Subclass 600 — Tourist · Business Visitor · Sponsored Family
Visit Australia for tourism, business or to see family. A strong, well-prepared application matters — a refusal can affect all 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. Contact us for a personalised quote.
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.
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