Subclass 600 — Tourist · Business Visitor · Sponsored Family
Visit Australia for tourism, business or to see family. As a Brisbane and Gold Coast based MARA registered agency, we prepare strong subclass 600 applications — because a refusal can affect all your future Australian visa applications.
Visit Australia for holidays, recreation or to visit family and friends. Typically granted for 3 or 6 months, up to 12 months in some cases.
Attend business meetings, conferences, negotiations or short training. Cannot work or provide services to an Australian business.
Sponsored by an eligible Australian relative. May allow longer stays and can include a bond lodged by the sponsor.
A visitor visa refusal is recorded on your immigration history and can negatively affect all future Australian visa applications, including skilled and employer sponsored visas. Correct preparation matters.
The length of stay granted depends on your circumstances, application stream and the visa officer's assessment. Tourist stream visas are typically granted for 3 or 6 months, and in some cases up to 12 months. The grant is at the discretion of the Department of Home Affairs.
You cannot extend a visitor visa, but you may be able to apply for a new visitor visa while in Australia (onshore). However, this is assessed carefully, and a new grant is not guaranteed. We advise applying for the appropriate stay length upfront.
Processing times vary significantly by nationality and application volume. Many applications are decided within a few weeks, but some can take longer. We recommend lodging well in advance of your planned travel date.
A refusal is recorded on your Australian immigration history and can negatively affect all future visa applications, including employer sponsored and skilled migration visas. This is why correct preparation from the start is critical.
No. The subclass 600 visitor visa does not permit you to work in Australia. Working without authorisation is a serious visa breach and can result in cancellation and future bans.
Government fees for the subclass 600 visitor visa are set by the Department of Home Affairs. Our professional fees for preparing and lodging your application are quoted individually based on your circumstances. Book a consultation for a personalised quote.
A subclass 600 application is lodged online with the Department of Home Affairs and requires supporting documents such as evidence of funds, ties to your home country, travel purpose and, where relevant, a sponsor or invitation. Because each case is assessed on its merits and a refusal has lasting consequences, many applicants choose to have their application professionally prepared. We handle the process end to end for clients in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and overseas.
Validity refers to the period during which you can travel to and from Australia, which is separate from how long you can stay on each visit. Depending on your circumstances, a subclass 600 may be granted for a single entry or for multiple entries over a longer validity period. The exact validity and stay conditions are set by the Department of Home Affairs on grant — we help you apply for the arrangement that suits your travel plans.
Australia does not universally mandate health insurance for every subclass 600 applicant, but the Department may expect adequate health cover in certain cases — and it is strongly recommended for all visitors, as you are generally not covered by Medicare. For sponsored family visitor applications in particular, health insurance can be an important supporting factor. We advise on what is appropriate for your situation.
Visitor visa refusals can affect all future Australian visa applications. Let our MARA registered experts prepare a strong application from the start.
J&R Migration assists visitor visa applicants from families based in Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Logan. We also assist applicants from China, Philippines, India, Malaysia and Singapore with online and remote consultations available.
Book a consultation and let our experts prepare a strong visitor visa application on your behalf.