Visitor Visa (600)

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Visitor Visa (600)

The Visitor Visa (subclass 600) is a temporary visa that allows individuals to visit Australia for tourism, visiting family or friends, business purposes, or other short-term purposes. This visa is available in several streams, each tailored to specific needs and circumstances:

Tourist Stream (600 Visitor Visa – Tourist Stream): This stream is for individuals who want to visit Australia for holidays, sightseeing, or recreational activities, visit family or friends, or for other short-term non-business purposes.

Sponsored Family Stream (600 Visitor Visa – Sponsored Family Stream): This stream is for individuals traveling to Australia to visit family members. It requires sponsorship from an eligible family member or relative who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

Business Visitor Stream (600 Visitor Visa – Business Visitor Stream): This stream is for individuals who want to visit Australia for short-term business purposes such as attending conferences, business meetings, or exploratory business activities.

Approved Destination Status (ADS) Stream (600 Visitor Visa – Approved Destination Status Stream): This stream is for citizens of certain countries who are part of the Approved Destination Scheme. It allows organized group travel for leisure purposes.

Eligibility Criteria:

Eligibility criteria vary based on the stream applied for. Generally, applicants need to demonstrate genuine intentions of visiting Australia temporarily, have enough funds to support themselves during their stay, meet health and character requirements, and comply with visa conditions.

Duration of Stay: The Visitor Visa allows stays ranging from three months to up to a year, depending on the purpose of the visit and the specific stream.

Duration of Stay: The Visitor Visa allows stays ranging from three months to up to a year, depending on the purpose of the visit and the specific stream.

Multiple or Single Entry: The visa can be granted for single or multiple entries during its validity period, allowing holders to enter and exit Australia within the visa’s validity.

No Work Rights: Holders of the Visitor Visa (subclass 600) are generally not allowed to work in Australia. However, certain limited activities might be permissible under specific circumstances, such as business-related activities for the Business Visitor Stream.

Application Process: Applicants must apply for this visa outside Australia and adhere to the specific requirements of the chosen stream. Applications are submitted online, and applicants need to provide required documentation and evidence to support their application.

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