Overview
What you need to know
The subclass 600 visitor visa lets you visit Australia for tourism, visiting family or friends, or business visitor activities, usually for up to 3, 6, or 12 months as decided by the Department of Home Affairs. Most applicants apply online through ImmiAccount in the Tourist or Business Visitor stream. Processing times vary by stream and should be confirmed against the Home Affairs processing-time guidance before applying.
Visa types
Which visa do you need?
Visitor Visa (subclass 600)
The standard Australian visitor visa for tourism or visiting family. Covers the tourist, sponsored family, and approved destination status streams.
Max stay
3, 6, or 12 months
Validity
Single or multiple entry, up to 12 months
Requirements
What you need to prepare
Documents Viselia prepares with you
- 1Online ImmiAccount visa application (subclass 600 for visitors)
- 2Cover letter as a statutory declaration — purpose, itinerary, ties to home country
- 3Travel itinerary with planned dates and accommodation
- 4Letter of invitation from Australian host (if visiting)
Documents you bring to the embassy
- 1Original passport (with at least 6 months validity)
- 2
Additional requirements
Other things to keep in mind
Valid passport
Hold a passport valid for your intended stay.
Genuine visitor
Satisfy Home Affairs you genuinely intend a temporary stay and will comply with visa conditions.
Sufficient funds
Have enough money to support yourself during your visit.
Health and character
Meet health requirements (and health insurance where relevant) and character requirements.
Intent to leave
Intend to leave Australia before your visa expires and not use the visa to live there.
Processing & fees
What to expect
Typical processing time
20–45 days
Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Priority processing is not available for visitor visas.
Embassy application fee
A$190
Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream base charge (approx — fees are periodically indexed). Paid to the Department of Home Affairs — not charged by Viselia.
How it works
Your application journey
- 1
Share your details
Tell us your travel plans and upload your documents through your secure Viselia dashboard.
- 2
We prepare your application
Our experts complete your forms, review your documents, and build a submission-ready file.
- 3
Review & submit
You review everything, then we guide you through booking your appointment and submitting to the embassy or consulate.
- 4
Track to decision
Track your application status in your dashboard right through to your visa decision.
Have your file prepared properly
One specialist handles your file. You approve before anything is finalised.
Government fee: A$190
Paid directly to the embassy or consulate — this fee is not charged by Viselia.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Processing is commonly around 20–45 days depending on the stream and the completeness of your application; check the Home Affairs processing-time guidance for current estimates.
The base application charge for the Tourist stream is around AUD 190 (fees are periodically indexed — confirm the current charge on the official Home Affairs pricing estimator). Paid to the Department of Home Affairs — not charged by Viselia. Viselia's service fee is separate.
No — the Department of Home Affairs decides, and no agent can guarantee a grant. Viselia maximises your chances through accurate forms and thorough documentation.
No — the subclass 600 does not permit work; it is for tourism, family visits, or business visitor activities.