Australia Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
The Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) allows you to travel to Australia temporarily for tourism, to visit family and friends, or for short business activities.
Visitor Visa Streams
Tourist Stream
- Holidays and leisure
- See iconic destinations
- Stay with family or friends
Sponsored Family Stream
- Visit close family in Australia
- Requires sponsorship from an eligible relative
Business Visitor Stream
- Attend business meetings or conferences
- Explore investment opportunities
- No work permitted
Frequent Traveller
- Multiple entry options
- Longer validity for frequent travellers
What You Can Do
- Travel and tour Australia
- Visit family and friends
- Attend short business meetings or conferences
- Stay short-term (usually up to 3, 6, or 12 months)
- Enter Australia once or multiple times (per grant conditions)
What You Cannot Do
- Work in Australia
- Study for more than 3 months
- Stay permanently
- Engage in long-term employment or business activity
Documents Required
- Valid passport
- Financial evidence (bank statements, income proof)
- Travel itinerary
- Invitation letter (if visiting family/friends)
- Employment or study proof in home country
- Health and character documents
Common Reasons for Refusal
- Weak ties to home country
- Insufficient financial evidence
- Unclear purpose of visit
- Incomplete documentation
- Concerns about overstaying
Early action improves your chances of success.
