TOURIST VISA (VISITOR VISA) - SUBCLASS 600
Tourist Visa (Visitor Visa) – subclass 600 allows people to travel to Australia for tourism, business visitor activities, or visiting family for 3, 6, or 12 months.
TOURIST VISA STREAM (OFFSHORE) - SUBCLASS 600
Purpose:
This tourist visa lets you visit Australia for:
- Tourism, holidays, visiting family/friends.
- For applicants outside Australia at the time of application.
Prerequisite:
- Be a genuine visitor.
- Have sufficient funds for your stay.
- Provide itinerary, bank statements, ties to home country.
- Good travel history in the past (especially if you had been to Australia).
Duration:
- Typically 3, 6, or 12 months.
Processing Time:
- Varies by country and season; typically ranges from weeks to a few months (inferred from general processing trends).
- Processing speed depends on document completeness and security checks.
TOURIST VISA STREAM (ONSHORE) - SUBCLASS 600
Purpose:
This tourist visa allows you:
- Extend your stay in Australia for tourism or family visits.
- For applicants already in Australia.
Prerequisite:
- Hold a valid visa at time of application.
- Meet health, character, and financial requirements.
- Not working during the time staying in Australia.
Duration:
- Up to 12 months, depending on circumstances.
Processing Time:
- Similar to offshore tourist visa stream and it varies based on caseload and documentation.
SPONSORED FAMILY STREAM - SUBCLASS 600
Purpose:
- Visit family members in Australia.
- Requires an approved sponsor, often an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Prerequisite:
- The sponsor of this parent visa may need to pay a security bond.
- Must prove genuine temporary stay.
- Provide evidence of relationship.
Duration:
- Usually up to 12 months.
Processing Time:
- Often longer than tourist streams due to sponsor checks.
BUSINESS VISITOR STREAM - SUBCLASS 600
Purpose:
- Attend business meetings, conferences, negotiations.
- No work or paid activities allowed.
Prerequisite:
- Evidence of business purpose (invitation letters, conference registration).
- Proof of funds.
- Must be a genuine temporary entrant.
Duration:
- Typically up to 3 months per visit.
Processing Time:
- Generally faster than family-sponsored tourist visa stream and varies by country.
APPROVED DESTINATION STATUS (ADS) STREAM - SUBCLASS 600
Purpose:
This 10-year tourist visa offers multiple-entry for “Frequent Traveller” visitor visa, primarily targeting eligible ASEAN nations and Timor-Leste to boost tourism and business ties and deepen connections with Southeast Asian neighbours including:
- ASEAN Countries: Eligible nations include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
- Timor-Leste: Citizens of Timor-Leste are also included in this initiative.
- China: Eligible Chinese citizens have also been able to apply for 10-year visas
Prerequisite:
- Must travel with an approved tour operator.
- Provide itinerary and group travel documents.
Duration:
- Stay aligned with tour itinerary (usually short‑term).
Processing Time:
- Depends on group processing schedules and operator documentation.
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