600 VISA

Visitor Visa Subclass 600

Indah Melindasari MARN 0961 448

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INDAH MELINDASARI, B.Com
MARN 0961 448 | UPDATED MAY 2019

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Visitor Visa Subclass 600 Brief Overview

Visitor visa subclass 600 is a visa that can be used for travelling to Australia. This visa will let you explore Australia for tourism purposes. Besides tourism purposes, you can use this visa to visit your partner, family, or relatives. If you have business matters, this visa suits you as well.

This visa can generally be granted and allow you for a stay of 3, 6, or 12 months, depending on your circumstances. When applying for a visitor visa, you would need to prove that you are a genuine visitor. You need to provide your evidence of sufficient funds and incentives to return home, such as employment, study, asset, etc.

Visitor Visa Subclass 600 Eligibility:

  • You must show that you are a genuine visitor.
  • You must have enough funds for your stay.
  • You must meet the character and health requirements.

Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) Streams:

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You can use this stream for tourism purposes, visit family, for a cruise or for purposes other than business or medical treatment. You can only stay temporarily using this visa and you can’t work in Australia while you are holding this visa.

1. Visa Requirements:

  • You must have sufficient funds.
  • You would need to meet the health and character requirement.
  • You must be a genuine visitor.
  • It is recommended to have travel insurance.

2. Visa Processing time:

Processing time is generally between 5-6 months.

3. Visa cost:

$145 for offshore application and $365 for onshore application.

4. What you can do with this visa:

  • You can visit your partner, family, or friends.
  • You can be in Australia as a tourist.
  • You can study for up to 3 months.

You can use this stream if your family members in Australia sponsor you to visit them. You can only stay temporarily using this visa and you can’t work in Australia while you are holding this visa.

1. Visa Requirements:

  • You must have sufficient funds
  • You would need to meet the health and character requirement.
  • You must be a genuine visitor.
  • You must have a sponsor who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

2. Visa Processing time:

Processing time is generally between 3-7 months. 

3. Visa cost:

$145 for each applicant.

4. What you can do with this visa:

  • You can visit your partner, family, or friends.
  • You can be in Australia as a tourist.
  • You ca