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This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to see family and friends or for purposes other than business or medical treatment.
If you are an immediate family member of an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you may be eligible to apply for a family visit visa (subclass 600).
Features
This visa allows you to visit Australia:
- for sightseeing or for business visit
- purposes up to three, six or twelve months.
- The base application fee for this type of visa ranges from AUD 135 to AUD 340.
- If you have a certain passport, you can apply for a free or cheaper visa.
- The eVisitor visa (subclass 651) is free.
You must have a passport from a certain country. Visa Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) has a service fee of AUD 20. You must have a passport from a certain country.
This visa allows you to come to Australia for vacation or to visit family and friends. We will tell you how many times you can enter Australia with this visa:
- You are only allowed to enter Australia once. In this case.
- you will need to apply for a new visa if you wish to return to Australia after departure.
You may travel to and from Australia as many times as you want during the validity of your visa, but your total stay in Australia must not exceed the length of stay you have been granted.
Requirements
You can get this visa if you are traveling to Australia:
- as a visitor for the activities of business guests visit family travel with a registered travel agent of the People’s Republic of China.
- If you are in Australia you can apply for a Tourist Visa Online as long as you currently hold a valid non-conditional visa 8503.
- If you are outside Australia, only a limited number of passport holders
- New applicants can apply for this visa online.
- If you are unable to apply online, you can submit a paper application.
Tourist stream: Document check list
Visa requirements vary from country to country. If you are outside Australia, your nearest immigration office outside Australia will tell you exactly how to apply and what documents to provide.
You must provide documents to support your visa application. We may make decisions using the information you provide when you submit your request. You should provide as much information as possible about your application.
Provide certified copies of original documents. Do not include original documents unless specifically requested by us. Police certificates must be original documents. Documents not in English must be accompanied by an accredited English translation.
Use this checklist to make sure your application is complete.
Forms
A completed application forms.
Receiving Assistance
if someone gives you advice or lodges your application for you:
- Form 956 Advice by a migration agent/exempt person of providing immigration assistance (133KB PDF)(the agent or exempt person completes the form and you must sign it).
If you would like someone else to receive correspondence from us on your behalf:
- Form 956a Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (116KB PDF)
Charges
Pay the visa application charges.
Your identity
- Notarized copies of the biographical pages of current passports or
- travel documents of all those included in the application (these are the pages with the owner’s photo and personal details and issue/expiry date) .
- One recent passport size photo (45 mm x 35 mm) of each person on the application.
- These photos should only capture the head and shoulders against a solid background. Write the person’s name on the back of the photo.
- If your name has changed or the name of someone on your application has changed:
- certified copy of proof of name change.
- Notarized copies of the birth certificates of you and anyone else included in the application.
- The certificate must have the names of both parents of each person.
The character requirements
If a person on the application has served in the armed forces of a country: certified copies of their military service records or discharge papers.
Document to show you are a visitor
Proof of sufficient funds, such as personal bank statements, salaries, verified accounts, tax records, or credit card limits.
An invitation letter from a relative or friend in Australia if you are visiting a relative or friend. When a family member or friend pays for a visit, it indicates that you have the necessary funds.
If you’re on a sightseeing trip: Australia travel itinerary.
Other information showing that you have incentives and rights to return to your country, such as:
- A letter from your employer that you are willing to return to work
- Proof of attending a school, junior college or university in your country
- Proof of immediate family members in your country Your visa or
- proof of residency in your country and your right to return Evidence of ownership or other significant property owned in your country.
Children younger than 18 years of age
- If you are younger than 18 years of age:
- evidence that every person with a legal right to decide where you live consents to your travel to Australia on this visa.
- If one or both parents are not coming with you, provide: a statutory declaration giving their permission Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (125KB PDF).
- If you use this form, you will have to attach a certified copy of your parent`s or guardian`s governmentissued identification document (such as a passport or drivers licence) with their photograph and their signature.
- If you are younger than 18 years of age and you will stay in Australia with someone other than a parent, legal guardian or relative:
- a declaration signed by the person who will be responsible for you in Australia Form 1257 Undertaking declaration (125KB PDF).
- Evidence of enrolment at school, college or university.
Business Visitor stream: Document check list
Visa application requirements differ from country to country. If you are outside Australia, your nearest immigration office outside Australia will tell you exactly how to lodge your application and what documents to provide.
You need to provide documents to support your application for this visa. We can make a decision using the information you provide when you lodge your application. It is in your interest to provide as much information as possible with your application. Please provide a certified copy of the original document. Do not include original documents unless specifically requested. The police certificate must be the original document. Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
Use this checklist to ensure your application is complete.
Fee
Pay the visa processing fee.
your Identity
- Certified copies of biographical pages of valid passports or travel documents of all persons included in the application (pages with photo and personal data of the owner, date of issue/expiration).
- One recent passport size photo (45mm x 35mm) of each person included in the application. This photo should show the head and shoulders only on a solid background.
- Print the person’s name on the back of the photo.
- If your name has changed, or if the name of the person on your application has changed:
- a certified copy of your name change certificate.
- Certified copies of birth certificates for you and others included in the application.
- The certificate must include the names of both parents of each individual.
Character Requirements
If the person listed on the application has served in any country, notarized copies of military service records or discharge documents.
Documents confirming that you are a visitor
- Proof of sufficient funds, such as personal bank statements, salaries, verified accounts, tax records, or credit card limits.
- An invitation letter from a relative or friend in Australia
- if you are visiting a relative or friend.
- If family or friends are paying for your visit, make sure you have the funds you need.
- If you are visiting Sightseeing Stream: Itinerary for your stay in Australia.
Other information to show that you have an incentive and authority to return to your home country, such as:
- a letter from your employer stating your intention to return to your job evidence of enrolment at a school, college or university in your home country
- evidence of immediate family members in your home country
- evidence of your visa or residence status in your home country, and your right to return evidence of property or other significant assets owned in your home country.
Children younger than 18 years of age
- If you are younger than 18 years of age: evidence that every person with a legal right to decide where you live consents to your travel to Australia on this visa. If one or both parents are not coming with you, provide:
- a statutory declaration giving their permission Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (125KB PDF).
- If you use this form, you will have to attach a certified copy of your parent`s or guardian`s governmentissued identification document (such as a passport or drivers licence) with their photograph and their signature.
- If you are younger than 18 years of age and you will stay in Australia with someone other than a parent, legal guardian or relative:
- a declaration signed by the person who will be responsible for you in Australia Form 1257 Undertaking declaration (125KB PDF).
- Evidence of enrolment at school, college or university
Additional documents
Evidence of reasons to visit Australia for business, such as:
- Invitation letter from host organization in Australia
- Meeting Registration Details
- Letter from your employer explaining the reason for your visit
- An itinerary with contact details for participating business parties.
- Your educational or professional qualifications.
- Your current job and your role during
- your visit to Australia. Details of previous contacts with Australian business people or organizations.
Documents proving that the company you are currently working for, such as a business registration certificate or annual report, is active.
Sponsored Family Stream: Documentation Checklist
- Visa application requirements vary from country to country. If you live outside Australia, the nearest immigration office outside Australia will tell you exactly how to apply and what documents you need to provide.
- You must provide documentation confirming your application for this visa.
- We may use the information you provide when applying to make a decision. It is best to provide as much information as possible on your application.
- Please provide a certified copy of the original document. Do not include original documents unless specifically requested. The police certificate must be the original document.
- Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Use this checklist to ensure your application is complete.
Charges
Pay the visa application fee.
Your identity
- Certified copies of the biographical pages of the modern-day passports or tour files of each person covered withinside the software (those are the pages with the holder`s picturegraph and private info and the issue/expiry dates).
- One current passport sized photograph (forty five mm x 35 mm) of all of us covered withinside the software.
- These pix ought to be of the top and shoulders simplest in opposition to a simple background.
- Print the call of the character at the returned of the photograph.
- If your call has modified or the call of everyone covered on your software has modified: a licensed reproduction of proof of the call change.
- Certified copies of beginning certificate for you and another character covered withinside the software.
- The certificate need to display the names of each mother and father of all of us.
Character Requirements
- If the person listed on the application has ever served in any country: certified copies of military service records or leave documents.
A document showing that you are a visitor
- Proof of sufficient funds such as personal bank statements, pay slips, audited accounts, tax documents, credit card restrictions, etc.
- If you are visiting a relative or friend, an invitation from an Australian relative or friend. If relatives or friends are paying to visit,
- you need to show that they have the necessary funds.
- If you are visiting as part of the tourism flow:
- Itinerary of your stay in Australia.
Detailed information to prove that you have the incentive and power to return to your home country, such as:
- A letter from your employer intending to return to work Certificate of admission to your school, college, or university
- Proof of close relatives in your home country
- Proof of visa or status of residence in your country and right to return
Children under the age of 18
- Under the age of 18: Anyone who has the legal right to determine a place of residence should prove that they agree to travel to Australia with this visa. If one or both parents do not come, please provide the following information:
- statutory declaration giving their permission Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (125KB PDF).
- If you use this form, you will have to attach a certified copy of your parent`s or guardian`s governmentissued identification document (such as a passport or drivers licence) with their photograph and their signature.
- If you are under the age of 18 and are staying in Australia with a parent, legal guardian, or non-relative:
- A statement signed by your responsible person in Australia Form 1257 Commitment Declaration (125 KB PDF).
- Certificate of admission to a school, college, or university.
Additional documents
- A certified copy of your marriage certificate or relationship registration with you and others included in your application, even if you have not moved to Australia.
- If in fact: Independent evidence of living in the relationship for at least 12 months (eg, joint bank statement or jointly-named billing account).
- If you or someone listed on the application is a widow, divorced, or permanently separated:
- a certified copy of the death certificate, an absolute divorce decision, or an affidavit / separation certificate. Proof of financial dependence of all dependents over the age of 18 (eg, proof of current study):
- Proof of your relationship with a certified copy of your birth certificate
- Proof that they live in your household Proof that they are dependent on you for at least 12 months just before your application.
Approved Destination Status (ADS) Stream
Document Checklist You will need to submit documents to support your visa application. We will make a decision based on the information provided at the time of application.
It is in your interest to provide as much information as possible in your application. Provides an authorized copy of the original document.
Do not enclose the original document unless explicitly requested. The police certificate must be the original document. Non-English documents must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
Use this checklist to verify that your application is complete.
Charge
Pay the visa charges
Your identity
- A copy of the travel document for everyone included in the current passport biography page or application (these are pages with the owner’s photo and personal information, as well as the issue date / expiration date).
- Each person’s recent passport photo (45mm x 35mm) included in the application.
- These photos should only show the head and shoulders against a plain background.
- If your name or someone on your application is renamed: A certified copy of the proof of name change
Character requirements
If the person listed on the application has served in the armed forces of the country: A certified copy of military service or discharge documents.
Children under the age of 18
- Under the age of 18: Anyone who has the legal right to determine a place of residence should prove that they agree to travel to Australia with this visa.
- If one or both parents are unable to accompany you, please provide the following information:
- Notarized Declaration of Consent from parents not traveling with their children. also Form 1229 Australian Visa Agreement for Children Under 18 (125 KB PDF).
- If you use this form, you must include:
- A certified copy of the official ID of your parents or legal guardian (passport, driver’s license, etc.) with a photo and signature.
- A copy of the child’s birth certificate
Applicants over 75 years old
- Proof of health insurance for your stay in Australia
- Yellow book
Documents submitted by ADS agents for the ADS Travel Group:
- A letter from an ADS agent with a list of names for ADS travel groups and travel routes ADS Itinerary for Your Stay in Australia
- A copy of ADS Tour Reader passport
- A copy of the ADS Tour Reader Tour Leader Certificate
- A copy of the visa approval form from the ADS Tour Leader,
- if you already have a valid Subclass 600 Visitor (Business Stream) visa.
- The ADS agent must provide a statement stating which integrity checks were performed and why the agent assists the applicant if:
All applicants of working age declare or declare unemployed The person included in the application had previously been denied an Australian visa application or had a visa canceled or deleted from Australia.