Visitor Visa

The Visitor Visa (subclass 600) is a temporary visa that permits you to visit Australia for;

  • To meet family, friend or relatives
  • Parents visit to meet their child who is on student visa
  • As a sightseeing and holiday spot
  • For a business trip

 

Individual can make a visit to Australia for the period of three, six or twelve months with single or multiple entries depending on the type of visitor visa issued. According to the purpose of visit, you can apply through suitable visitor visa stream which are;

 

  1. Tourist Stream Visa (apply in Australia) -Subclass 600

-The Tourism stream (apply in Australia) allows you to visit as a tourist to meet friends and family other than to have any medical treatment or for business purpose in Australia.

-The visa grant permits you to make a stay up to 12 months.

-On this visa, you can study up to 3 months and it is appropriate to take student visa if you specifically aim to study in Australia for longer period.

-If any other visa that you hold is expiring and you wish to stay for long, this visa might help you.

-The processing time for 75% and 90% applications are 18 and 32 days respectively.

-The visa cost is from AUD365.

 

  1. Tourist Stream Visa (apply outside Australia) -Subclass 600

-The Tourism stream (apply outside Australia) allows you to visit as a tourist or go on cruise to meet friends and family in Australia.

-The visa grant permits you to make a stay up to 12 months.

-On this visa, you can study up to 3 months and it is appropriate to take student visa if you specifically aim to study in Australia for longer period.

-Parents of Australian citizen who are eligible might be granted this visa with longer validity.

-The processing time for 75% and 90% applications are 18 and 32 days respectively.

-The visa cost is from AUD145.

 

  1. Sponsored Family Stream Visa-Subclass 600

-The Sponsored Family stream allows people who are sponsored mainly by a family member to visit them in Australia on this visa.

-The visa grant permits you to make a stay up to 12 months.

-On this visa, you can study up to 3 months and it is appropriate to take student visa if you specifically aim to study in Australia for longer period.

-If you apply for this visa, sponsor must be an Australian citizen who is an eligible family member.

-The processing time for 75% and 90% applications are 62 and 75 days respectively.

-The visa cost is from AUD145. Other than that, sponsor also might have to pay a security bond.

 

  1. Business Visitor Stream Visa -Subclass 600

-The Business Visitor stream allows you make visits to Australia for business purpose.

-The visa grant permits you to make a stay up to 3 months.

-On this visa, you can’t work to sell service or any good directly to public. It is a short visit for business purpose.

-When applying this visa, you must be outside Australia.

-While the visa is valid, multiple entries are allowed.

-The processing time for 75% and 90% applications are 12 and 20 days respectively.

-The visa cost is from AUD145.

 

Basic Eligibility for Visitor Visa

  1. You need to be a genuine visitor
  2. Have sufficient funds to support the stay and return

 

Required Documents for Visitor Visa:

List of information and supporting documents are required to lodge the application for visitor visa. Additional documents might be needed depending on individual circumstances. Do not provide original documents; also make sure to use notarized copies of original documents. It is essential to have documents in English and if not, accompanied by accredited English translations.

The checklist for visa includes;

  1. Application for visitor visa
  2. Paid charges of visa application
  3. Notarized copy of personal documents

-Current passport including the bio data page, alterations page and back page.

-National Identity Card

-Marriage certificate, if applicable

  1. Purpose of visit and length of stay

-Invitation from sponsor in Australia if going to visit them.

-Evidence of relation with the inviter through passport and status in Australia.

-If going on tourism, then details of the bookings and plan while in Australia.

-For business visit, provide documents and details of existing business and purpose of going.

  1. Financial Documents

-Copies of bank statement, both business and personal showing consistent saving history over period of time.

-Copies of documents as an evidence to show assets held and other funds.

-Taxation documents as an evidence of individual being a loyal tax payer for years.

-If other relative in Australia is paying for the visit, then evidence of their financial capacity along with tax documents. Also provide evidence to your financial status so that your personal circumstances to return to home country are justified.

  1. Employment details or evidence of work experience

-Show business registration if you are self employed.

-Letter from employer, stating the salary and position if employed.

-Evidence of enrollment in education institute, if there is a student travelling.

  1. Evidence of health and character documents
  • Medical and bio metric test
  • Polio vaccination
  • Police certificate

After completion of checklist, proceed for your application and then the visa process. It is important to note, that don’t book flights until you have a travel visa in hand as no such authority will be liable for any financial loss if the application is finalized later or unsuccessful in getting the visa.

 

Visa Conditions:

It is mandatory to abide by these conditions for visitor visa while in Australia otherwise visa maybe cancelled or subject to penalties.

  1. While being in Australia you must not work.
  2. You must not study up to three months while in Australia.
  3. Visa maybe granted with a condition of no further stay. In this case, you won’t be granted any other visa except of protection visa while in Australia.
  4. Applicant must depart within the validity of the visa

 

 

How IVS Australia can help you apply for Visitor Visa?

Do you feel tricky understanding different visitor visa stream? Still confused about how to process the visa application? Use IVS Australia travel visa agent to find out your eligibility to apply for visitor visa. Our team performs assessment on applicant’s profile, reviewing their profession, experience, education, assets, age and other mandatory documents. Many people has false perceptions either fitted by someone or own; that using this visa they could extend their stay or could effort to settle as permanent resident. While, small proportion considers it as a way for immigration to Australia by illegal means. We aim to provide honest advice and consider applications that meet the criteria in line with Australian regulations and legislations. Giving you false hope and suggesting illegal ways to enter are strict on our policy. The system is transparent and simple. Our services include wide-ranging package from consultation, doing documentation and visa lodgment so that throughout the process you are at ease. If you wish to apply through us, visit our office or contact us on the details provided.