Visitor Visa

Applying for a Visitor Visa

A country that is rich in flora and fauna, Australia is a favourite destination for tourists arriving in large numbers every year. Also recognised as an important business destination, it has enjoyed a prominent place in world economies. As a traveller, you will not miss the opportunity to visit some of the many sites, Great Barrier Reef and the Gold Coast and spot the country’s native animals, kangaroos and koalas.

Part of your busy schedule includes meeting a client on a business assignment. At best, what will you do? Apply now for Australia Visitor Visa – subclass 600 since you have not possessed the visa yet to travel to your favourite destination.

We are here for you to meet your travel visa needs.

Enlisted are certain aspects before being eligible visa holder – Applicants

The visa guarantees you with the desired stay whereby you get an opportunity to travel across the length and breadth of the island continent. You will be visiting many tourist locations in different provinces/states or engage in business meetings or spend time with your near and dear ones.

a. The visitor visa is compulsory for your extensive travel. It is not needed if you are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand.

b. Submit your visa application form after filling in details, making a declaration of your health and character requirement and signing Incoming Passenger Card.

c. After granting with the visa, you can stay in the country for a period of three, six or 12 months. But, you cannot extend the duration of your stay at your own will but have to abide by the validity of your visa.

Visa requirements

Based on your details, the Department scrutinises your entire visa application form. Certain formalities which are part of your Visitor Visa requirements include –

As a genuine applicant, you have to explain the authorities purpose of your visit–either it is meant for tourist purposes or meeting relatives or business interests
Whether you support your family financially
Produce proofs of your health and character requirements
You will be asked by the authority to provide your biometrics as well

Nonetheless, the Australia Tourist Visa allows the visa applicant to travel extensively for sightseeing, holidaying or visiting family, friends or meeting clients. The visa allows you to stay in the country at least for a year. In case you are a business traveller who is on a short trip, and with few meetings conducted within a few months, you will be eligible to apply for Electronic Travel Authority visa – subclass 601. In other cases, e-Visitor visa – subclass 651 allows visa applicants to work, study and stay in Australia for three months.