The Visitor Visa (subclass 600) allows individuals to visit Australia for purposes such as tourism, business, or to visit family and friends. The visa can be granted for periods of up to three, six, twelve months, or thirty six months depending on the purpose of your visit and your personal circumstances.
To be eligible for the Visitor Visa (subclass 600), you must meet the following criteria:
- Genuine Temporary Entrant: You must be a genuine visitor with the intention of staying temporarily in Australia.
- Financial Requirements: You must have enough funds to support yourself during your stay in Australia.
- Health and Character Requirements: You must meet the health and character requirements.
- No Previous Visa Cancellations or Refusals: You must not have had a visa cancelled or refused while in Australia.
- Good Intentions: You must have good intentions and not pose a risk to the Australian community.
The Visitor Visa (subclass 600) has four streams:
- Tourist Stream: For those visiting Australia for tourism, such as holidays or sightseeing.
- Business Visitor Stream: For individuals coming to Australia for business activities like attending conferences, meetings, or negotiating deals.
- Sponsored Family Stream: For individuals sponsored by an Australian citizen or permanent resident to visit family in Australia.
- Approved Destination Status Stream: For groups of Chinese tourists traveling with an approved tour group.
It is advisable to consult with a registered migration agent to assess your eligibility and increase your chances of successfully obtaining the Visitor Visa (subclass 600).