Whether you plan to visit Australia for tourism, visiting family or friends or attending business meetings, we are here to assist you throughout the visa application process. Our experienced immigration consultants will assess your eligibility for a Visitor Visa based on your individual circumstances and the purpose of your visit. We will review your travel plans, documentation, and other relevant factors to determine the most suitable visa subclass for your visit.
The most common visitor visa subclass for Australia is Subclass 600 (Visitor Visa). This visa allows individuals to visit Australia for tourism, business activities, or visiting family and friends. It offers options for both short stays (up to three, six, or twelve months) and long stays (up to ten years with multiple entries).
Other subclasses include:
Subclass 601 (Electronic Travel Authority – ETA):
This visa is available for eligible passport holders from certain countries. It allows multiple short visits for tourism or business purposes within a twelve-month period, with each stay limited to three months.
Subclass 651 (eVisitor):
This visa is also available for eligible passport holders from specific countries. It allows for multiple short visits for tourism or business purposes within a twelve-month period, with each stay limited to three months.
Some other subclasses under tourist visa include:
Tourist Stream (onshore)
The Tourist Stream (onshore), allows individuals who are already in Australia to apply for a visa to extend their stay for tourism purposes. To be eligible for this visa, you must hold an eligible visa that allows you to apply for further stay in Australia. Examples of eligible visas include a Visitor Visa (Subclass 600), Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), or eVisitor visa.
You must genuinely intend to visit Australia for tourism purposes, such as holidays, sightseeing, or visiting family and friends. Tourist Stream allows you to stay in Australia for up to 12 months from the date of grant.
This visa doesn’t grant work right, however, allows multiple entries.
Tourist Stream (offshore)
The Tourist Stream (offshore), allows individuals who are outside of Australia to apply for a visa to visit the country for tourism purposes. To be eligible for tourist stream, you must genuinely intend to visit Australia for tourism purposes, such as holidays, sightseeing, or visiting family and friends. Tourist Stream allows you to stay in Australia for up to 3, 6, or 12 months, depending on the visa grant.
This visa doesn’t grant work right, however, allows multiple entries.
Sponsored family stream
The Sponsored Family Stream is a category within the Australian Visitor Visa that allows individuals to visit Australia to be with their family members who are Australian permanent residents. You must have a sponsor who is an eligible family member in Australia. This can include a spouse, child, parent, sibling, or other eligible relatives.
The Sponsored Family Visitor Visa allows you to stay in Australia for up to 3, 6, or 12 months, depending on the visa grant. This visa doesn’t grant work right, however, allows multiple entries.
Business Visitor Stream
The Business Visitor Stream is a category within the Australian Visitor Visa that allows individuals to visit Australia for business-related activities. This stream is designed for individuals who need to travel to Australia for short-term business purposes such as attending meetings, conferences, or exploring business opportunities.
Frequent traveller stream
This visa is specifically meant for People’s Republic of China who travel often to Australia for business or personal reasons. Visa might be granted for upto 10 years. The applicant must hold a passport from the People’s Republic of China, SARs excluded and they must provide biometrics within the People’s Republic of China before they apply.