Visitor

The Visitor visa (Subclass 600) allows tourists, business visitors or to visit family for 3, 6 or 12 months.

Visitor visa (subclass 600)

Visitor visa (Subclass 600) allows tourists, business visitors or to visit family for 3, 6 or 12 months.

Tourist stream (apply in Australia)

This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to see family and friends or for purposes other than business or medical treatment.

You must

  • intend to stay in Australia to visit only
  • have enough money for your stay in Australia
  • not work in Australia
  • be in Australia when you apply and when we decide your application

Stay

Up to 12 months 

Tourist stream (apply outside Australia)

This visa stream allows you to visit Australia to see family or friends, be a tourist, go on a cruise, or engage in activities other than business or medical treatment.

You must

  • intend to come to Australia to visit only
  • have enough money for your stay in Australia
  • not work in Australia
  • you must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your visa

Stay

Up to 12 months 

Sponsored family stream

This visa stream lets people who are sponsored, usually by a family member, come to Australia to visit their family members.

  • You must be sponsored by an eligible family member who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • The sponsor might be asked to pay a security bond
  • With this visa you can study or train for up to 3 months. 

Stay

Up to 12 months 

Business visitor stream

This visa stream lets you visit Australia for business reasons.

As a business visitor, you can:

  • make general business or employment enquiries
  • investigate, negotiate, enter into or review a business contract
  • conduct activities as part of an official government visit
  • take part in a conference, trade fair or seminar. You can’t be paid by the organisers to take part
  • undertake tourist activities

You can't:

  • work for or provide services to a business or organisation based in Australia
  • sell goods or services directly to the public

If you want to do short-term work in Australia that isn't a business visitor activity, consider applying for a temporary work visa.

Stay

Up to 3 months 

Source: Department of Home Affairs
Last updated: 1 Mar 2025