Subclass 600 / A visit with a purpose
Visitor visa
(subclass 600)
Good plans. A clearer visit.
A holiday, time with family or a permitted business visit. Understand which stream fits your plans and what your application needs to explain.
- Purpose
- A genuine temporary visit
- Apply from
- Inside or outside Australia, depending on the stream
- Stay
- Length and entries set by your grant
A little clarity before you start
Make the purpose of your visit clear.
The Visitor visa has different streams. A family invitation, a business meeting and a holiday can call for different evidence.
We help you connect your plans with the right application, including your travel dates, funding and reasons to return home.
The details that shape the plan
What needs to line up.
We will confirm what applies to you. Start with the details below.
A useful starting point
- Passport and travel history
- Proposed dates and accommodation
- Funds and support arrangements
- Invitation or business-visit details
- Work, family or other home commitments
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Choose the right stream
Tourist, Sponsored Family and Business Visitor streams have different requirements. A family invitation does not always require formal sponsorship.
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Check where you can apply
The Tourist stream has separate onshore and offshore options. Your current visa and conditions matter if you are already in Australia.
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Explain the visit and the funding
Show why you are travelling, where you will stay, how you will cover costs and what supports your return.
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Review your history and conditions
Include relevant visa history and check any No Further Stay condition before planning a further application.
A plan you can follow
From the first question to the next step.
We agree the work and fees before starting, so you know what support is included.
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Talk through the trip
Start with your passport, location, purpose, proposed dates and any past visa concerns.
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Build a consistent application
Prepare the explanations and supporting records agreed with you for the relevant stream.
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Check the decision
Review the stay period, travel dates and conditions so your plans match the grant.
A little more clarity
Your questions, made clearer.
A few answers to help you plan. We can look at the details of your situation together.
Can I work on this visa?
Ordinary work is not permitted. Business visitor activities are limited and do not include providing services to an Australian business. Check the activity before you commit.
Does my family need to sponsor me?
Not every family visit needs the Sponsored Family stream. That stream has its own sponsor requirements, and a security bond may be requested.
Can I stay for 12 months?
Some grants allow a stay of up to 12 months, but the length is decided individually. Your visa grant determines what applies to you.
Can I apply for more time from Australia?
A visa is not simply extended. A new application may be needed. Eligibility, your current status and conditions must be checked before you apply.
What will it cost and how long will it take?
Our fees depend on the work agreed with you. Government charges and processing vary. Check current government charges and the processing-time guide. A guide is not a promised decision date.
Your next step starts with you
Make room for the visit. Start with a clear plan.
Tell us who is travelling, why and when. We will help you understand the visitor requirements and the next step.