Visitor Visa - Tourist Stream (subclass 600)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 20 to 33 days for 75-90% of applications
- Fee
- AUD $200
- Validity
- Up to 12 months
- Entry
- Single entry
For visitors from countries not eligible for ETA (601) or eVisitor (651). AUD $200 when applying from outside Australia, AUD $500 when applying from within Australia. Stay can be granted for 3, 6, or 12 months depending on circumstances. The Tourist Stream covers both tourism and visiting family/friends. May include Condition 8503 (No Further Stay) preventing onshore applications for other visas.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities. Citizens of ETA/eVisitor eligible countries should apply for those visas instead.
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient funds to support yourself during stay in Australia
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Health
Must meet health requirements. Some nationalities require a health examination before visa grant
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Criminal record
Must not have a substantial criminal record. Must meet character requirements
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Visa history
Must have complied with conditions of any previous Australian visas
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, credit card statements, pay slips; Minimum amount: Sufficient funds to support stay
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Australia; Minimum coverage: Recommended comprehensive coverage
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel bookings, invitation letter from host, rental agreement; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather supporting documents including proof of funds, accommodation, purpose of visit, and ties to home country
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Online application
Apply online through ImmiAccount or submit paper application to nearest Australian embassy/consulate
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Fee payment
Pay the AUD $200 visa application charge (offshore) or AUD $500 (onshore)
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Biometrics
Provide biometrics at an Australian Visa Application Centre if required
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Processing wait
Wait 20-33 days for processing. 75% of Tourist Stream applications finalised within 20 days
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Visa collection
Visa is granted electronically and linked to passport