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600 — Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
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600 — Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)

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At a Glance

Processing Time

2 weeks – 2 months

Estimated Cost

AUD $250–$1,845

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

1 year

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

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Living in Australia

Cost of Living
2% more than United States
Avg SalaryA$73,000
Quality of Life
187/200
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Overview

Tourism, visiting family, or short-term business activities.

The Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) is Australia's standard temporary entry visa for tourism, family visits, and short-term business activities. It covers applicants who don't qualify for the ETA or eVisitor, and is available under four streams: Tourist, Business Visitor, Sponsored Family, and Frequent Traveller.

Stays range from 3 to 12 months (up to 365 days); the visa is non-renewable and carries no PR pathway. Work is not permitted on any stream. Fees start at AUD 250 offshore; the Frequent Traveller stream costs AUD 1,845. Most applicants apply online via ImmiAccount and receive a decision within 2–8 weeks.

This visa is ideal for tourists, family visitors, and short-term business travelers who need a flexible, multi-entry Australian visit visa outside the ETA or eVisitor programs.

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Cost Breakdown

Base application charge (offshore)AUD $250
Base application charge (onshore)AUD $630
Frequent Traveller streamAUD $1,845
TotalAUD $250–$1,845

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year

Annual Cap & Quota

No fixed annual cap

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Be a genuine visitor intending to stay temporarily for tourism, visiting family/friends, or short-term business activities.

Have sufficient funds to support the stay and cover departure costs.

Meet health and character requirements.

Have a clear intention to return to the home country (demonstrated by home ties).

Must be outside Australia when applying and when the visa is granted (for most streams).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport.

Recent passport-sized photographs.

Evidence of financial capacity (e.g., 3-6 months of bank statements, payslips, tax returns).

Evidence of purpose of visit (e.g., travel itinerary, invitation letter from family/friends, or conference registration).

Evidence of home ties (e.g., employment letter, proof of property ownership, or enrolment in home country studies).

Previous travel history or visa copies (if applicable).

Health and character documents (if requested).

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Multiple entry available
  • Online application

Worth Knowing

  • No work allowed

Application Process

1

Create ImmiAccount

Register on the immigration portal

2

Complete application form

Fill in visa application online

3

Upload documents

Submit passport, photos, proof of funds, and relevant documents

4

Pay visa fee

Pay the application fee (from AUD 250 for offshore applications)

5

Await decision

Monitor application status in ImmiAccount

Application Forms

Go to application portal
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