in most cases, you do not need the assistance of a migration lawyer like me.
You should understand that a visitor visa can be applied for in most cases outside of Australia (offshore) but also in limited cases when you are already inside Australia (onshore).
For a discussion about making an application for a visitor visa to enter Australia or for making a further visitor visa application or visitor visa extension whilst onshore, please book a chat with me to discuss your options.
To apply for a visitor visa, you need to satisfy the following requirements:
There is no specific amount of money that is required when you apply for a visitor visa. The case officer may seek evidence including, but not limited to:
Please note, that cash and traveler’s cheques are not considered acceptable evidence of funds. You’ll need to prove that you “own” such funds. That’s awkward!
If you are invited by a family or friend, and they will cover the expenses for your stay, generally the person offering the support should confirm their offer, in writing.
You can book a consultation with me to discuss how I can help you put a better visitor visa submission.
Please share your comments with me.
I’d love to know more about your experience with applying for this visa subclass!
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Hi,
My parents are here in Australia on tourist visa subclass 600. I want to extend their visa. So what are the requirements for it and what are the processing Times for onshore subclass 600 visa.
Thanks
Hi Nilesh,
I have applied for my tourist ( subclass 600) on June 5th ,2022 and I'm still waiting till now . Just wanted to follow up regarding my Visa because I really wanna visit Australia during this festive season to see families and friends before I return back to continue with my studies here in Fiji. Can you just help me out on this , please ?
Thank you 😌
Hi Ratu
Thank you very much for your question. Here are the first three (3) things that come to my mind in relation to your post. There may also be other important issues which arise from your particular circumstances and you should seek specific immigration law advice before taking any further steps. It could be that I misunderstood you.
1. To access the current processing times for a given visa type visit this site https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times . Remember it keeps changing.
2. Check that you have uploaded necessary supporting material.
3. I wonder whether you have travelled previously to Australia on a visitor Visa. Make sure that your expectation level is appropriate and that you have clearly demonstrated that you will return after your period of stay in Australia.
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How are you. My mum would like to invite my grandma to visit to Australia. She will apply sponsor subclass 600.My grandma is 90 now, but she is still strong. Could my mom invite her? Does the visa subclass 600 limited the age?
Hi, I have a question,
I got refused on my 408 visa as I haven’t uploaded my police check. (I am 100% sure I did but I can’t find the document in the application) i am not sure if I could win the aat. I was on bridging visa a and now I have 35 days to leave the country, or to get another visa. Will it be possible to apply for a onshore visitor/tourist visa?
I’ll prefer to be able to apply for the covid visa again but I’m not sure if that willl be possible?
Thanks, shazz
Hi we have applied for a visitor visa 600 for my son’s Filipino girlfriend. We did apply while we were on holiday in the Philippines and we also git the Biometric scan done in Manila. I’ve also attached a letter stating that my son’s girlfriend will be staying with us and she will also have travel insurance. I am just wondering about the wait time? Is it because she is from the Philippines that the application takes much longer??? Also when the visa is approved and maybe only 3 month’s at a time? Would she need to leave the country and come back to get another 3 month’s? Or can we apply for extension?
Can we fast track the visit visa?
Hi,
I have applied for my mother's tourist visa - 600 from Fiji. Last updated on 08/07. All the documents uploaded, biometrics & medical completed as well in May/July. Immi account is still showing further assessment. How long does it take usually? Or is there anything I can do about it?
She has been to Australia few times in the past. However, during her last stay, she over stayed 1 day as I completely forgot to reapply. We hired the migration lawyer who applied for the visa (on-shore) and got approved for 3 months. She went back to Fiji and reapplied in June'22 and since then no update.
Please assist. I really appreciate your help.
Thanks
Hi Nilesh
I submitted a visitor visa for my mum to visit. I put in the application on the 27th of June, had the biometrics and health checks done in her home country and I acknowledged that we had provided all the information sought after she went for both the biometrics and health checks. But all it says on the the application home page is further assessment and it still displays the "arrange biometrics collection". It approaching the maximum processing time frame of 37 days and we not heard anything back from them. Is this normal, for them to take such a long time to process visitor visas. She was granted one pre covid once we submitted all the requested documents. I am not sure what we can do at this stage. She can't travel alone and we had hoped that she will get the visa in time to travel with my sister who has gotten her visa and will be travelling down on the 26th. Any advise is appreciated.
Hi Nilesh,
I applied for visitor visa family sponsored stream subclass 600 in march 2020..after two years in june 2022 i recieved an emal and they asked me for further information via s56 request..i have submitted very next day..now one month has passed but i am still waiting..can u help me regarding this issue?
Please contact me if you are still waiting for a response after a few days of having provided the additional material. Unfortunately it can be that your case has been handed to another person or added to another persons work queue And delays of several months are not uncommon.
I know this must be frustrating for you. Once you get it is not uncommon.
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