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Visitor / Tourist Visa

Visitor/Tourist visa avenues are available for people to enter the country for short-term stays. These visas are called Visitor or Tourist visas. The specific visa you need depends on your nationality, the purpose of your visit, and how long you intend to stay.

There are general requirements for all visitor/tourist visas including general intention, financial capacity, health and character, possession of a valid passport, commitment to not work in general, and limitation of study.

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Subclass 600 : Visitor Visa

		This is a versatile temporary visa that allows you to visit Australia for tourism, business, or to visit family and friends. It has several streams
		
	

Tourist Stream (Apply Outside Australia) The tourist stream is for individuals wanting to visit Australia for a holiday, recreation, or to see family and friends. This visa is typically granted for stays of up to 3, 6, or 12 months

Business Visitor Stream For short business trips, such as attending conferences, negotiations, or meetings. This visa does not allow you to work or sell goods or services. You must be outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is decided. This visa permits a stay for up to 3 months at a time.

Sponsored Family Stream The Sponsored Family stream allows you to visit family members in Australia who are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. To use this visa, a relative must sponsor you and you must be outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is granted. This visa enables you to stay for up to 12 months.

General Requirements

Genuine Visitor Intention Firstly, you must genuinely intend to visit Australia temporarily and intend to return to your home country. You must also genuinely want to vist for tourism, business, or to see family and friends.

Financial Capacity Secondly, all individuals must show they have sufficient funds to be self-supporting during their stay in Australia and have the finances to leave Australia.

Health And Character Thirdly you and any family members included in your application must meet Australia's health and character requirements.

Passport Another requirement is that you will need a valid passport with at least six months of validity remaining

No Work (Generally) Most visitor visas do not allow you to work in Australia, although some limited business visitor activities are permitted under specific streams of the Subclass 600 visa. The Work and Holiday visas are exceptions.

Study Limitations On a visitor visa, you can usually study for a maximum of three months. If your main purpose is to study, you should apply for a student visa.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Common Questions To Visitor/Tourist Visas

Considering which pathway for the Visitor / Tourist Visa is right for you can be a daunting task.  Here are some of the more common questions we get asked.

What are the prerequisites for a Visitor Visa?

Genuine Visitor Intention
Financial Capacity
Health and Character
Passport 6 months min
No Work generally
Study Limitations

How difficult is the process for a Visitor Visa?

As with all Visas, preparation is key. Having a sound strategy, collating and structuring documents as required by the department, and preparing submissions accurately are critical to minimise challenges during the process.

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How much does a Visitor Visa Cost?

Department of Home Affairs fees increase every year. Please check their website for up-to-date fees.

Professional service fees can vary depending on complexity.

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How do I begin?

There are a variety of visitor visas depending on your circumstances. Choose the correct visitor visa to increase your chance of success.

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