The Subclass 600 Visitor Visa is Australia's primary visa for tourism, family visits, and short business visits. With multiple streams tailored to different purposes, it can be granted for 3, 6, or 12 months and for multiple entries. Getting refused or overstaying a visitor visa can permanently affect your future Australian visa applications. Apply carefully.

Key Requirements

•  Tourist Stream: Genuine intention to visit temporarily; no work intentions

•  Business Visitor Stream: Legitimate business activities (not employment)

•  Family Stream: Visiting a family member who is an Australian citizen or PR

•  Approved Destination Status (ADS) Stream: For Chinese nationals in ADS tour groups

•  Financial capacity to support stay

•  No intention to remain in Australia beyond the visa period

•  Strong ties to home country that compel return

Who is This Visa For?

Travellers wanting to visit Australia for tourism or recreation, business visitors attending meetings or conferences, or people visiting family members in Australia. Not for people intending to work or study for extended periods.

Visa Conditions and Key Details

•  No work rights (with very limited exceptions for business visitors)

•  Duration: 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months (multiple entries often available)

• Cannot study for more than 3 months

•  Must leave before visa expires, overstaying triggers future visa bans

• Can apply for an onshore further visitor visa in limited circumstances

Processing Time and Cost

• Processing Time: 75% within 22 days for online applications; 90% within 29 days

• Visa Application Charge: AUD 190 (2024–25), the most affordable Australian visa

How We Help

Gemini assists with structuring a compelling application that demonstrates strong ties to the home country, genuine visitor intent, and financial capacity the three factors most often scrutinised in visitor visa decisions.