About

The Australia Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) allows people from overseas to visit Australia temporarily for tourism, business visitor activities, or to visit family and friends. It is a short-term visa usually valid for stays ranging from 3 months up to 12 months, depending on the type of visit and the applicant’s circumstances.

Who can apply

Anyone who wants to visit Australia for tourism, short business visits, or family visits can apply for this visa. The main requirements include:

• Genuine intention to visit: You must prove that your visit is temporary and for an allowed purpose (tourism, business visitor activities, or visiting family/friends).
  
  
• Financial ability: You need to show that you have enough funds to support yourself during your stay and for return travel.
  
  
• Health and character: You must meet health requirements and provide police clearances if requested.
  
  
• No intention to work or study: This visa does not permit paid work or long-term study (more than 3 months).
  
  
• Sufficient ties to home country: You should convince the visa officer that you will leave Australia before the visa expires.
  
  
• Depending on your country of residence, you may also be required to provide biometrics or undergo an interview.

Benefits

• Multiple visit options: Depending on eligibility, you may receive a single entry, multiple entries, or a long-stay visa up to 12 months.
  
  
• Visit family and friends: Allows you to spend time with relatives living in Australia.
  
  
• Tourism and leisure: Travel across Australia’s cities, landmarks, and natural wonders.
  
  
• Business visitor activities: Attend conferences, make business inquiries, or negotiate deals without working for an Australian employer.
  
  
• Flexible length of stay: Stay from a few weeks to up to a year depending on visa grant conditions.

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