Visitor Visa

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The Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) is a flexible visa designed for individuals who want to visit Australia temporarily. Whether you're planning a holiday, visiting family, attending business meetings, or joining a tour group, this visa offers various streams tailored to specific travel purposes.

1. Tourist Stream

The Tourist Stream is ideal for individuals who want to visit Australia for leisure, sightseeing, or to spend time with family and friends.

Key Features:

• Allows stays of up to 3, 6 or 12 months.
• Allows for tourism and recreational activities.
• Visiting family and friends residing in Australia.
• Attending weddings or commuinity gatherings.
• Attendance at conferences or events (if not work-related).

2. Business Visitor Stream

The Business Visitor Stream caters to individuals travelling to Australia for business purposes, such as attending conferences, negotiating business contracts, or exploring business opportunities.

Key Features:

• Participating in business meetings or negotiations.
• Investigating business opportunities or investments.
• Conducting activities relating to an overseas business.

3. Sponsored Family Stream

The Sponsored Family Stream allows individuals to visit family members in Australia who are permanent residents or citizens. This stream requires sponsorship from an eligible sponsor in Australia.

Key Features:

• Visiting immediate family members (spouse, parents, or children).
• Requires sponsorship from an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

4. Approved Destination Status Stream

The Approved Destination Status (ADS) Stream is for citizens of certain countries who are travelling to Australia in organized tour groups. This stream facilitates group travel for tourism purposes.

Key Features:

• Organized tours by registered tour operators.
• Group travel arrangements for citizens of designated countries.

5. Frequent Traveller Stream

The Frequent Traveller Stream is for individuals who travel frequently to Australia for short visits for business or tourism purposes. This stream is designed to streamline the visa application process for eligible applicants.

Key Features:

• Streamlined visa processing for frequent visitors.
• Allows multiple entries to Australia within a specified period.

Applying for a Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)

Applicants for the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) must meet health and character requirements and demonstrate genuine temporary entry intentions. The application process involves submitting a complete visa application form, paying the relevant visa application fee, and providing supporting documents as required for the chosen stream.