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SUBCLASS 600 VISA
Subclass 600 Visitor Visa Australia
Travel to Australia for tourism, to visit family, or to conduct short-term business activities. Our expert 600 visa migration agent team handles your Subclass 600 visa eligibility checks, evidence preparation, and digital lodgement to ensure your application proves you are a genuine temporary entrant.
Registered
Migration Professionals
Up to 12 Mo.
Maximum Stay Granted
7–24 Days
Typical Processing Time
AUD 250
Offshore Government Fee
CORE CRITERIA
600 Visa Eligibility Requirements
The Department of Home Affairs heavily scrutinizes Visitor Visa Australia applications. To qualify, you must clearly demonstrate that you meet statutory criteria and intend to return home after your visit.
Genuine Visitor Intention
You must prove that you intend to stay in Australia temporarily and will comply with all visa conditions.
Verifiable Financial Capacity
You must have sufficient personal funds, or access to funds from a sponsor, to support yourself for the duration of your stay in Australia.
Strong Home Country Ties
You must provide evidence of compelling reasons to return home, such as ongoing employment, property ownership, or close family dependents.
Health & Character Clearances
You must meet mandatory Australian health requirements and pass character checks, disclosing any prior criminal convictions.
No Debt to Australian Government
You must not owe any outstanding debts to the Australian Government, or you must have arranged a formal repayment plan.
Appropriate Stream Selection
You must apply under the correct stream (Tourist, Business Visitor, or Sponsored Family) that aligns with your true purpose of travel.
Avoid Common Disqualifying Mistakes: Submitting a Subclass 600 visa application without clear documentation proving your employment back home or unexplained large deposits in your bank account are leading causes of immediate refusal based on failing the genuine temporary entrant requirement.
STEP-BY-STEP
How We Handle Your Application
Our structured agency workflow ensures your application is robust, decision-ready, and presents a compelling case to the Department of Home Affairs.
01
Stream Selection & Strategy
We evaluate your purpose of travel to select the correct visa stream and formulate a strategy to prove your genuine visitor intent.
02
Evidence Assembly
We compile your financial statements, employment letters, travel itineraries, and invitation letters into a logical submission.
03
Digital ImmiAccount Lodgement
We lodge your complete Subclass 600 application online via ImmiAccount, coordinating the AUD 250 government fee payment.
04
Biometrics & Health Checks
We guide you on where and how to complete biometrics collection or medical examinations if requested by the Department.
05
Liaison to Visa Grant
We act as your authorized representative, handling any subsequent requests for information from immigration officials until your visa is granted.
EVIDENCE CHECKLIST
Documents Required for the Visitor Visa
A successful application requires structured evidence proving your identity, financial stability, and intention to return home.
Home Country Ties
- Letter from your employer granting leave and confirming your return date
- Proof of business ownership or ongoing educational enrolment
- Title deeds or tenancy agreements for property in your home country
- Evidence of immediate family members remaining in your home country
Financial Capacity Proofs
- Personal bank statements from the past three months showing consistent balances
- Recent pay slips or audited business accounts
- Tax records demonstrating stable income
- Invitation letter and sponsor's financial proof (if someone else is funding your trip)
Identity & Travel Plans
- Valid passport bio-data page and copies of previous travel visas
- Proposed travel itinerary or list of planned activities in Australia
- Letter of invitation from relatives or businesses in Australia
- National identity cards or civil registry documents
INVESTMENT & TIMELINES
600 Visa Cost & Processing Schedule
We provide transparent guidance so you know exactly what government application charges and professional representation fees to plan for.
Department of Home Affairs Fees
AUD 250
The standard offshore 600 visa cost is AUD 250 for the Tourist, Business Visitor, and Sponsored Family streams. If you apply for the Tourist stream while onshore in Australia, the fee increases significantly to AUD 630.
* Fees are set by the Department and subject to change — confirm current fees during your initial assessment.
Our Agency Service Fee
Case-Dependent
Our professional service fees are tailored to the specific complexity of your case. We evaluate your travel history, financial evidence, and potential refusal risks before providing a clear, fixed-quote quotation without hourly billing.
* Our fee covers evidence audits, submission letter drafting, and full visa lodgement representation.
Typical Processing Timelines
7 – 24 Days
The subclass 600 processing time varies. Tourist stream applications are generally processed in 7 to 24 days. Business Visitor applications can be faster (3 to 15 days), while the Sponsored Family stream may take longer (up to 8 weeks).
* Clean, decision-ready applications with strong financial proofs tend to be processed significantly faster.
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Why Work With a 600 Visa Migration Agent?
While the Subclass 600 visa may seem straightforward, it has one of the highest refusal rates of any Australian visa category. Department of Home Affairs case officers use strict risk matrices to determine if an applicant is a genuine visitor or presents a risk of overstaying or working illegally.
A frequent cause of visa refusal is failing to provide a coherent narrative connecting your financial capacity with your home country ties. Submitting bank statements that show unexplained sudden deposits, or failing to provide a formal letter of leave from your employer, often results in the dreaded 'failure to satisfy the genuine temporary entrant requirement' refusal letter.
As an experienced 600 visa migration agent, we proactively address these risk factors before submission. We audit your financial history, draft robust legal submission letters contextualizing your circumstances, and ensure that every document supports your intention to return home—giving your application the highest chance of approval.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear, direct answers regarding the Subclass 600 Visitor Visa Australia rules, costs, and processing times.
What is the Subclass 600 visa?
The Subclass 600 Visitor Visa allows you to travel to Australia for tourism, business visitor activities, or to see family and friends. It can be granted for stay periods of 3, 6, or 12 months depending on your circumstances.
What is the 600 visa cost?
The government visa application charge for most offshore streams of the Subclass 600 visa is AUD 250. However, if you are applying from within Australia to extend your stay, the fee is higher.
What are the 600 visa eligibility requirements?
To be eligible, you must be a genuine visitor intending to stay temporarily, have enough funds to support yourself during your stay, and meet the mandatory health and character requirements.
What is the subclass 600 processing time?
The subclass 600 processing time varies depending on the stream and the time of year. Generally, most tourist and business stream applications are processed within 7 to 24 days if all documentation is submitted correctly.
Can I work in Australia on a Visitor Visa?
No. The Subclass 600 visa strictly prohibits working in Australia. If you intend to work, you must explore other visa subclasses such as skilled or employer-sponsored visas.
Why do I need a 600 visa migration agent?
Visitor visas are frequently refused due to applicants failing the 'genuine temporary entrant' assessment. A 600 visa migration agent ensures your application clearly demonstrates strong ties to your home country and sufficient financial capacity to minimize refusal risks.
Ready to Apply for Your Visitor Visa?
Speak directly with registered MARN migration agents in Melbourne. Send us a message on WhatsApp to discuss your eligibility, financial proofs, and previous travel history.