Tourist Stream (600)
For tourism, recreation and visiting family or friends, with stays of up to 12 months and multiple entries often permitted.
Temporary Entry Portals
Visitor Visas.
Navigate the complexities of Australian entry with precision. Our MARA-registered agents provide technical audits of your Genuine Visitor (GV) evidence for Subclass 600 tourism, business and family visit streams, and the Subclass 771 transit pathway.
600 / 771 streams covered
Up to 12 months typical stay
MARA Agent #1688088
Why apply for a visitor visa
The right entry route for your purpose of travel.
Whether you are visiting family, conducting short-term business, or simply transiting through Australia, the Subclass 600 and 771 visas cover the full range of temporary entry purposes - each with its own evidence requirements.
Business Visitor Stream (600)
For short-term business activities including meetings, negotiations and attending professional conferences, with strictly no work or retail rights.
Transit Pathway (771)
For passengers transiting through Australia for up to 72 hours on their way to another country, for transit purposes only.
Multiple Entry Options
Many tourist and business visitor grants allow multiple entries across the visa period, useful for frequent or extended family and business travel.
Clear Genuine Visitor Framework
The Genuine Visitor (GV) requirement gives a structured way to demonstrate your travel intent and reduce refusal risk with the right evidence.
Family Visit Flexibility
Sponsored family visit applications can support evidence of relationship and intent, helping reunite family members for shorter stays.
2026 entry season
See Australia with a decision-ready visitor application.
High-risk profiles often face refusals on Subclass 600 visas due to poor evidence. We provide a technical audit of your ties to your home country to ensure your application is built to succeed first time.
Eligibility essentials
Six benchmarks every visitor applicant must clear.
A successful Visitor Visa application requires technical proof of your intentions. We check each of these pillars against your evidence before lodgement.
Valid Passport
Holding a valid passport from an eligible country, with at least 6 months validity remaining from your date of entry.
Genuine Intent
Demonstrating a genuine intention to stay temporarily for the stated purpose, assessed via the Genuine Visitor (GV) requirement.
Sufficient Funds
Proof of access to enough money to support your stay and eventual departure, via bank statements, pay slips or sponsorship letters.
Home Country Ties
Strong evidence of employment, family or property ties, critical for high-risk profiles to avoid a No Further Stay condition.
Integrity Checks
Health examinations and character or police clearance standards, including mandatory medicals for stays longer than 6 months.
No Work Intent
Agreement not to work in Australia unless specifically authorised; breaching Condition 8101 results in immediate visa cancellation risk.
Travel roadmap
The visitor visa journey, step by step.
A technically rigorous framework designed to ensure your Australian visit is approved with speed and legal certainty, from selection through to arrival.
Visa Selection
Strategic identification of the correct visitor stream based on your travel intent and length of stay.
Evidence Compilation
Gathering identity documents, financial statements and proof of ties to your home country.
Health Coverage
Securing appropriate Australian visitor health insurance to mitigate travel risk where recommended.
Digital Submission
Formal lodgement of your decision-ready application through ImmiAccount.
Integrity Verification
Attending biometric collection and medical examinations where required.
Entry Grant
Receipt of your official visa approval and authority to travel to Australia.
Pre-Departure Check
Reconfirming travel dates, conditions and any No Further Stay or work restrictions before you fly.
Arrival & Compliance
Entering Australia within your visa's validity and maintaining compliance with your visa conditions for the visit.
Refusals can affect future applications
A visitor visa refusal can be a lasting mark on your travel record and may affect future Australian visa applications. We recommend a technical audit of your evidence before lodgement, particularly for high-risk profiles.
Choosing your stream
Tourist vs Business Visitor vs Transit at a glance.
Your purpose of travel determines the correct stream. We confirm which one genuinely matches your plans before lodging anything.
| Feature | 600 Tourist Stream | 600 Business Visitor Stream | 771 Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical purpose | Tourism, recreation, visiting family or friends | Meetings, negotiations, conferences | Travelling onward to another country |
| Typical stay | Up to 12 months | Up to 3 months | Up to 72 hours |
| Work rights | None | None - limited professional activity only | None |
| Entries | Multiple entries often permitted | Multiple entries often permitted | Single transit purpose |
| Typical use case | Most leisure and family visit travel | Short corporate trips with a genuine business purpose | Passengers connecting through an Australian airport |
Official resources
Useful links before you start.
These official Home Affairs pages are a useful starting point for understanding visitor and transit visas. We help interpret the rules against your actual travel purpose and circumstances.
Common visitor visa risks
- Weak or generic evidence of ties to your home country.
- Financial evidence that does not clearly support the intended length of stay.
- Engaging in work or activities not permitted under your visa conditions.
- Applying for the wrong stream for a genuinely business-purpose trip.
- Overlooking a No Further Stay condition before attempting a further application.
- Treating a transit stop as an opportunity to enter Australia beyond 72 hours.
FAQ
Before you lodge a visitor visa.
Technical analysis and expert answers to help you navigate the visitor visa programme with clarity and precision.
01How long can I stay in Australia on a visitor visa?
Tourist and business visitor visas (Subclass 600) typically allow stays of up to 3, 6 or 12 months per visit. The duration depends on your circumstances and purpose of visit.
02Can I work in Australia while on a visitor visa?
Generally, visitor visas do not allow work. The Business Visitor stream only permits limited professional activities such as meetings, conferences or negotiations.
03Do I need health insurance for a visitor visa?
Health insurance is not mandatory for all applicants, but it is strongly recommended. Some applicants may be required to demonstrate adequate health coverage.
04Can I extend my visitor visa while in Australia?
In limited circumstances, you may be able to apply for a new visitor visa while onshore. A No Further Stay condition can prevent further applications in Australia.
05What documents do I need for my application?
Key evidence includes a valid passport, financial capacity, and proof of your incentive to return home, such as employment, property or family ties.
Expert visitor visa guidance
Plan your Australian visit with confidence.
Our MARA-registered agents will audit your Genuine Visitor evidence and craft a decision-ready application that minimises refusal risk.
Book your Consultation
MARA Registered Agent #1688088
Intel Migration Pty Ltd
West End, Brisbane QLD
