All citizens can apply for a visiting visa for Australia online through the Australia Immigration Department, except those from Somalia, who must apply in person.
There are several types of visiting visas in subclass 600, depending on the purpose of the visit and the applicant’s nationality. Australia visiting visas are awarded for stays of three, six, or twelve months, with single or multiple entries, as assessed by Australian Immigration officials on a case-by-case basis.
Before applying for a visiting visa, those who are eligible must fulfill the Australia visa criteria. This mostly entails entering Australia with a passport that is valid for at least three months, with extra supporting papers depending on the visa’s purpose.
- Tourist Stream (Apply in Australia)
This visa category allows you to visit Australia for leisure, to see family and friends, or for reasons other than business or medical treatment.
- Visa time up to 12 months.
- Visit friends and relatives, go on a cruise, or take a vacation.
- If you have another visa that is about to expire and wish to extend your stay, this visa could be right for you.
- When you apply and when we decide on your application, you must be in Australia.
- Tourism Stream (Apply Outside Australia)
This visa category allows you to visit Australia as a tourist, take a cruise, or visit family and friends.
- Visa time up to 3, 6, or 12 months.
- Visit friends and relatives, go on a cruise, or take a vacation.
- When you apply and when we decide on your visa, you must be outside of Australia.
- Sponsored Family Stream
This visa category allows those who are sponsored, generally by a family member, to visit their relatives in Australia.
- A member of your family who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident must sponsor you.
- Your sponsor may be required to pay a security deposit.
- When you apply and when we decide on your visa, you must be outside of Australia.
- Business Visitor Stream
This visa category allows you to travel to Australia for business purposes.
- You are permitted to make a brief visit for business purposes, but you are not permitted to labor or sell products or services.
- Till the visa is valid, you might enter Australia once or many times.
- When you apply and when we decide on your visa, you must be outside of Australia.