Subclass 600 Visa: Visitor Visa Australia
For tourism, visiting family and business visits, including parents visiting their children in Australia.
Reviewed by Muskaan Ahuja, Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2418455) · Last reviewed
In short: The Visitor visa (subclass 600) lets you visit Australia for tourism, to see family or for business visitor activities, usually for up to 3, 6 or 12 months per stay. You cannot work. You must show you are a genuine visitor with enough money for your stay. From 1 July 2026 the Tourist stream costs AUD 200–300* from outside Australia or AUD 600–700* from inside.
Who this visa suits
- Parents and relatives visiting family
- Tourists
- Business visitors attending meetings or conferences
| Tourist stream | Holidays and visiting family or friends |
|---|---|
| Sponsored Family stream | A relative in Australia sponsors the visit |
| Business Visitor stream | Meetings, conferences and negotiations, not work |
| Stay | Usually up to 3, 6 or 12 months per visit |
| Work | Not permitted |
Official information: Visitor visa (600). Part of our Services services.
Requirements
The main requirements. We check each one against your situation before you apply.
Genuine visitor
A temporary purpose and reasons to return home.
Funds
Enough money for your stay.
Health
Health checks may be required, especially for long stays or older visitors.
Character
Police certificates may be requested.
Health insurance
Strongly recommended; sometimes required.
No work
Visitor visas do not allow work.
Document checklist
Most applications need the following. Your exact list depends on your circumstances; we give you a personalised checklist.
- Passport
- Purpose of visit and travel plan
- Bank statements and income evidence
- Ties to home: employment, property, family
- Invitation letter from family in Australia (if visiting)
- Previous travel history
- Health insurance
Costs
| Visa | Main applicant | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (600), Tourist stream, outside Australia | AUD 200–300* | Per person. |
| Visitor (600), Tourist stream, inside Australia | AUD 600–700* | Per person. |
*Indicative range only. Government visa charges change often (usually each 1 July) and depend on your circumstances and family members. Your total cost may also include our professional service fee and other costs such as health checks, police certificates, skills assessments and translations. Terms and conditions apply. Confirm the current amount for your family in the official Visa Pricing Estimator, or ask us for a fixed written quote before any work starts.
Step by step
- Choose the streamTourist, Sponsored Family or Business Visitor.
- Prepare evidenceFunds, ties to home and purpose.
- Lodge onlineUsually through ImmiAccount.
- Biometrics or health checksIf asked.
- DecisionRead your conditions, such as length of stay.
- TravelLeave before your stay period ends.
Common mistakes and refusal reasons
- Weak evidence of ties to your home country
- Unexplained deposits in bank statements
- Previous overstays or visa breaches
- Applying for a stay much longer than the purpose suggests
For longer parent stays, compare the Sponsored Parent visa (870).
Recent changes
1 July 2026: Tourist stream charges rose to AUD 200–300* (outside Australia) and AUD 600–700* (inside Australia).
Questions
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Talk to us about your visa.
Book a free 15-minute consultation with a registered migration agent (MARN 2418455).
- Registered migration agentMuskaan Ahuja, MARN 2418455
- Free 15-minute consultationBy phone, online or at our Hawthorn office
- Reply within 1 business dayCall, WhatsApp or the Free Profile Assessment
- Fixed-fee quote in writingBefore any work starts, no hidden charges