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Australia Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)

Plan your trip to Australia for holidays, visiting family or friends, cruises, or other permitted visitor activities with an approved Australia Visitor Visa.

Australia Visitor Visa (600)

For eligible travellers visiting Australia for short stays.

  • Entries: Single or multiple

  • Stay: Up to 12 months*

  • Validity: Depends on the stream and visa granted

  • Passport: Must match your application

*The permitted stay varies by stream and individual circumstances.

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Learn More About: Australia Visitor Visa 600

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The Australia Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) is a temporary visa for eligible travellers who want to visit Australia for tourism, holidays, visiting family or friends, cruises, or other permitted visitor activities.

The Visitor Visa Australia has different streams, and the appropriate stream depends on your circumstances and reason for travelling. Your visa may allow a stay for a specified period and may be granted as single-entry or multiple-entry.

The Australia Visa 600 comes with conditions that determine what you can do during your stay. You must follow those conditions and leave Australia before your permitted stay ends.

Australia Visitor Visa: What to Know

What can you use the Visitor Visa for?

Australia Visitor Visa 600 can be used for eligible visitor purposes, depending on the stream granted. These may include:

  • Tourism and holidays

  • Visiting family or friends

  • Going on a cruise

  • Permitted business visitor activities under the Business Visitor stream

  • Study or training for up to three months, where permitted

The activities you can undertake depend on the stream and conditions attached to your visa.

How long can you stay?

The length of stay is decided when your Visitor Visa Subclass 600 application is assessed. A stay of three months is generally granted, while stays of up to 12 months may be granted in certain circumstances.

Your visa grant information will state how long you can remain in Australia and the conditions that apply to your stay.

Can you make multiple trips?

An Australia Subclass 600 Visa may be granted with either single or multiple entry.

If you're granted multiple entry, you can leave and return to Australia while the visa remains valid, subject to the entry arrangements and stay period specified on your visa.

When should you apply?

Apply for your Australia Visitor Visa well before your intended travel date. Processing times can vary, particularly when additional information, documents or checks are required.

Make sure your application is complete, and respond promptly if they request further information.

Countries Eligible for the Australia Visitor Visa

Below is the list of eligible countries:

  • Afghanistan
  • Albania
  • Algeria
  • Andorra
  • Angola
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Benin
  • Bhutan
  • Bolivia
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • Brunei
  • Bulgaria
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cabo Verde
  • Cambodia
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Chile
  • China
  • Colombia
  • Comoros
  • Congo (Republic of the)
  • Costa Rica
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Croatia
  • Cuba
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Denmark
  • Djibouti
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • El Salvador
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Estonia
  • Eswatini
  • Ethiopia
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Greece
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Kiribati
  • Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Laos
  • Latvia
  • Lebanon
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Mali
  • Malta
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Micronesia
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Myanmar
  • Namibia
  • Nauru
  • Nepal
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Nicaragua
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • North Korea
  • North Macedonia
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Palau
  • Palestine
  • Panama
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • Serbia
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
  • South Sudan
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sudan
  • Suriname
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Syria
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania
  • Thailand
  • Timor-Leste
  • Togo
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Turkmenistan
  • Tuvalu
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vanuatu
  • Vatican City
  • Venezuela
  • Vietnam
  • Yemen
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
Your Application Checklist

Before starting your Australia Visitor Visa Application Online, prepare the information and documents relevant to your circumstances.

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    Valid passport or travel document

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    Personal and contact information

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    Details of your planned visit

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    ✓ Evidence supporting the purpose of your trip

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    Evidence that you have enough funds for your stay, where required

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    Additional documents requested for your application

The exact requirements depend on your circumstances and the Subclass 600 stream you are applying for.

Which Visitor Visa Stream Applies to You?

The Australia Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) has different streams for different travel circumstances. The stream you apply for depends on where you are applying from, your purpose of travel, nationality and individual circumstances.

1. Tourist Stream (Outside Australia)

The Tourist stream (Outside Australia) is for eligible applicants outside Australia who want to visit for tourism, holidays, visiting family or friends, or other permitted visitor purposes.

It may allow you to:

  • Take a holiday in Australia
  • Visit family or friends
  • Travel on a cruise
  • Study or train for up to three months, where permitted

You must meet the relevant requirements and comply with all conditions attached to your visa.

2. Tourist Stream (Apply in Australia)

The Tourist stream (Apply in Australia) is for eligible applicants already in Australia who want to apply for a Visitor visa to remain for permitted visitor purposes.

Eligibility and application requirements depend on your circumstances and the conditions attached to your current visa.

Before applying, check whether your current visa allows you to apply for another visa while you are in Australia.

3. Sponsored Family Stream

The Sponsored Family stream is for eligible visitors who are sponsored by an eligible family member in Australia.

It may suit people travelling to Australia to visit family or for other permitted visitor purposes. Sponsorship requirements apply, and additional arrangements may be required depending on the circumstances.

4. Business Visitor Stream

The Business Visitor stream is for eligible travellers visiting Australia for short-term business activities.

Permitted activities can include:

  • Attending business meetings
  • Participating in conferences or seminars
  • Making general business enquiries
  • Investigating or negotiating business arrangements
  • Taking part in certain official government visits

This stream does not allow you to undertake work that is outside the permitted business visitor activities.

5. Frequent Traveller Stream

The Frequent Traveller stream is available to eligible passport holders from China who regularly travel to Australia for business or leisure.

It provides eligible frequent travellers with longer visa validity and multiple entries, subject to the applicable requirements and visa conditions.

This specialised stream is not available to all applicants.

6. Approved Destination Status (ADS) Stream

The Approved Destination Status (ADS) stream is available to eligible Chinese citizens travelling to Australia as part of an approved organised tour group.

This stream has specific eligibility requirements and is intended for travellers participating in an eligible organised tour arrangement.

If you are travelling independently, another Visitor visa stream may better suit your circumstances.

Which Stream Applies to Your Visit?

The appropriate Australia Visitor Visa 600 stream depends on where you are applying from, your nationality, the purpose of your visit and your individual circumstances.

Before starting your Australia Visitor Visa Application, make sure you understand the requirements for the stream that applies to you. Supporting documents, eligibility criteria and visa conditions can vary between streams.

Documents You May Need for the Australia Visitor Visa

Document requirements can differ by stream and circumstances. Preparing your information carefully can help you submit a more complete Australia Visitor Visa Application.

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Valid Passport

Provide a clear copy of your passport or another acceptable travel document.

Make sure your name, date of birth, passport number and other details match the information entered in your application.

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Personal Information

Provide your full name, date of birth, contact details, passport information and other details requested during the application process.

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Travel Plans

Include information about why you want to visit Australia, your planned activities and the expected length of your stay.

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Financial Evidence

You may need to show that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your visit.

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Supporting Documents

Depending on your circumstances, you may need additional documents relating to your employment, family circumstances, previous travel, accommodation or planned activities.

Australia Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) Application Process

You can complete your Australia Visitor Visa Application Online.

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Choose the Appropriate Visa Stream

Review the available Subclass 600 streams and identify the one that matches the purpose of your visit.

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Prepare Your Information and Documents

Gather your passport, personal details, travel information and supporting documents relevant to your application.

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Complete Your Application Online

Enter your information carefully and attach the documents requested for your application.

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Review and Submit

Check your details and supporting documents carefully before submitting your application

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Important Tip
Make sure your name, passport number, date of birth and other personal details match your travel document. Incomplete or incorrect information can delay the assessment or affect your application outcome.
Everything You Need to Know About the Visitor Visa
Key Benefits of the Australia Visitor Visa
  • Designed for temporary visits to Australia
  • Suitable for tourism and holidays
  • Can allow visits to family or friends
  • Can cover eligible cruise travel
  • Permitted business visitor activities are available under the Business Visitor stream
  • Study or training for up to three months may be permitted
  • May be granted for single or multiple entry
  • The permitted stay is determined according to your circumstances

  • Visa conditions apply throughout your stay

Genuine Visitor Requirement

You must genuinely intend to visit Australia temporarily and comply with the conditions attached to your visa.

When assessing whether you meet this requirement, relevant circumstances may include:

  • The purpose and expected duration of your visit
  • Your personal circumstances
  • Your travel history
  • Your plans while in Australia
  • Your circumstances outside Australia
  • Other information relevant to your application

Provide accurate information that reflects your circumstances and the purpose of your planned visit.

What You Can Do on a Visitor Visa 600

The activities you can undertake depend on the stream and conditions attached to your visa.

For eligible visitors, Visitor Visa Australia may allow you to:

  • Travel around Australia as a tourist
  • Take a holiday
  • Visit family or friends
  • Go on a cruise
  • Attend permitted business meetings, conferences, trade fairs or seminars under the Business Visitor stream
  • Study or train for up to three months, where permitted

You cannot work in Australia on a Visitor visa.

Conditions You Must Follow

While in Australia, you must:

  • Stay within the period allowed by your visa
  • Follow all conditions attached to your visa
  • Not undertake work that is prohibited by your visa
  • Comply with Australian laws
  • Leave Australia before your permitted stay ends
  • Follow any additional conditions shown on your visa grant

Check your visa details and conditions before travelling so you understand what is permitted during your stay.

Australia Visitor Visa Processing Time

Processing times for an Australia Visitor Visa Application can vary depending on the stream, the information provided and your individual circumstances.

An application may take longer when additional information, documents or checks are required.

To help avoid unnecessary delays:

  • Provide complete information
  • Upload clear and readable documents
  • Check your personal details carefully
  • Respond promptly if further information is requested
  • Apply well before your intended travel date
Common Australia Visitor Visa Application Mistakes

Before submitting your Australia Visitor Visa Application Online, take time to check that:

  • Your name matches your passport
  • Your passport details are correct
  • Your reason for travelling is clearly explained
  • Your supporting documents are complete
  • Your financial information is consistent with your circumstances
  • Your travel dates are accurate
  • All requested documents have been attached
  • Any non-English documents have the appropriate English translations

Carefully reviewing your application can help reduce avoidable errors and delays.

Visa Outcome and Entry to Australia

If your Australia Visitor Visa 600 is granted, your visa will be electronically linked to your passport.

Your visa grant information will specify important details such as:

  • Visa validity
  • Permitted stay
  • Single or multiple entry
  • Conditions attached to your visa

Having a valid visa does not automatically guarantee entry to Australia. You must still meet the applicable requirements when you arrive, and your circumstances may be assessed at the border.

Before You Travel to Australia

Before your journey, check that you have:

  • The passport or travel document associated with your visa
  • A valid visa for your intended travel
  • Your visa grant information
  • Return or onward travel arrangements, where applicable
  • Evidence of sufficient funds, where relevant
  • Accommodation and travel information

Check your visa conditions before departure so you understand how long you can remain in Australia and what activities are permitted.

After Your Australia Visitor Visa Is Granted

Once your Australia Visitor Visa has been granted, review your visa information carefully.

You should:

  • Check your name and passport details
  • Confirm your permitted stay
  • Check whether the visa allows single or multiple entry
  • Review all visa conditions
  • Make sure your passport remains valid for your journey
  • Keep your visa grant information available for reference

If your circumstances change, check whether you need to update your details or take further action.

What We Offer
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Step 01
Guided Visa Application Support

We provide structured guidance to help you prepare your Australia Visitor Visa Application and understand the information required.

Step 02
Application Review for Accuracy

We review your application to identify common errors, improve consistency, and reduce avoidable delays.

Step 03
Support Throughout the Process

We assist in the application process, helping you stay organised from preparing your information through to submission.

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Who We Are

DocuTrack Global is an independent travel and document support service focused on providing a clear and dependable application process. We assist travellers in preparing their applications with guided support, careful attention to detail, and structured document checklists to ensure accuracy and completeness.

We operate as a private entity and are not a government website. Our scope is to help applicants understand visa requirements and prepare complete and accurate applications before submission.

Services are provided by an Australian Registered Migration Agent (OMARA). Applicants also have the option to apply directly at any time without using our services.

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Transparent Fees and Pricing

We keep pricing clear and upfront so you always know exactly what is included before you proceed.

Processing Fee:

Total per applicant: USD 400 (Immi Govt Application Charges Included).

This covers structured support throughout your Visitor Visa (subclass 600) application, including guided assistance, document organisation, detailed accuracy checks, and ongoing assistance until submission.

Government Fee

Government application charges for the Australia Visitor Visa 600 start from AUD 250, depending on the visa stream and where the application is lodged.

Frequently Asked Questions
The Australia Visitor Visa is a temporary visa that allows eligible travellers to visit Australia for permitted purposes such as tourism, visiting family or friends, cruises, or other activities covered by the relevant Subclass 600 stream.
The Australia Visitor Visa 600 refers to the Visitor visa (subclass 600). It includes different streams, so the requirements and permitted activities depend on the stream applicable to your circumstances.
The term Australia Tourist Visa is commonly used to describe a visa for travelling to Australia for tourism. The Visitor visa (subclass 600) includes a Tourist stream for eligible visitors, although other streams are also available.
The permitted stay is determined when your visa is assessed and is stated in your visa grant information. A stay of three months is generally granted, while stays of up to 12 months may be granted in certain circumstances.
No. A Visitor visa does not allow you to work in Australia. You must follow the conditions attached to your visa throughout your stay.
You may be able to study or train for up to three months on a Visitor visa. If your main reason for travelling to Australia is study, another visa may be more appropriate.
No. Having an approved Australia Subclass 600 Visa does not automatically guarantee entry. You must still meet the applicable requirements when you arrive in Australia.
A Visitor visa cannot simply be extended to continue your current stay. Depending on your circumstances and visa conditions, you may need to apply for another visa if you want to remain in Australia longer. Some conditions may restrict further visa applications while you are in Australia.
Yes, the Tourist stream can be used for eligible cruise travel. If your cruise enters Australia, you need to hold an appropriate visa or travel permission. The time spent in Australia during a round-trip cruise can count towards your permitted stay.
For the Tourist stream, applicants must generally be outside Australia both when applying and when the application is decided. Requirements can differ between Subclass 600 streams.
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