Planning a holiday, family reunion, or business trip to Australia? The Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) offers flexible travel options to meet a variety of purposes, from tourism to short-term business visits. At Migration Guru, we guide you through every step to ensure a smooth, stress-free visa application process.
🛂 What is the Subclass 600 Visitor Visa?
The Subclass 600 Visa is a temporary visa allowing you to travel to Australia for tourism, family visits, or business activities. Stay durations can range up to 12 months, depending on the stream selected and your circumstances.
🌏 Streams Under the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
Here’s an overview of the available streams:
🏝️ Tourist Stream (Apply Outside Australia)
This stream allows you to visit Australia for tourism, to visit family or friends, or to go on a cruise. Stay duration: Up to 12 months (typically 3, 6, or 12 months). Where to apply: You must be outside Australia at the time of application and decision. Purpose: Holidays, family visits, sightseeing, or cruises.
🏠 Tourist Stream (Apply Inside Australia)
This is for people already in Australia on a different visa who wish to stay longer for non-business reasons. Stay duration: Up to 12 months. Where to apply: You must be inside Australia when you apply and when a decision is made. Purpose: Visiting family or friends, or continuing tourism activities.
👨👩👧 Sponsored Family Stream
For those sponsored by a family member in Australia to visit relatives. Stay duration: Up to 12 months. Sponsor requirements: Must be an eligible Australian citizen or permanent resident. Where to apply: Must be outside Australia at time of application and decision. Note: A security bond may be requested by the Department. Ideal for: Visiting parents, family reunions, GTE-supported family visits.
💼 Business Visitor Stream
For people visiting Australia for short-term business reasons only. Stay duration: Up to 3 months. Where to apply: You must be outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is decided. Activities permitted: Attending conferences or meetings, contract negotiations, general business inquiries. This visa does not allow paid work or the sale of goods/services.
📌 General Conditions & Eligibility
Regardless of stream, you must: Demonstrate a genuine temporary stay; provide evidence of sufficient funds to support your stay; show strong ties to your home country; meet health and character requirements; present supporting documents (itinerary, invitation letters, sponsor documents, etc.).
❗ Why Are Visitor Visas Commonly Refused?
Poor or generic Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) explanation. Incomplete or weak financial documentation. No clear reason for visit. Inappropriate stream selection. Lack of supporting sponsor documents (if applicable). With expert support, these issues can be avoided entirely.
👨💼 How Migration Guru Helps You
At Migration Guru, we provide: Stream-specific advice tailored to your goals. Full application documentation checklist. GTE guidance and letter drafting. Sponsor support letters and security bond advice. Help with selecting the correct stream and lodging a complete application. Our MARA-registered agents ensure your application meets all Department of Home Affairs criteria.
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