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Australia Visitor Visa

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About The Visitor Visa To Australia

General Information

The Australian Visitor Visa (subclass 600) is ideal if you are planning to travel to Australia for a holiday or to visit family and friends. The subclass 600 visa does not allow you to work in Australia or to undertake a study for more than three months.

With it, you can be granted a three, six or 12-month stay in Australia. Giving you plenty of time to experience everything Australia has to offer.

Forget about complicated paperwork, secure your Visitor Visa for Australia online with Visa First. Simply, check out the Visitor visa application requirements listed below, and let Visa First take care of the rest!

Eligibility

You can apply for this OZ tourist visa if:

  • You have a valid passport from an eligible country
Requirements

In order to apply for the Australian visitor visa, you will be required to provide a number of documents. These may include:

  • Copy of current passport (valid for the duration of the visa)
  • A digital photograph
  • Evidence of available funds (current bank statement showing in excess of €4,100 / £2,800 / AU$6,900 in your bank account plus all transactions for the last 3 months)
  • Evidences of obligation to return to your home country:
  • - A letter from your employer confirming your current position, length of employment, salary level (after tax) and approved leave
  • - A letter confirming enrolment at school, college or university
  • Your personal explanations on:
  • - Your reason to visit Australia, including your intentions after departure from Australia (i.e. continuation of travel or return to employment in your home country)
  • - A description of the activities you plan to undertake over the period of your planned stay in Australia
  • - Your intention to lodge any visa applications during your visit in Australia
  • A full Travel Itinerary covering your travel arrangements and plans within Australia
  • A copy of a purchased return air ticket
  • A letter of invitation (if you will be visiting close family in Australia
Australian Visitor Visa Processing Time

The processing time for the subclass 600 visa is three Days from the day your visa is applied for

Cost

Australian Tourist Visa cost starts from

€214
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FAQ

Generally, it can take around 15 days to process your visa application. However, note that it can take anywhere from 9 to 70 days with the exact time depending on individual circumstances and the visa stream you are applying for.

Yes, the Australian Visitor Visa (subclass 600) does expire.
The specific expiration details depend on the conditions of your visa. The Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) is a temporary visa for tourists, business visitors or to visit family for 3, 6 or 12 months.

Yes! It may be possible to extend your 600 visa, as long as your visa doesn’t have a “No Further Stay” condition

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Typically, you don’t need to print a physical copy of your visa to enter Australia. Australian visas are electronically linked to your passport.
When your visa is granted, it’s recorded electronically in the Australian immigration system, so border officials can access this information when you enter Australia. Therefore, you won’t need to print your visa.
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