600 Visa – Visitor Visa
The Visitor Visa (subclass 600) is designed to enable transitory travel to Australia for business, tourism, or family visits. 600 visas can generally be granted and allow you to stay for 3, 6, or 12 months, depending on your circumstances. The following lists the minimal requirements, cost, and application process for a Visitor Visa (subclass 600).
Visitor Visa Subclass 600 Stream
- Tourist Stream: This visa stream allows you to visit Australia as a tourist, for sightseeing, on holiday, or to visit family and friends.
- Sponsored Family Stream: This visa stream allows people who are sponsored by their family members to come to Australia to visit their family members.
- Business Visitor Stream: This visa stream allows you to visit Australia for business reasons.
- Approved Destination Status Stream: This visa stream is designed for citizens from certain areas of China who want to visit Australia on a tour arranged by an authorized travel agency.
- Frequent Traveller Stream: This visa stream is for citizens of the People’s Republic of China who often travel to Australia for business or leisure purposes.
Visitor Visa (subclass 600) Requirements in General
To be granted a Visitor Visa (subclass 600), you must meet the following requirements:
- You must show that you are a genuine visitor.
- You must have enough funds to support your stay and leave.
- You must meet the character and health requirements.
Each stream of the Visitor Visa (subclass 600) requires more specific requirements and document checklists, as summarised below.
Visitor Visa (subclass 600) – Tourist Stream:
You can use this stream for tourism purposes, to visit family or friends, for a cruise, or for purposes other than business or medical treatment. You can study or train for up to 3 months on this visa, but if your main reason for travelling to Australia is to Study, you may apply for a Student Visa. Other than that, you can only stay temporarily using this visa, and you can’t work in Australia while you are holding this visa.
Visa Requirements for Tourist Stream:
- You must have sufficient funds. Find the details on financial requirements here.
- You would need to meet the health and character requirements.
- You must be a genuine visitor. Find the details on GTE requirements here.
- It is recommended to have travel insurance.
Document Checklist for Tourist Stream:
The document checklist for this visa application would depend on your current circumstances. But generally, you must provide the following:
Evidence of your identity
- Biographical pages of current passport or other travel documents. It must include the holder’s photo and personal details, and issue/expiry dates.
- Passport-sized photograph (45 mm x 35 mm) of the head and shoulders against a plain background.
- Evidence of name change, if your name has changed.
- Birth certificates and other identity documents issued by your home country’s Government.
Evidence of your character
- National police certificate issued by your home country’s national Police Department.
Evidence that you’re a genuine visitor
- Evidence of sufficient funds (bank statements, pay slips, audited accounts, taxation records, etc.)
- Invitation letter from friends or relatives, if you’re visiting your friends or relatives.
- Travel itinerary showing your activities while in Australia.
- Other information stating your incentives to return home (leave letter from your employer, enrolment statement from your school, property or significant assets ownership, etc.)
Evidence for children younger than 18
- Evidence of consent to grant you a visa (statutory declaration or completed Form 1229).
- Declaration by the person responsible for you in Australia (Form 1257).
- Evidence of your enrolment at school, college or university.
ONE derland Consulting provides a service to talk with our professional registered migration agent to discuss your eligibility for this visa option further and suggest the documents that are required for the visa application.
Visa Processing Time for Tourist Stream:
Processing time is around 10 to 30 days.
Visa Cost for Tourist Stream:
AU$195 for offshore applications and AU$490 for onshore applications.
What you can do with this Tourist Stream Visa:
- You can visit your partner, family, or friends.
- You can be in Australia as a tourist.
- Cruise or have a holiday.
- You can study or train for up to 3 months.
Visitor Visa (subclass 600) – Sponsored Family Stream:
You can use this stream if your family members in Australia sponsor you to visit them. You can study or train for up to 3 months on this visa, but if your main reason for travelling to Australia is to Study, you may apply for a Student Visa. You can only stay temporarily using this visa, and you can’t work in Australia while you are holding this visa.
Visa Requirements for Sponsored Family Stream:
- You must have sufficient funds.
- You would need to meet the health and character requirements.
- You must be a genuine visitor.
- You must have a sponsor who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Your sponsor must be your relative (partner, parent, child, siblings, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew).
- Your sponsor must pay a security bond (between AUD 5,000 to AUD 15,000).
Document Checklist for Sponsored Family Stream:
The document checklist for this visa application would depend on your current circumstances. But generally, you must provide the following:
Evidence of your identity
- Biographical pages of current passport or other travel documents. It must include the holder’s photo and personal details, and issue/expiry dates.
- Passport-sized photograph (45 mm x 35 mm) of the head and shoulders against a plain background.
- Evidence of name change, if your name has changed.
- Birth certificates and other identity documents issued by your home country’s Government.
Evidence of your sponsor
- Evidence of their status in Australia as a citizen or permanent resident (Australian passport, permanent visa grant letter, Australian citizenship certificate, etc.)
- Evidence of their family relationship with you (family card, marriage certificate, etc.)
- Evidence of their financial capability to be your sponsor (bank statements, pay slips, taxation records, significant asset ownerships, etc.)
Evidence of your character
- National police certificate issued by your home country’s national Police Department.
Evidence that you’re a genuine visitor
- Evidence of sufficient funds (bank statements, pay slips, audited accounts, taxation records, etc.)
- Invitation letter from friends or relatives, if you’re visiting your friends or relatives.
- Travel itinerary showing your activities while in Australia.
- Other information stating your incentives to return home (leave letter from your employer, enrolment statement from your school, property or significant assets ownership, etc.)
Evidence for children younger than 18
- Evidence of consent to grant you a visa (statutory declaration or completed Form 1229).
- Declaration by the person responsible for you in Australia (Form 1257).
- Evidence of your enrolment at school, college or university.
ONE derland Consulting provides a service to talk with our professional registered migration agent to discuss your eligibility for this visa option
Visa Processing time Sponsored Family Stream:
Processing time is between 17 to 28 days.
Visa cost for Sponsored Family Stream:
$195 for each applicant.
What you can do with this Family Sponsored Stream visa:
- You can visit your partner, family, or friends.
- You can be in Australia as a tourist.
- You can study or train for up to 3 months.
Visitor Visa (subclass 600) – Business Visitor Stream:
You can use this stream for business matters. With this visa, you can make some general business or employment inquiries. You can also use this stream to attend a conference or trade fair. You can only stay temporarily using this visa, and you can’t work and sell goods or services directly to the public in Australia while you are holding this visa.
Visa Requirements for Business Visitor Stream:
- You must have sufficient funds.
- You would need to meet the health and character requirements.
- You must be a genuine visitor.
- You must show evidence of business activities you would like to do in Australia.
Document Checklist for Business Visitor Stream:
The document checklist for this visa application would depend on your current circumstances. But generally, you must provide the following:
Evidence of your identity
- Biographical pages of current passport or other travel documents. It must include the holder’s photo and personal details, and issue/expiry dates.
- Passport-sized photograph (45 mm x 35 mm) of the head and shoulders against a plain background.
- Evidence of name change, if your name has changed.
- Birth certificates and other identity documents issued by your home country’s Government.
Evidence of your business activity in Australia
- Invitation letter from the event host in Australia.
- Conference registration details.
- Letter from your employer stating your business activities in Australia.
- Travel itinerary with information on your business activities and involved business parties.
- Your educational and professional qualifications.
- Evidence of your current employment and your role during your visit to Australia.
- Contact histories with Australian businesspeople or organisations.
- Evidence that your company is a legally and actively operating business.
Evidence of your character
- National police certificate issued by your home country’s national Police Department.
Evidence that you’re a genuine visitor
- Evidence of sufficient funds (bank statements, pay slips, audited accounts, taxation records, etc.)
- Invitation letter from friends or relatives, if you’re visiting your friends or relatives.
- Travel itinerary showing your activities while in Australia.
- Other information stating your incentives to return home (leave letter from your employer, enrolment statement from your school, property or significant assets ownership, etc.)
Evidence for children younger than 18
- Evidence of consent to grant you a visa (statutory declaration or completed Form 1229).
- Declaration by the person responsible for you in Australia (Form 1257).
- Evidence of your enrolment at school, college or university.
ONE derland Consulting provides a service to talk with our professional registered migration agent to discuss your eligibility for this visa opti
Visa Processing time Business Visitor Stream:
Processing time is between 6 to 18 days.
Visa cost for Business Visitor Stream:
$195 for each applicant.
What you can do with this Business Visitor Stream Visa:
- You can do some general business or employment matters.
- You can investigate, negotiate, enter into or review a business contract.
- You can participate in a conference, seminar or trade fair.
- You can conduct activities as a part of a government visit.
Visitor Visa (subclass 600) – Approved Destination Status Stream:
This stream allows you to participate in a group tour organised by an approved travel agent. If you intend to have a personal or private tour in Australia, consider the 600 Visa – Tourist stream.
Visa Requirements for Approved Destination Status Stream:
- You must be a citizen of the People’s Republic of China.
- You must have sufficient funds.
- You would need to meet the health and character requirements.
- You must be a genuine visitor.
- You must show evidence of the tour in Australia.
Document Checklist for Approved Destination Status Stream:
The document checklist for this visa application would depend on your current circumstances. But generally, you must provide the following:
Evidence of your identity
- Biographical pages of current passport or other travel documents. It must include the holder’s photo and personal details, and issue/expiry dates.
- Passport-sized photograph (45 mm x 35 mm) of the head and shoulders against a plain background.
- Evidence of name change, if your name has changed.
- Birth certificates and other identity documents issued by your home country’s Government.
Evidence of your character
- National police certificate issued by your home country’s national Police Department.
If you are 75 years of age or older
- Evidence of health insurance to cover your stay.
- Yellow Book
Evidence for children younger than 18
- Evidence of consent to grant you a visa (statutory declaration or completed Form 1229).
- Declaration by the person responsible for you in Australia (Form 1257).
- Evidence of your enrolment at school, college or university.
Documents that ADS agents submit for ADS group tour
- Letter from ADS agent including ADS tour group name list and tour itinerary.
- ADS tour itinerary for your stay in Australia.
- ADS Tour Leader’s passport.
- ADS Tour Leader’s Tour Leader Certificate.
- ADS Tour Leader’s visa grant letter (if they already held a valid 600 Visa – Business stream).
- Statement letter from ADS detailing integrity checks on participants’ background and why the agent is willing to support the participant for certain cases (i.e., applicants previously refused or cancelled a visa or deported from Australia).
ONE derland Consulting provides a service to talk with our professional registered migration agent to discuss your eligibility for this visa opti
Visa cost for Approved Destination Status Stream:
$195 for each applicant.
What you can do with this Approved Destination Status Stream Visa:
- You can visit Australia with your approved tour group.
- You can participate in activities that are part of your tour.
- You must leave Australia with your tour group before your visa expires.
Visitor Visa (subclass 600) – Frequent Traveller Stream:
The Visitor Visa (subclass 600)—Frequent Traveller stream is for citizens of the People’s Republic of China who travel often to Australia for business or personal matters. The visa stream allows you to visit your relatives, friends, or family and engage in business activities in Australia. The visa can be granted for up to 10 years, but you’re only allowed to stay for up to 3 months each time you visit.
Visa Requirements for Frequent Traveller Stream:
- You must be a citizen of the People’s Republic of China.
- You must have sufficient funds.
- You would need to meet the health and character requirements.
- You must be a genuine visitor.
- You must show evidence of business or personal activities that you would like to do in Australia.
Document Checklist for Frequent Traveller Stream:
The document checklist for this visa application would depend on your current circumstances. But generally, you must provide the following:
Evidence of your identity
- Biographical pages of current passport or other travel documents. It must include the holder’s photo and personal details, and issue/expiry dates.
- Passport-sized photograph (45 mm x 35 mm) of the head and shoulders against a plain background.
- Evidence of name change, if your name has changed.
- Birth certificates and other identity documents issued by your home country’s Government.
Evidence of your character
- National police certificate issued by your home country’s national Police Department.
Evidence that you’re a genuine visitor
- Evidence of sufficient funds (bank statements, pay slips, audited accounts, taxation records, etc.)
- Travel itinerary showing your activities while in Australia.
- Other information stating your incentives to return home (leave letter from your employer, enrolment statement from your school, property or significant assets ownership, etc.)
- Invitation letter from your relatives/friends/family members. Your relatives/friends must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Evidence of your business activity in Australia
- Invitation letter from the event host in Australia.
- Conference registration details.
- Letter from your employer stating your business activities in Australia.
- Travel itinerary with information on your business activities and involved business parties.
- Your educational and professional qualifications.
- Evidence of your current employment and your role during your visit to Australia.
- Contact histories with Australian businesspeople or organisations.
- Evidence that your company is a legally and actively operating business.
Evidence for children younger than 18
- Evidence of consent to grant you a visa (statutory declaration or completed Form 1229).
- Declaration by the person responsible for you in Australia (Form 1257).
- Evidence of your enrolment at school, college or university.
ONE derland Consulting provides a service to talk with our professional registered migration agent to discuss your eligibility for this visa opti
Visa cost for Frequent Traveller Stream:
$1,435 for each applicant.
What you can do with this Frequent Traveller Stream Visa:
- You can visit your family or friends in Australia.
- You can visit Australia as a tourist for a cruise or a holiday.
- You can do business visitor activities in Australia, limited to:
- Enquire about jobs or business;
- Examine, negotiate, sign or evaluate a contract for business;
- Participate in a task as a part of a formal government visit;
- Participate in a seminar, trade show, or conference. You must not be paid for your participation.
Obtaining Visitor Visa (subclass 600) in Three Simple Steps
First step: Prepare your documents
The first thing you need to do before applying for a visitor visa subclass 600 is to check all the requirements. You need to make sure you provide all the evidence to show that you are a genuine visitor.
Second step: Apply for a visitor visa
Once you have gathered all the required documents, you can start the 600 visa application. You can lodge the visa application online through the IMMI account and provide all the documents and accurate information.
Third step: Get your visitor visa outcome
The Department of Home Affairs will decide on the visa. If the Department grants you the subclass 600 visa, you can come to Australia. If not, you can reapply or, if eligible, apply for a review of the decision with the AAT, depending on your circumstances.
What are the differences among 600 Visa, 651 Visa and 601 Visa?
The main differences among the 600 Visa, 651 Visa, and 601 Visa are in the eligible participating countries, application cost, and the application process:
- Eligible participating countries
- Application cost
- The application cost for 600 Visa ranges between AUD 195 to AUD 490, depending on the visa stream. Meanwhile, both the 651 Visa and 601 Visa are free of the application charge. You’re only required to pay an online application fee of AUD 20.
- Application process
- Both the 600 Visa and 651 Visa require you to submit the application online through IMMIAccount. Meanwhile, the 601 Visa has its own application called the Australian ETA App, which you can download through the Playstore or App Store.
How long can I stay in Australia on a 600 Visa?
The 600 Visa is generally granted for 1 to 10 years, depending on the visa stream. However, during its validity period, you can only stay up to 3 months on each visit. The Department of Home Affairs may give you a 12-month stay, but only under certain conditions.
How do I stay longer in Australia after a 600 Visa?
To stay longer in Australia after holding a Visitor Visa (subclass 600), you must submit a new Visitor Visa (subclass 600) application in Australia. Otherwise, you may stay longer by submitting other visa applications, depending on your purpose. For example, if you plan to stay longer with your Australian spouse, consider submitting a Partner Visa application.
You can explore your visa options with us here.
Can I work in Australia with subclass 600 Visa?
No, you cannot work in Australia with subclass 600 Visa. The subclass 600 Visa is only for tourism or holiday purposes. Though the 600 Visa – Business Stream allows you to undergo business visitor activities, you’re not allowed to receive any payment regarding the business visitor activities or directly selling goods or services in Australia under the visa stream.
Can Visa 600 study in Australia?
Yes, the 600 visa may allow you to study in Australia for up to three months. Generally, you can take an English course in Australia under the 600 Visa.
If your primary purpose is to study, consider submitting a Student Visa.
Visitor Visa (subclass 600) conditions
Depending on your visa stream, the following conditions may be imposed on your Visitor Visa (subclass 600):
600 Visa – Tourist Stream
- 8101 – No Work
- 8201 – Maximum 3 months study
- 8501 – Maintain adequate health insurance
- 8503 – No further stay
- 8531 – Must leave before visa expire
- 8558 – Non resident
600 Visa – Sponsored Family stream
- 8101 – No Work
- 8201 – Maximum 3 months study
- 8501 – Maintain adequate health insurance
- 8503 – No further stay
- 8531 – Must leave before visa expire
600 Visa – Business visitor stream
- 8115 – Limited activities
- 8201 – Maximum 3 months study
- 8503 – No further stay
600 Visa – Approved Destination stream
- 8101 – No work
- 8207 – No study
- 8503 – No further stay
- 8530 – Must follow your approved tour arrangements
600 Visa – Frequent Traveller stream
- 8115 – Limited activities
- 8201 – Maximum 3 months study
- 8503 – No further stay
- 8516 – Continue to satisfy the criteria for the grant of the visa
- 8527 – Must be free from Tuberculosis
- 8531 – Must leave before visa expiry
- 8550 – Notify changes of details
- 8572 – Must have a medical assessment
- 8573 – You must not stay in Australia for more than 12 months in 24 months
- 8574 – Continue to meet the visa’s eligibility criteria
- 8509 – Notify new details
Visitor Visa (subclass 600) Health Insurance
You must maintain adequate health insurance to be granted a Visitor Visa (subclass 600). You may arrange private health insurance covering overseas medical expenses, especially in Australia. Otherwise, you may consider health insurance by BUPA Australia called OVHC.
Visitor Visa (subclass 600) Health Requirements
Australia is well-known for its best health standards in the world. To maintain these standards, you must be free of any illness or condition that is:
- a substantial healthcare and volunteer work expense to the Australian community.
- anticipated to increase demand for community and healthcare services, hence restricting the availability of those services to Australian citizens and permanent residents. This is referred to as biased access.
The Department of Home Affairs might assess your health as part of the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions For Subclass 600 Visa
ONE derland Consulting managing director and registered migration agent Indah Melindasari, B.Com (MARN 0961 448), is here to answer your questions about Visitor Visa subclass 600!
- How much money do I need to provide as proof of sufficient funds for my visitor visa / 600 visa application?
- This is usually around AUD $5,000 for each applicant for your initial stay, plus the fare to where you are going after leaving Australia. The more you provide, the better it is.
- Do I need to provide a statement letter as supporting documents?
- Yes, you can provide a statement letter, stating your intention to visit Australia is temporary. If you have a sponsor, your sponsor can provide an invitation letter as well.
- I have a sponsor to support my 600 visa. Do I still need to provide financial documents?
- If your sponsor has enough funds to support you, you can still provide your financial documents as supporting documents.
- Can I extend my visitor visa / 600 Visa?
- Generally, you can extend your visitor visa due to some reasons. You may extend for another 3 or 6 months, depending on your circumstances.
- What does the incentive to return home mean?
- The incentive to return home is any evidence to show that you intend to stay temporary in Australia and have reasons to return home. This can be evidence of your employment, proof of your study, proof of your assets, family members, etc.
- If my visitor visa is granted and I am already in Australia, can I apply for another visa while I am onshore?
- If your visitor visa doesn’t have a restriction (no further stay condition), then yes, you can apply for another visa onshore. However, you would still need to make sure that you meet the eligibility of the visa.
- I have gotten my visa granted for 12 months. Can I stay straight for 12 months?
- It would depend on the stay for or stay until period, as well as the conditions as stated on your visa grant.
- I want to go with my child and my parents. Can I include them in my 600 visa application?
- No. One application is for one applicant. Therefore, your child and your parents would need to apply for separate applications.
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