The tourist stream visa – subclass 600 is for those who wish to visit Australia as a tourist, go on a cruise, or see family and friends.
It is a temporary visa, and the length of the stay is specified in the visa grant letter. The following things are considered in determining the stay period:
⦁ how long you want to stay
⦁ the reason for your stay in Australia
The visa is granted with either a ‘single’ or ‘multiple entry’ condition. With ‘multiple entry’, you can leave and return to Australia on the visa while it is valid.
You can study or train for up to 3 months on this visa and are not allowed to work. You can apply for this visa in or outside Australia. You cannot stay in Australia longer by extending this visa and must apply for another visa to extend your stay.
You must be outside Australia when applying for this visa. Also, you must be outside Australia when your visa decision is made.
⦁ 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
⦁ visit family and/or friends
⦁ be here as a tourist, for a cruise or for any purpose except business or medical treatment
You can study or train for up to 3 months on this visa. But if your main reason for travelling to Australia is study, a student visa might be more appropriate.
You can’t work.
This visa costs from AUD190.00 for each applicant.
You might also have to pay other costs for:
⦁ health checks
⦁ police certificates
⦁ biometrics
You must be in Australia when applying for this visa and when the decision is made.
⦁ intend to stay in Australia to visit only.
⦁ have enough money for your stay in Australia.
⦁ be in Australia when you apply and when we decide your application.
You can’t include family members in your application. Each family member, including those listed on your passport, must submit a separate application.
The visa costs from AUD475.00 for each applicant.
You might also have to pay:
⦁ other costs for health checks, police certificates and biometrics
⦁ a Subsequent temporary application charge
