Visitor Visa Subclass 600

Overview

The Visitor visa (subclass 600) has several streams for temporary visits, including tourism, visiting family and permitted business visitor activities. The correct stream and whether the application is made inside or outside Australia affect the requirements.

A visitor must intend a temporary stay and undertake only activities allowed by the visa. Visitor visa holders cannot work in Australia, although limited study may be permitted under the relevant stream and conditions.

Visitor Visa Subclass 600 Requirements

The points below are a general orientation to the current government material. Meeting one item does not establish eligibility, and criteria can differ by stream or applicant circumstances.

• Applicants must be genuine temporary visitors and have adequate means for the visit.
• The requested and granted stay period are not always the same.
• A grant can allow single or multiple entry; the grant letter and VEVO show the actual travel facility.
• Health, character, insurance and child-consent requirements can apply.
• A no-further-stay condition may restrict applying for another visa while in Australia.

Visitor Visa Subclass 600 Document Checklist

Common categories include passport and identity pages, reason for travel, itinerary, funds, invitation or sponsor material where relevant, and evidence of reasons to return. Applicants under 18 have additional consent and welfare documents.

• Use the visa page's step-by-step instructions and any document checklist linked from it.
• Provide accurate, consistent information and clear colour scans of requested documents.
• Arrange English translations in the form required by the Department.
• Check whether health examinations, police certificates, biometrics, skills evidence or sponsor documents are requested.

How to Apply for Visitor Visa Subclass 600

Most subclass 600 applications are lodged online through ImmiAccount. The applicant selects the applicable stream, uploads evidence, pays the charge and waits for a written decision before relying on travel plans.

• Confirm the correct visa and stream on the Department of Home Affairs website.
• Read every eligibility and step-by-step section that applies to the applicant and any family members.
• Use ImmiAccount for the application unless the official page instructs otherwise.
• Keep contact, passport and circumstances information current after lodgement.
• Read the written decision and, if granted, check all conditions in the grant letter and VEVO.

Visitor Visa Subclass 600 Fees, Processing Times and Conditions

Visa charges can change and may include additional applicant charges, later instalments or separate costs. Use the official Visa Pricing Estimator for the intended lodgement date.

Published processing times describe recently decided applications and are a guide only. They are not a promise for an individual application. Check the official processing-time guide and respond promptly if the Department requests more information.

Visa conditions are legally significant and vary. A visa holder should use the grant letter and Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) to check the conditions attached to the granted visa.