Visit Visa (Subclass 600)

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Visit Visa (subclass 600), applicants must:

Hold a valid passport with at least six months’ validity from your planned arrival date in Australia.
Satisfy health and character requirements, which may include a medical examination or police clearance certificates as needed.
Demonstrate sufficient funds to cover your travel and stay in Australia.
Show genuine intent to visit Australia for tourism, family, or business purposes, supported by evidence of ties to your home country, such as employment, family, or property.
Maintain adequate health insurance for the duration of your stay, if required.
If you are visiting family, your sponsor may be asked to provide a security bond under the family stream.

Professional Visa and Education Services will guide you through these requirements and help you assess your eligibility under the Department’s criteria.

Visit Visa (subclass 600) application process

You can apply for an Australian visit visa either online or by submitting a paper application at your nearest Australian Embassy or Consulate.

Applying Online:

Create an ImmiAccount on the official Department of Home Affairs portal.
Select the Tourist Stream Visa (Subclass 600).
Complete the online application form with your personal details and trip information.
Upload the required documents, including your passport, proof of funds, and travel insurance.
Pay the visa application fee securely online.
Wait for processing; you will receive notification of your visa outcome and a visa grant number if approved.
Most applicants prefer the online method for its convenience.

Applying at an Embassy (On Paper):

Locate your nearest Australian Embassy or Consulate and make an appointment in advance.
Complete the Visitor Visa Application Form with accurate personal and travel details.
Gather and submit all required documents as specified on the form.
Pay the visa fee as instructed by the Embassy or Consulate.
Submit your application and wait for the outcome notification.
If approved, you will receive a visa grant number, which you can print and carry when traveling.

Applying from Inside Australia:

If you are already in Australia on a substantive visa (not a bridging, criminal justice, or enforcement visa), you may apply for a tourist visa online via your ImmiAccount or submit a paper application at an Australian Immigration Office.

Upon arrival in Australia, you will need to complete an Incoming Passenger Card at the border.

Will I Get a Visa Stamp for Visit Visa?

Australian visas are recorded electronically and linked to your passport, so you do not need a physical visa label. This secure system provides real-time access to your visa details and helps prevent fraud.

Who Can I Sponsor for the Family Visitor Stream?

If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident aged 18 or over, you can sponsor your relatives—such as parents, children, spouse or partner, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and their step equivalents—as well as the immediate family members of these relatives, including your sibling’s spouse.

Can I Sponsor My Parents to Visit Australia?

If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you can sponsor your parents to visit you in Australia. For a short stay, your parents can apply for the Family-Sponsored Visitor Stream visa, which permits a visit of a few months. If your parents are older and you wish to support them in Australia for a longer period, they may apply for the Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804) or the Sponsored Parent Visa (Subclass 870), both of which allow extended stays and can be renewed.