Visitor Visa Subclass 600
Tourist stream (apply in Australia)
This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to see family and friends or for purposes other than business or medical treatment.
Stay: Up to 12 months
DHA might grant you a stay of up to 12 months
Visit friends and family, cruise or have a holiday
If you hold another visa that is expiring and wants to stay longer, this visa might suit you
You must be in Australia when you apply and when DHA decide on your application.
Tourist stream (apply outside Australia)This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, go on a cruise or see family and friends.
Stay: Up to 12 monthsDHA might grant you a stay of 3, 6 or 12 months
Visit friends and family, cruise or have a holiday
You must be outside Australia when you apply and when DHA decide on your visa.
Tourist stream (apply outside Australia)
This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, go on a cruise or see family and friends.
Stay: Up to 12 months
DHA might grant you a stay of 3, 6 or 12 months
Visit friends and family, cruise or have a holiday
You must be outside Australia when you apply and when DHA decide on your visa.
This visa stream lets people who are sponsored, usually by a family member, come to Australia to visit their family members.
Stay: Up to 12 months
You must be sponsored by an eligible family member who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident
DHA might ask your sponsor to pay a security bond
You must be outside Australia when you apply and when DHA decide on your visa.
This visa stream lets you visit Australia for business reasons.
Stay: Up to 3 months
You can make a short visit for business visitor reasons, but you can't work or sell goods or services
DHA might let you enter Australia once or many times while the visa is valid
You must be outside Australia when you apply and when DHA decide on your visa
Approved Destination Status stream
This visa stream is for citizens from certain areas of China visiting Australia on a tour organised by an approved travel agent.
Stay: For the period or until the date we specify in your grant letter.
This visa lets citizens of the People's Republic of China (excluding SARs) visit Australia with an organised tour group
You must remain with the organised tour group
This visa stream is for citizens of the People's Republic of China who travel often to Australia for business or personal reasons.
Stay: The visa can be granted for up to 10 years. Stay up to 3 months each time you enter.
DHA might grant a validity period of up to 10 years
You must hold a passport from the People's Republic of China, SARs excluded
You must provide biometrics within the People's Republic of China before you apply
For more information please visit DHA at https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600
