This visa is for individuals who wish to travel to Australia for tourism, visiting family or friends, or engaging in other short-term, non-work activities. It allows stays for up to three, six, or twelve months, depending on the specific stream applied for, providing a flexible option for various purposes. For tourists, business visitors or to visit family for 3, 6 or 12 months.
Purpose: This visa allows you to visit Australia for tourism, to see family and friends, or for non-business or medical reasons.
Permitted Activities:
Restrictions:
Cruise Information: If entering Australia on a cruise, a visa is required. Round trip cruises do not reset stay periods; time spent on the cruise counts as time in Australia.
Duration: Temporary stay for a period specified in the visa grant letter, determined case by case based on purpose and length requested.
Multiple Entry Option: Visa may be granted with multiple entries or no travel. Exceptional circumstances needed for stays exceeding 12 consecutive months.
Extending Stay: Visa cannot be extended for a longer stay. Apply for a different visa for longer or permanent stays.
Including Family: Family members must submit separate applications; they can’t be included in the primary applicant’s application.
Application Details: Eligible applicants can apply in Australia; decision made when applicant is in Australia.
Cost: AUD475.00 per applicant, with additional costs for health checks, police certificates, and biometrics.
Purpose: This visa allows you to visit Australia as a tourist, go on a cruise, or visit family and friends.
Permitted Activities:
Restrictions:
Cruise Information: A visa is required if entering Australia during a cruise. Round trip cruises do not reset stay periods.
Duration: Temporary stay for a period specified in the visa grant letter, determined case by case based on purpose and length requested.
Entry Options: Visa can be granted with a single entry or multiple entries. Generally, a stay period of 3 months is granted, but up to 12 months in certain circumstances.
Special Considerations:
Extended Stay Details: Visa cannot be extended for a longer stay; apply for a different visa in Australia.
Application Details: To be eligible, applicants must be outside Australia when applying and when the decision is made.
Cost: AUD190.00 per applicant, with additional costs for health checks, police certificates, and biometrics.
Purpose: This visa stream enables individuals, sponsored typically by a family member, to visit Australia and reunite with their loved ones.
Permitted Activities:
Visit family or friends
Tourism, including cruises
Study or train for up to 3 months (mainly for non-study purposes)
Restrictions:
No work allowed
Cruise Information: A visa is required if entering Australia during a cruise. Round trip cruises do not reset stay periods.
Duration: Temporary visa, potentially granted for up to 12 months, determined case by case based on purpose and requested length.
Extended Stay Details: Visa cannot be extended for a longer stay; apply for another visa. Limited circumstances may allow a waiver of the ‘No Further Stay’ condition.
Family Inclusion: Family members must submit separate applications; they can’t be included in the primary applicant’s application.
Obligations: Compliance with visa conditions and adherence to Australian laws is mandatory.
Cost: AUD190.00 per applicant, with additional costs for health checks, police certificates, and biometrics.
Purpose:
This visa stream allows individuals to visit Australia for business-related reasons.
Permitted Activities:
Make general business or employment enquiries
Investigate, negotiate, enter into, or review a business contract
Conduct activities as part of an official government visit
Participate in conferences, trade fairs, or seminars (without payment by organizers)
Undertake tourist activities
Restrictions:
No work for or provision of services to an Australia-based business or organization
No direct selling of goods or services to the public
Alternative for Short-Term Work:
Consider applying for a temporary work visa if engaging in short-term work that doesn’t align with business visitor activities.
APEC Business Travel Card Holders:
ABTC holders may not need a separate visa if ‘AUS’ is printed on the back. ABTC holders (other than New Zealanders) might be granted a Visitor (subclass 600) Business Visitor stream visa for short-stay business or tourism activities.
Duration:
Temporary visa with a stay period determined on a case-by-case basis. Generally, up to 3 months granted, with possibilities of up to 12 months in certain circumstances.
Extended Stay Details:
Visa cannot be extended for a longer stay; apply for another visa. If a separate visa is granted, the visa associated with the ABTC ceases.
Application Details:
To be eligible, applicants must be outside Australia when applying and when the decision is made.
Cost:
AUD190.00 per applicant, with additional costs for health checks, police certificates, and biometrics.
Purpose:
This visa stream is tailored for citizens from specific regions of China who plan to visit Australia as part of a tour organized by an approved travel agent.
Permitted Activities:
Entry into Australia with the approved tour group
Participation in activities outlined in the tour itinerary
Obligation to depart Australia with the tour group before visa expiration
Duration:
Temporary visa with the stay period specified in the visa grant letter, considering the length of the tour.
Entry Options:
Single entry: Apply for another visa if leaving Australia and planning to return.
Multiple entry: Leave and re-enter Australia on the same visa while valid.
Family Inclusion:
Family members must submit separate applications; they can’t be included in the primary applicant’s application.
Obligations:
Compliance with all visa conditions and adherence to Australian laws is mandatory.
Cost:
AUD190.00 per applicant, with additional costs for health checks, police certificates, and biometrics.
Purpose:
This visa stream caters to citizens of the People’s Republic of China who frequently travel to Australia for business or personal reasons.
Permitted Activities:
Visit family or friends
Tourism, including cruises or holidays
Business visitor activities
Duration:
The visa can be granted for up to 10 years, allowing multiple entries. However, each stay is limited to:
Up to 3 months per entry
A total of 12 months within any 24-month period
Extended Stay Details:
Visa cannot be extended for a longer stay; apply for another visa. Limited circumstances may allow a waiver of the ‘No Further Stay’ condition.
Family Inclusion:
Family members must submit separate applications; they can’t be included in the primary applicant’s application.
Obligations:
Compliance with visa conditions, including not breaching the stay limits, and adherence to Australian laws is mandatory.
Cost:
AUD1,395.00 per applicant, with additional costs for health checks, police certificates, and biometrics.
The details presented here are intended for general comprehension and do not constitute legal advice. It is advisable to verify the latest information with the Department of Home Affairs at Visitor Visa 600
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