Who are Visitor Visas for?

If you wish to visit Australia for a holiday, to see family and friends, or to conduct a short business trip you will need to apply for an Australia Travel Visa.

There are three types of Australian visitor visas, however, your country of origin will determine which visa you can apply for. These include:

• Visitor visa subclass 600
• Electronic Travel Authority visa subclass 601
• eVisitor subclass 651

What is the difference between each of the Visitor Visas?

While each visa allows applicants to travel to Australia, for travel, family or business related activities which do not involve employment, there are slight differences between the three categories.

The Subclass 600 visa suits every traveller’s needs. It is designed for people travelling to Australia for up to either, three, six or 12 months, or people visiting Australia for business visitor purposes. There are five different streams available to applicants; tourist visa, business visitor, frequent traveller visa, sponsored family visa, and approved destination status. If you are on a tour with a registered travel agent from the People’s Republic of China, you will also be eligible to apply for this visa.

If you are wanting to visit Australia on multiple occasions within a 12-month period as a tourist, or for business visitor activities, or your passport is only valid for three months at a time, you may be able to apply for a 601 visa. This will allow you to come to Australia to visit as a tourist or to visit for business purposes as often as you wish, and stay for up to three months each time you visit Australia, within a year. Only certain passport holders of certain countries can apply for this visa, and to be eligible you will need to be outside of Australia upon application.

As a subclass 651 holder, you will be able to visit Australia for three months at a time within a 12-month period for tourist or business visitor purposes only. This is a free visa however, only eVisitor passport holders of certain countries can apply for this visa and to be eligible you will need to be outside of Australia upon application.

What are the requirements for each visa?

To be eligible for the Tourist Visitor visa you must satisfy the following:

• Be able to show that you are travelling to, or remaining in Australia as a genuine visitor. For example, as a tourist, for recreation, or to visit your family and friends.
• You must have your own health insurance, as you will not be covered by Australia’s national health scheme (Medicare) unless your country has a reciprocal health care agreement with Australia.
• You must declare any criminal convictions and have no outstanding debts to the Australian Government.
• If you are applying in Australia, you must be in Australia when the visa is decided.
• If you are applying outside of Australia, you must be outside Australia when the visa is decided on.

Take the first step in the visa application process

If you’re ready to take the first step in the visa application process, CANAUS is here to help.

Our team of migration consultants will ensure you’re on the right visa pathway, meet the eligibility requirements and have the best chance for success. All in just four easy steps:

1.Consultation – we guide you through your visa options and provide professional advice.

2.Document Gathering – we manage and coordinate your visa preparation.

3.Application – we prepare and submit your visa application, ensuring it’s correctly submitted.

4.Visa is Granted – we contact you once we find out if your visa has been granted.