Visitor visa (subclass 600)
Tourist stream will (apply in australia)
This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to see family and friends or for purposes other than business or medical treatment.​
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Stay
Up to 12 months
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Cost
From AUD365
Processing Time
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75% of applications in 4 months
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90% of applications in 8 months
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What you can do
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​We might grant you a stay of up to 12 months
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Visit friends and family, cruise or have a holiday
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If you hold another visa that is expiring and want to stay longer, this visa might suit you
Visitor visa (subclass 600)
Tourist stream will (apply outside australia)
This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to go on a cruise or to see family and friends.
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Stay
Up to 12 months
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Cost
From AUD145
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Processing Time
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75% of applications in 4 months
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90% of applications in 8 months
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What you can do
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​We might grant you a stay of 3, 6 or 12 months
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Eligible parents of Australian citizens might be granted a longer validity period
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Visit friends and family, cruise or have a holiday
Visitor visa (subclass 600)
sponsored family stream
This visa stream lets people who are sponsored, usually by a family member, come to Australia to visit their family members.
Stay
Up to 12 months
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Cost
From AUD145. You might are asked for security bond.
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Processing Time
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75% of applications in 7 months
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90% of applications in 11 months
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What you can do
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You must be sponsored by an eligible family member who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident
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We might ask your sponsor to pay a security bond
Visitor visa (subclass 600)
Business visitor stream
This visa stream lets you visit Australia for business reasons.
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Stay
Up to 3 months
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Cost
From AUD145
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Processing Time
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75% of applications in 10 days.
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90% of applications in 11 months.
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What you can do
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You can make a short visit for business visitor reasons, but you can't work or sell goods or services
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We might let you enter Australia once or many times while the visa is valid
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You must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your visa
Visitor visa (subclass 600)
Approved Destination Status stream
This visa stream is for citizens from certain areas of China visiting Australia on a tour organised by an approved travel agent.
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Stay
For the period or until the date we specify in your grant letter
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Cost
From AUD145
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What you can do
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​This visa lets citizens of the People's Republic of China (excluding SARs) visit Australia with an organised tour group
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You must remain with the organised tour group