Vistitor Visa (500)

Australian Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) – The Three Most Common Categories:

Tourist Stream

Eligibility

• Suitable for individuals traveling for tourism or leisure purposes.
• Applicants must demonstrate sufficient funds to cover travel expenses.
• Applications can be submitted either from within or outside Australia (applications submitted in Australia may have different processing requirements).

Permitted Activities

• Participate in short-term, non-degree courses (e.g., language programs).
• Engage in tourism and leisure activities.
• Work is not allowed.

Visa Duration

• Typically granted for 1 or 3 years with multiple entries, allowing a maximum stay of 3 months per visit.

Family Stream

Eligibility

• Suitable for applicants visiting relatives, requiring sponsorship from immediate or close family members residing in Australia.
• The usual stay duration is between 3 and 12 months.

Visa Duration

• Typically granted for 1 to 3 years with multiple entries, allowing a maximum stay of 12 months per visit (within any 18-month period, total stay should not exceed 12 months).

Business Visitor Stream

Eligibility

• Applicants engaging in short-term business activities, such as attending business meetings, seminars, exhibitions, or trade negotiations.
• Meeting with Australian business partners.
  
• Conducting investigations or market research on specific business matters.

Visa Features

• Typically granted for 1 to 3 years with multiple entries, allowing a maximum stay of 3 months per visit.
• Typically granted for 1 to 3 years with multiple entries, allowing a maximum stay of 3 months per visit.

Visa Duration

• Typically granted for 1 to 3 years with multiple entries, allowing a maximum stay of 3 months per visit.

Successful Subclass 600 Visa Cases