1. ✨ What Is the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)?
The Visitor Visa (subclass 600) enables short stays in Australia for tourism, visiting family/friends, or short business activities. It’s typically valid for 3, 6, or 12 months, and certain nationalities may even be eligible for a 10-year multiple-entry visa allowing stays of up to 90 days per visit.
2. ✅ Eligibility Requirements
You must prove that you:
- Are a genuine visitor: Visiting for tourism, family, or business only.
- Will only stay temporarily and plan to exit Australia before your visa expires.
- Have sufficient funds for your trip, including return travel .
- Meet health and character standards; medical exams and police clearances may be requested.
- Show strong ties to your home country: such as employment, family obligations, or assets .
3. 📄 Required Documentation
Prepare the following:
- Passport biodata page and travel history.
- Form 1419 (Visitor Stream) via ImmiAccount.
- Proof of funds: bank statements, payslips, assets.
- Employment letter or enrollment evidence.
- Travel itinerary, return tickets.
- Invitation letter for visiting family/friends (if applicable).
- Health and character documents (e.g., police clearance certificates).
- Health insurance documents .
4. 🛠️ Application Process: Step-by-Step
- Create an ImmiAccount online.
- Fill out the online application via subclass 600—Visitor Stream.
- Upload all required documents.
- Pay the visa fee (rates vary; check current fees online).
- Submit promptly and track application via ImmiAccount.
- Provide biometrics if invited—fingerprints and photo at a Visa Application Centre.
- Await the decision. Once approved, download your visa grant for travel.
Processing time varies; applying 6–8 weeks before travel is recommended.
5. 🧠 Biometrics Requirement
As of January 2025, all applicants must provide fingerprints and facial photo at a designated Australian biometrics centre. Check WAH for details.
6. 🎯 Tips to Improve Approval
- Explain your plans clearly in a cover letter.
- Show financial capability: recent bank statements, payslips, assets.
- Provide employment or study ties to your home country.
- Include an invitation letter for family visits.
- Show details of your itinerary and return travel.
- Respond to any requests for additional information promptly.
7. 📝 Visa Conditions & Arrival
- Stay within the authorized period (typically 90 days per visit).
- You must comply with all visa conditions—no unauthorized work or study.
- On arrival, present your grant letter, passport, and entry declarations.
8. 📊 Summary Table
| Step | Action Item |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Genuine intent, funds, health, character, ties |
| Documents | Passport, form 1419, proof of funds, itinerary |
| Application | Via ImmiAccount, pay fees, upload docs |
| Biometrics | Provide when requested at VAC |
| Processing Time | Apply 6–8 weeks in advance |
| Post‑Approval | Receive grant letter, prepare for travel |
🔚 Conclusion
Applying for an Australian Visitor Visa (subclass 600) is straightforward when done correctly. Key steps include timely submission, complete documentation—including proof of funds and intent—biometric compliance, and clear communication of your plans. Starting early and using the ImmiAccount portal ensures better control and higher success chances for your temporary visit to Australia.
