The Australia Visitor Visa: Important information

What is the Australia Visitor Visa?

The Australia Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) is a short-stay visa that allows you to enter Australia for holiday, recreation, or short-term non-work purposes. This visa must be applied for and approved before entering the country. It is digitally linked to your passport.

What can you do with the Australia Visitor Visa?

• Visit for tourism. For example, sightseeing, recreational activities, and exploring Australia's iconic landmarks.
• Visit family or friends residing in Australia.
• Study or take a training course that lasts up to 3 months.
• Visit the country while on a cruise.

What can’t you do with the Australia Visitor Visa?

• Engage in any form of employment or paid work.
• Take part in business-related activities like conferences, trade fairs or seminars.
• Undertake a course of study that exceeds 3 months.
• Live in Australia through frequent or successive visits.
• Stay indefinitely – you must leave before your visa expires.
• Get medical treatment in the country.

Who’s eligible for the Australia Visitor Visa?

Almost all nationalities need to apply for an Australia Visitor Visa, including Brazil, India, and Saudi Arabia. To find out if you’re eligible for one, use our iVisa Checker Tool

To be eligible for the Australia Visitor Visa, the following requirements must be met:

• You must be outside Australia at the time of visa application and decision.
• You’re not currently in possession of another Australian visa.
• You must meet the health and character requirements.
• You must be a genuine visitor with intentions to stay temporarily in Australia and follow the conditions of your visa.
• You must clear any debts owed to the Australian government or have a plan to pay them back.
• You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself for the duration of your stay in Australia.
• If the traveler is under the age of 18, visiting Australia has to be in their best interests or they risk a denial.

Who can't apply for a standard Australia Visitor Visa?

• Citizens of countries that qualify for an Australia ETA or an Australia eVisitor Visa. New Zealand citizens. They are granted a visa on arrival (Special Category Visa (subclass 444) (SCV)) once they enter Australia.
• Citizens of China. They need to apply for a Visitor Visa (subclass 600) Frequent Traveler stream instead.
• Business travelers. They need to apply for a Visitor Visa (subclass 600) Business Visitor stream instead.

For up-to-date information about visa exemptions for Australia, you can visit the Department of Home Affairs website or contact the nearest Australian embassy or consulate.

Do children need their own Australia Visitor Visa?

Yes, children intending to travel to Australia must also apply for the Australia Visitor Visa. Each child, regardless of age, must have their own visa.

Australia Visitor Visa validity: How long can I stay in Australia?

The Visitor Visa can be granted as a single-entry or multiple-entry permit. It is valid for 12 months and allows a stay of 3, 6, or 12 months, which is determined on a case-by-case basis.

It’s possible to get a visa that’s valid for more than 12 months if you are the parent or step-parent of an Australian citizen or permanent resident and meet all the criteria for the visa. However, you can’t stay in the country for more than 12 months in total in any 18-month period.

Why choose iVisa?

At iVisa, we've been simplifying visa processes for more than 10 years. We help make the process more straightforward and hassle-free.

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Our partnership with MARA

We also work directly with Australia’s Office of the Migration Agents (MARA). Your application will be reviewed and submitted by our Australian-licensed immigration advisor. This ensures that we follow strict professional compliance standards when handling Australian visas.

Your application will be reviewed and submitted by our registered MARA agent, Adolph Yang (MARN0743735, Mandarin and English). This ensures that we follow strict professional compliance standards when handling Australia visas.

Visit the Office of the Migration Agents to learn more about what licensed immigration advisors do and the rules they must follow.

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