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( Visitor · Subclass 600 )

Visitor visa

A visa for tourism, visiting family and friends, or short business visitor activities in Australia, with streams and stay periods matched to the purpose of travel.

( Who it suits )

  • Tourists and family visitors
  • Business visitors attending meetings or events
  • Parents visiting on longer-stay arrangements

( General requirements )

  • A genuine intention to visit temporarily
  • Sufficient funds for the stay
  • Health and character requirements where applicable

( The shape of it )

How this visa typically proceeds

  1. Stage 1 of 3

    Purpose

    Identify the stream matching your visit.

  2. Stage 2 of 3

    Application

    Apply with supporting documents.

  3. Stage 3 of 3

    Decision

    The visa issues with conditions and validity.

( Points of decision )

Visitor visa: the questions that decide it

Some visitors can apply for a further stay onshore; conditions on your current visa may limit this. Plans to stay longer are best assessed before your visa expires.

General information only. This is not immigration assistance and does not take your circumstances into account. Migration law changes frequently. Confirm the current position before acting.

Shoreline Migration · Registered Migration Agent · MARN 2619597

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