Visitor Visa Australia Subclass 600

A Visitor Visa for Australia (subclass 600) is designed for people who want to visit Australia for tourism, family visits, or business purposes. There are different streams within the Visitor Visa subclass depending on the purpose of the visit. 

Key Streams for the Visitor Visa (subclass 600):

  1. Tourist Stream: For people who want to visit Australia as tourists, for recreation, or to visit family or friends.
  2. Business Visitor Stream: For businesspeople who wish to attend meetings, conferences, or explore business opportunities.
  3. Sponsored Family Stream: For those who are sponsored by a family member who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  4. Approved Destination Status Stream: For citizens of certain countries (like China) to visit Australia for tourism as part of a tour organized by an approved travel agent.
  5. Frequent traveller stream: This visa stream is for citizens of the People’s Republic of China, Brunei, Cambodia, Philippines, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam or Timor Leste who travel often to Australia for tourism or business visitor activities.

General Requirements:

  1. Eligibility: You must be outside Australia when applying for the visa (if applying for the Tourist Stream). You can also apply inside Australia if you hold substantive visa without no further visa conditions.
  2. Purpose of Visit: You need to demonstrate that the visit is for tourism, business, or family visits.
  3. Financial Evidence: Proof that you can support yourself financially during your stay in Australia.
  4. Health and Character Requirements: You may need to undergo a medical exam or provide a police certificate, depending on your circumstances.
  5. Valid Passport: Your passport should be valid for at least six months from the date of your intended arrival in Australia.
  6. Health Insurance: You might be asked to show proof of travel insurance during your stay.

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Processing Time:

The processing time for the Visitor Visa (subclass 600) varies depending on the stream, application volume, and other factors. Generally, it can take from a few weeks to a couple of months.

Duration of Stay:

  • The Tourist stream can allow a stay for up to 3, 6, or 12 months depending on the circumstances and the approval from the Australian government.
  • The Business Visitor Stream typically allows stays of up to 3 months.

How to Apply:

  1. Online Application: You can apply for a Visitor Visa online through the Australian Department of Home Affairs website.
  2. Paper Application: In some cases, a paper application can be submitted to an Australian Visa Application Center (AVAC).
  3. Required Documents: You will need to submit documents such as proof of financial capacity, travel itinerary, invitation letters (if visiting family or friends), and other supporting materials.

 Visa Fees:

The visa fees can vary based on the type of stream you’re applying for, and the length of stay requested. For the Tourist Stream, fees generally start from around AUD $195 per application if applying from outside Australia. Tourist visa fee is AUD$490 per application if applying inside Australia. Frequent Traveller visa fee is AUD$1,435 per application. Each applicant MUST apply visitor visa SEPARATELY and pay fees for each application. CARD SURCHARGE @1.40% applies if paid by VISA or MASTER CARD on top of Government Fees. Those who apply inside Australia, in addition to visitor visa fee, they will also pay subsequent temporary application charge if applicable.

Our Fees:

Our Normal Fee to process visitor visa application is ranging between AUD$800 to AUD$1,500 depending upon complexity of case plus 10% GST if applicable plus Govt Visa Fee as applicable at the time of application. However, we will offer Make My Trip 2 Australia visitor application service at the MOST AFFORDABLE Fee of AUD$500 Per Application PLUS Govt Visa Fee A$195 per application if applying from outside Australia; Govt Fee is AUD$490 if applying inside Australia and AUD$1,435 for frequent traveller visitor applicant plus GST @10% if applicable. All Govt Fees attract CARD Surcharge @1.40% if paid by VISA or MASTER CARD. Exact Govt Fee is to be paid per application at the time of application. Special Price offered for Make My Trip 2 Australia can be withdrawn anytime without giving notice. We reserve our rights to choose our clients to apply for visitor visa application for Australia. In case of COMPLEX Cases and in case of REJECTED CASES, our Special Price DOES NOT APPLY and Each Case will be quoted according to work involved to apply for visitor visa application for Australia.

 

Important Notes:

  • If you have had previous visa cancellations or refusals, you may face additional scrutiny in the application process.
  • You are generally not allowed to work or study for long periods while on a Visitor Visa.

If you need more detailed or specific information, such as the exact steps for applying, eligibility criteria, or updates on any particular stream, please contact us by Email: satish.patel@bmsglobal.com.au OR call us on

Mobile:  + 61 416 014 257 OR fill out form on our Website: www.makemytrip2australia.com and we will reply to your query as soon as possible.

Why people are rejected for visitor visa for Australia:

People can be rejected for a visitor visa to Australia for a variety of reasons. Some of the most common reasons include:

  1. Insufficient Evidence of Financial Capacity

Applicants need to demonstrate that they have enough funds to support themselves during their stay in Australia, including travel, accommodation, and living expenses. If the applicant cannot provide sufficient proof of financial stability (e.g., bank statements, sponsorship letters), the visa may be denied.

  1. Failure to Prove Ties to Home Country

Australian authorities want to ensure that visitors will return to their home country after their visit. If applicants cannot demonstrate strong ties (such as family, a job, property, or other commitments in their home country), the visa may be refused. The authorities may suspect that the applicant intends to overstay their visa.

  1. Lack of a Clear Purpose of Visit

If the applicant does not clearly outline the purpose of their visit or provides inconsistent or vague information about their trip (e.g., tourist, business, visiting family), it can raise concerns. A well-defined purpose is essential for a successful application.

  1. Previous Immigration Violations

Applicants with a history of overstaying visas, breaching visa conditions, or violating Australian immigration laws are likely to be rejected. This also includes applicants with past visa refusals or deportations.

  1. Incomplete or Inaccurate Documentation

Incomplete or inconsistent documents (e.g., missing required documents, discrepancies in personal information, or incorrect application details) can lead to rejection. All the necessary supporting documents must be accurate and properly submitted.

  1. Health or Character Issues

Australia has strict health and character requirements for visa applicants. If the applicant has a significant medical condition that may require substantial healthcare or if they have a criminal record, they may be denied a visa.

  1. Failure to Meet Visa Conditions

If an applicant has previously violated any conditions of an Australian visa (e.g., working while on a tourist visa), they may be rejected for a future visitor visa.

  1. Suspicion of Intent to Work or Stay Long-Term

If the Australian immigration authorities suspect that the applicant plans to work, study, or stay beyond the allowed period on a visitor visa, the application may be denied. Visitor visas are intended for short stays, and applicants must demonstrate their intent to abide by the conditions.

  1. Inadequate Travel History

A lack of international travel experience or history of complying with visa conditions in other countries can raise doubts about an applicant’s credibility. While not a decisive factor, this may be taken into consideration.

  1. Low or Unstable Employment

If an applicant is unemployed or employed in a temporary or unstable job, it may be difficult to demonstrate strong ties to their home country, leading to concerns about their intentions in Australia.

  1. Failure to Follow Application Guidelines

Failing to adhere to specific application guidelines, such as submitting the visa application too late, not paying the visa fee, or applying under the wrong visa category, can lead to rejection.

  1. Suspicious or Contradictory Information

Providing inconsistent or conflicting information in the visa application, whether about personal circumstances, the purpose of the visit, or travel plans, can lead to suspicion and rejection.

Each case becomes unique and set of documents will be different for each case – we can tell you this from our vast experience of applying visitor visa applications and receiving visitor visa successfully for our clients from different countries.

As we pointed out earlier each case of visitor visa application is judged on its merits no matter from where you are applying. Large number of applicants fail because either they apply visitor visa in overconfidence or with the help of friends or relatives who know nothing about complex nature of immigration laws of Australia or by seeking free advice from cheap agents or by engaging cheap agents or simply neglecting requirements of documentary evidence to convince dept that their genuine purpose was only to visit Australia and return home before expiry of their visitor visa.

The preparation of visitor visa application involves lot of work and specially making statements in English is not easy and it is time consuming exercise. You will need plenty of documents to prove your case – identity documents, finance documents, travel documents, declaration or statements, travel tickets and plans and so on the list is endless. We provide visitor visa application services only to GENUINE Applicants from any country of the world and we operate a very reasonable price for our services. Please feel free to contact us anytime suitable to you and we will be more than happy to provide your visitor visa application service at the most reasonable cost. Visitor Visa Applicants from the Middle East countries, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Croatia, Serbia, India, Albania, and Southeast Asian Countries, Russian countries, African countries and anyone who feels that they have difficulty in applying for visitor visa for Australia are welcome to contact us anytime suitable to you. We wish you all the best for visitor visa application and we wish you that your “Dreams” come true to visit Australia once in a lifetime! Please feel free to contact us anytime suitable to you for your visitor visa applications.

To improve the chances of visa approval, applicants should provide clear, accurate, and complete documentation, demonstrate financial and personal stability, and make sure their application aligns with the requirements set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.

Please contact us by Email: satish.patel@bmsglobal.com.au OR by Mobile: + 61 416 014 257 OR Fill out form on our Website: www.makemytrip2australia.com and we will reply to your query as soon as possible.