Overview on Tourist Stream Visitor Visa & Is this visa for you?

Tourist stream of Subclass 600 visa of Visitor visa is for you if you want to visit Australia temporarily and you are inside of Australia. If you reasons include activities such as tourism, like a holiday of significance importance to your family living in Australia or visting family who is in Australia on work, or study purpose, or even travel independly in Australia, or on a cruise.

Stay: While you can apply for a temporary stay of up to 12 months based on your needs, the actual duration granted by the Immigration visa officer may vary, typically being 3, 6, or 12 months.

You might be granted a multiple entry visa which allows you to leave and return Australia multiple times as long the visa is valid.

But if you are granted a single stay then you can enter Australia once and cannot return after you leave Australia.

Proccessing time: To know the specific processing you can use the visa processing time guide tool (https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b), or should we just write by ourselves based on our estimate??

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Basic requirement you need for Visitor Visa(Subclass 600) Tourist Stream

  • You must be inside of Australia when applying for this visa
  • Visitor Visa(Subclass 600) Tourist Stream visa is strictly for visit purpose only and not for any other purpose like study, business, work or medical treatment, so you should not have any intention of sort
  • You must have enough funds to for the duration of your temporary stay in Australia
  • You shouldn’t have remaining debts with Australian government, you must have cleared it or have some kind of arrangement proof to pay it back

Everything you need to know about Visitor Visa(Subclass 600) Tourist Stream Eligibility

1. Genuine Visitor/Temporary Stay Intent:

As the name suggest you must consider your intention of coming to Australia. If you are looking temporarily visit Australia, this is for you. If you looking do any other activities like study or work, this might not be for you.
Evidence you can provide: documents showing ties to home country, or travel history and your specific travels plans or itinerary.

2. Financial Capacity:

You need to prove to the Department of Home Affairs that you can financially support your stay in Australia. Having adequate funds is key to ensuring your application is considered. We recommend showing funds in the higher range of the department’s required amount, depending on the number of travelers.
Evidence you can provide: Bank statements, payslips, credit card limits, evidence of support from inviter if applicable.

3. Health requirements:

This is a must while in Australia. Another mandatory factor is the health insurance where each traveller listed in your application must have proper health insurance.
Evidence you can provide:
— Confirmation of a medical examination from an institution approved to conduct health checks to Australian standards if you’re current one is not upto date
— proof of purchase of an appropriate health insurance policy from an insurer registered in Australia
— If you are a parent or step-parent of an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must have adequate health insurance arrangements in place. This insurance coverage must be valid for the duration specified by your visa and be effective from the time your visa is granted.

4. Character requirements:

The purpose of this is to provide evidence of your good character and to confirm you have no outstanding legal issues or pending court proceedings in your country of residence, or you have no criminal record back home.
Evidence you can provide: Police report form your home showing you have no criminal record.

5. Family member:

While you can travel with your family, each family member must submit their own separate application, complete with all their specific documents requirements.

6. Visitor visas are for temporary stays.

If you’ve already been in Australia for nearly 12 months on one or more visitor visas and wish to stay even longer on another visitor visa, the Department of Home Affairs will need to see proof of ‘exceptional circumstances.’ This means you’ll need to demonstrate compelling, unforeseen, and serious reasons beyond your control that require you to remain in Australia. But, simply wanting a longer holiday usually doesn’t qualify.

Application process for Visitor Visa(Subclass 600) Tourist Stream in Australia

Gather all necessary information and supporting documents before starting your online application.

Applications are lodged online through the Department of Home Affairs’ ImmiAccount portal.” (Link to official ImmiAccount page).

Fill in all sections accurately for the [Visa Stream Name].

Upload clear, scanned copies of your documents.

Await a Decision. (Mention processing times vary and link to official processing time page).

Document Checklist for Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) Tourist Stream in Australia

The documents you need to prepare for this visa are quite straightforward. Listed below are a few documents you need to prepare to have a solid application:

A. Identity Documents:

  • Valid Passport bio-data page
  • Recent passport-sized photographs
  • Birth certificate
  • National ID card (if applicable)
  • Evidence of name change (if applicable)

B. Genuine Visitor & Financial Capacity Documents:

  • Detailed travel itinerary / plans
  • Invitation letter (if visiting family/friends) from sponsor
  • Evidence of employment / income / financial standing (payslips, bank statements for X months, tax records, credit card statements)
  • Evidence of assets in home country
  • Letter from employer confirming leave (if employed)
  • Business registration documents (if self-employed)

C. Health & Character Documents (as applicable or requested):

  • Details of health insurance (strongly recommended/sometimes mandatory)
  • Police certificates (if required/requested)
  • Form 80 – Personal particulars for character assessment
  • Form 1563 – Statement of Character
  • Proof of biometric data collection compliant with Australian standards done at an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (ABCC)

D. For Applicants Under 18:

  • Parental consent forms (e.g., Form 1229)
  • Form 1257 (Undertaking Declaration)
  • Copies of parents’ ID

Important Note:

All documents in language other than English must be accompanied by an accredited English translation.

Applying for a New Visa While in Australia? Check Your Current Visa Conditions!

You’re thinking about applying for another visa while still in Australia. You are eligible provided you can meet the requirements given below:

“No Further Stay” Condition (e.g., Condition 8503):
If this condition is on your visa, which you can check from visa grant document given to you, it generally means you cannot apply for most other visas from within Australia. You’ll be expected to leave the country before your current visa expires.

No mention of “No Further Stay” Condition?
If your visa doesn’t have this condition, you usually have more flexibility. You might be able to apply for a new visa while in Australia, provided you meet all the eligibility requirements for that new visa.

Getting a “No Further Stay” Condition Waived:
In very rare and specific situations, Condition 8503 can be waived. This is only possible if:
Major, compelling, and compassionate circumstances developed after your visa was granted (or after you arrived in Australia).
These circumstances were beyond your control and now prevent you from leaving Australia (e.g., a sudden, life-threatening medical condition or a major crisis in your home country preventing safe return). A waiver request requires strong evidence and is assessed very strictly by the Department of Home Affairs. Importantly, if a waiver is granted, it only gives you permission to apply for another specific visa from within Australia; it does not grant the new visa itself.

Should you require any assistance with this process, please complete the form below, and we will contact you. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact us directly. Our immigration agents are available to help ensure your process goes as smoothly as possible.

1. Before You Fly to Australia

Get Your Docs in Order: First things first! Make sure you have a valid visa to enter Australia and that your passport (or other travel document) is current and won’t expire during your trip.

2. Arriving Down Under

Welcome Card: When you land, you’ll need to fill out an Incoming Passenger Card. Everyone does this, so have a pen handy!
SmartGate for a Speedier Entry? If you have an ePassport, you might be able to use the SmartGate. It uses facial recognition and can often get you through airport procedures a bit quicker.

3. Your Australian Adventure: Making the Most of Your Visa

Once you’re settled in, here’s how to enjoy your stay and keep things smooth:

Know Your Visa Rules: It’s super important to stick to all your visa conditions and, of course, obey Australian laws. You can always find your specific conditions in VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) or in the visa grant letter you received. Want to understand visa conditions better? It’s a good idea to learn more about how they work.

Life Changes? Let Immigration Know! If things change while you’re here, you need to update the immigration department. This includes changes to your:
Phone number, email, or address
Passport details
Relationship status (like getting married or divorced)

And, make sure you don’t overstay your visa period. Overstaying is a serious immigration offense and can lead to severe consequences, including difficulties with future travel or visa applications to Australia