Things To Know About The Australian Visitor’s Visa (Subclass 600)

 

An Australian visitor’s visa allows foreign nationals to visit the country for short periods of time for tourism, visiting family or friends, business activities or medical treatment. The visa can be applied online through an easy process and usually gets approved timely.


Who needs the subclass 600 visa?

People travelling to Australia from countries that are not eligible for the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) need to get the subclass 600 visa in order to be allowed in the country. People travelling from ETA approved countries might need to get a visa as well if they plan to stay in the country for longer than 3 months. You can look up the list of the visa-exempt countries online to check yours is one of them.


How long does the visa allow travellers to stay in the country?

This varies according to the visa issued to the particular individual. VIsas can allow single or multiple-entries for periods of three, six or twelve months.


Can travellers work or study on the Subclass 600 visa?

Visitor’s visa doesn’t allow paid work, except voluntary work. Visitor’s visa holders can not enrol in study courses that are longer than 3 months. People who want to pursue their education in Australia need to apply for a Student’s visa that covers the duration of the course.



How to apply for an Australian Visitor’s Visa?

To apply for a Visitor’s Visa, first, the applicants must fill the Form 1419: Application for a Visitor’s Visa, submit the form to an Australian Immigration Office (Consulate or Embassy) and pay for the application fee. The following documents must be prepared for the rest of the process:

  • Passport: Original or two copies of the biographical section of the passport if the application is being sent by post.

  • Financial documents: To prove that the applicants pass the minimum income requirement to be able to sustain themselves in the country.

  • Employment or student documents: To prove the intent of travelling to the country for the specific duration approved by the visa.

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