Visitor and Tourist Visas allows you to visit Australia on a temporary basis.

Subclass 600, Visitor Visa

The Subclass 600 Visitor Visa is a temporary visa that allows you to come to Australia for tourism, to visit friends or family, or for business purposes, such as attending a conference or making business enquiries. This visa allows you to stay in Australia for up to 12 months, and it may be granted as a single or multiple entry visa.

To be eligible for a Subclass 600 Visitor Visa, you must:

• Have a valid passport
• Meet the health and character requirements
• Have adequate financial resources to support yourself while you are in Australia
• Have a genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily

When you apply for a Subclass 600 Visitor Visa, you will need to provide evidence of your plans while you are in Australia, such as proof of accommodation, a letter of invitation from a friend or family member, or an itinerary for your trip.

While you are in Australia on a Subclass 600 Visitor Visa, you are generally not allowed to work, although you may be able to undertake short-term, casual employment if it is unpaid and not related to your main business or tourism activities. You may also be able to bring certain family members with you to Australia on this visa.

It is important to note that the Subclass 600 Visitor Visa is a temporary visa, and it does not lead to permanent residence in Australia.

 

Subclass 601, Travel Authority

The Subclass 601 Travel Authority is a type of electronic visa that allows you to enter Australia for tourism, to visit friends or family, or for business purposes, such as attending a conference or making business enquiries. This visa is issued electronically and is linked to your passport, so you do not need to apply for a physical visa label or stamp.

To be eligible for a Subclass 601 Travel Authority, you must:

• Have a valid passport
• Meet the health and character requirements
• Have a genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily

The Subclass 601 Travel Authority is generally granted as a multiple entry visa, and it allows you to stay in Australia for up to 12 months from the date of each entry. You can use the Subclass 601 Travel Authority to enter and exit Australia as many times as you need during the validity period of the visa.

When you apply for a Subclass 601 Travel Authority, you will need to provide evidence of your plans while you are in Australia, such as proof of accommodation, a letter of invitation from a friend or family member, or an itinerary for your trip.

While you are in Australia on a Subclass 601 Travel Authority, you are generally not allowed to work, although you may be able to undertake short-term, casual employment if it is unpaid and not related to your main business or tourism activities. You may also be able to bring certain family members with you to Australia on this visa.

It is important to note that the Subclass 601 Travel Authority is a temporary visa, and it does not lead to permanent residence in Australia.

Subclass 651, eVistior

The Subclass 651 eVisitor (subclass 651) is a type of electronic visa that allows you to enter Australia for tourism, to visit friends or family, or for business purposes, such as attending a conference or making business enquiries. This visa is issued electronically and is linked to your passport, so you do not need to apply for a physical visa label or stamp.

To be eligible for a Subclass 651 eVisitor, you must:

• Be a citizen of a country that is eligible for an eVisitor visa
• Have a valid passport
• Meet the health and character requirements
• Have a genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily

The Subclass 651 eVisitor is generally granted as a multiple entry visa, and it allows you to stay in Australia for up to 12 months from the date of each entry. You can use the Subclass 651 eVisitor to enter and exit Australia as many times as you need during the validity period of the visa.

When you apply for a Subclass 651 eVisitor, you will need to provide evidence of your plans while you are in Australia, such as proof of accommodation, a letter of invitation from a friend or family member, or an itinerary for your trip.

While you are in Australia on a Subclass 651 eVisitor, you are generally not allowed to work, although you may be able to undertake short-term, casual employment if it is unpaid and not related to your main business or tourism activities. You may also be able to bring certain family members with you to Australia on this visa.

It is important to note that the Subclass 651 eVisitor is a temporary visa, and it does not lead to permanent residence in Australia.

Subclass 462 and 417, Work and Holiday

The Subclass 462 Work and Holiday Visa and the Subclass 417 Working Holiday Visa are both temporary visas that allow you to come to Australia for an extended holiday, while also allowing you to undertake short-term employment to help fund your trip. These visas are designed for people aged 18 to 30 who want to have an extended holiday in Australia and gain some work experience at the same time.

To be eligible for a Subclass 462 Work and Holiday Visa or a Subclass 417 Working Holiday Visa, you must:

• Be aged 18 to 30 (inclusive)
• Have a valid passport from a country that has a reciprocal arrangement with Australia
• Meet the health and character requirements
• Have adequate financial resources to support yourself while you are in Australia
• Have a genuine intention to holiday in Australia
• Meet the visa subclass specific requirements

The Subclass 462 Work and Holiday Visa is available to citizens of specific countries, while the Subclass 417 Working Holiday Visa is available to citizens of a wider range of countries. You can find out if you are eligible for either of these visas by checking the Department of Home Affairs website.

Both the Subclass 462 Work and Holiday Visa and the Subclass 417 Working Holiday Visa allow you to stay in Australia for up to 12 months, and they may be granted as a single or multiple entry visa. While you are in Australia on one of these visas, you are generally allowed to work for up to six months with each employer. You may also be able to bring certain family members with you to Australia on these visas.

It is important to note that the Subclass 462 Work and Holiday Visa and the Subclass 417 Working Holiday Visa are temporary visas, and they do not lead to permanent residence in Australia.