Hey there! If you’re looking to visit Australia for a holiday, catch up with family or friends, or even attend a business conference, the eVisitor (Subclass 651) visa is the way to go. It lets you visit as often as you like within a 12-month period, and you can stay for up to 3 months each time you enter. Perfect for those who want to experience the best of Down Under!

 What You Can Do

With this visa, you can:

1. Travel to Australia for a holiday or to visit friends and family.
2. Attend business meetings or conferences (but no paid work or services).
3. Study or train for up to 3 months.

If you’re planning to do any short-term work, or train in certain sectors like healthcare or childcare, you’ll need to consider another visa, like the Visitor (subclass 600).

How Long Can You Stay?

Once granted, your eVisitor is good for 12 months, and you can pop in and out of Australia during that time. Each visit can last up to 3 months, and the clock starts ticking from the date your visa is granted. Keep in mind, if you’re on a cruise that stops in Australia, the time on the cruise counts towards your stay.

Eligibility

To apply, you need to have a passport from one of these eligible countries:
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom (and many more!).

Unfortunately, Aussie citizens can’t apply for this visa.

Quick Tips

1. You must apply from outside Australia, and the visa is free!
2. Each family member needs to apply separately.
3. No extending this visa—if you want to stay longer, you might need to look into other visa options.

Obligations

Once you’ve got the visa, make sure to follow the rules. That includes obeying Australian laws and having enough funds to support yourself while you’re here. We also recommend getting health insurance to cover any unexpected medical expenses—better to be safe than sorry!

Planning a holiday, visiting family or friends, or heading off on a cruise in Australia?
Success To Migration, your go-to registered migration agents in Melbourne, is here to guide you through the ins and outs of the Visitor Visa (subclass 600). 

What’s this Visa About?

This visa lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to see family and friends, or even jump on a cruise. It’s a temporary visa, so you’ll be able to stay for the period mentioned in your visa grant letter, usually up to 3 months but possibly up to 12 months in special cases.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this visa, you need to apply from outside Australia and meet the following criteria:

1. Have enough money to support yourself during your stay.
2. Be a genuine visitor with plans to stay temporarily.
3. Meet Australia’s health and character requirements.
4. Pay off any debts to the Australian government.

What You Can Do With This Visa

1. Visit family and friends or come as a tourist.
2. Cruise around Australia (you’ll need a visa if your cruise enters Australian waters).
3. Study or train for up to 3 months, but if you’re coming mainly to study, a student visa might be better for you.

How Long Can You Stay?

This visa is flexible, with the stay period tailored to your situation. Most people get 3 months, but if you’re visiting as a parent of an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you might score a longer stay, even up to 12 months. Just remember, if your stay period is up, you’ll need to apply for a new visa if eligible.

Can You Include Family?

Each family member must apply separately—even those on your passport.

Cost

The visa starts from AUD195. Keep in mind, you may also need to budget for health checks, police certificates, or biometrics.

Obligations

Follow your visa conditions, respect Aussie laws, and make sure your healthcare is covered. You’ll need to arrange health insurance before you arrive to avoid big medical bills.

Looking to visit family, friends, or simply explore Australia? The Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) – Tourist Stream lets you enjoy your time here for all sorts of reasons, except for business or medical treatment.

What You Can Do

With this visa, you can:

1. Visit family or friends
2. Enjoy Australia as a tourist or for a cruise
3. Study or train for up to 3 months (but if studying is your main goal, consider a student visa)

However, you can’t work while you’re on this visa.

Cruise Trips

Heading out on a cruise? You’ll need this visa if you enter Australia during your trip. If it’s a round trip cruise, the time spent on the cruise counts as time spent in Australia. Your stay period won’t reset, so be sure to check with your cruise operator.

How Long Can You Stay?

This visa is temporary, and how long you can stay depends on what’s granted in your visa approval. We’ll look at how long you want to stay and why. We may not always grant the length of stay you request, and some visitors may need to show exceptional circumstances for extended stays of more than 12 months.

Extending Your Stay

You can’t extend this visa, but you can apply for another one if needed.

Eligibility

You’ll need to meet a few key requirements:

1. Be a genuine visitor, only intending to stay temporarily
2. Have enough funds to support yourself
3. Meet Australia’s health and character requirements

Costs

This visa starts at AUD 490 per applicant. Additional costs may include health checks, police certificates, or biometrics.

Traveling In and Out of Australia

If your visa has multiple entries, you’re free to leave and return as long as it’s valid. If you only have single entry, leaving Australia means you’ll need to apply for another visa to come back.

Health Insurance

We recommend having adequate health insurance to cover any medical treatment you might need while you’re here, as you’re liable for healthcare costs during your stay.

Looking to come to Australia for business? The Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) Business Visitor stream lets you visit for all sorts of business-related reasons, whether you’re negotiating a deal or attending a conference.

What You Can Do

As a business visitor, you can:

1. Make general business or employment inquiries
2. Investigate, negotiate, enter into, or review a business contract
3. Take part in official government visits
4. Attend a conference, trade fair, or seminar (just keep in mind, you can’t be paid by the organisers)
5. Enjoy some tourist activities while you’re here!

But remember, you can’t:

1. Work for or provide services to an Australian-based business
2. Sell goods or services directly to the public

Need to do short-term work? A temporary work visa might be your better option.

How Long You Can Stay

This visa is temporary, and the stay period depends on the specifics of your visit. Typically, you’ll be granted a stay of up to 3 months, but in some cases, it could be up to 12 months. It can be single or multiple entries, depending on what suits your plans.

If you’re thinking of staying longer or even permanently, you’ll need to explore other visa options, as this one can’t be extended.

Eligibility

To apply for this visa, you must be outside Australia when you apply, and when we make a decision on your application.

You’ll also need:

1. Enough funds to support yourself during your stay
2. To meet health and character requirements
3. No outstanding debts to the Australian government
4. A genuine intention to visit temporarily and follow visa conditions

Visa Costs and Other Expenses

The visa application fee is AUD195.00. You might also need to budget for things like health checks, police certificates, and biometrics. Make sure to take out health insurance to cover any unexpected medical costs while you’re here.

Family

Each family member needs to apply for their own visa, even if they’re on your passport.

If you’re looking to visit family in Australia, the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) – Sponsored Family Stream could be your ticket. With this visa, you’ll be able to reunite with your loved ones while enjoying some time down under.

What You Can Do

1. Catch up with family or friends.
2. Explore Australia as a tourist, go on a cruise, or just enjoy some time off (just no business or medical treatment).
3. Study or train for up to 3 months – but if studying is your main reason for visiting, a student visa might be a better option.
4. Sorry, no work allowed on this visa.

Cruise Holidays

Planning a cruise? You’ll need a visa if your ship docks in Australia. If it’s a round-trip cruise, time spent on the ship will count as time in Australia – so, it won’t extend your visa stay.

How Long You Can Stay

This visa is temporary, and the length of stay is decided case by case. You might get up to 12 months, but keep in mind we’ll consider factors like how long you want to stay and why you’re visiting. Generally, it’s a single-entry visa, so if you leave, you’ll need to apply for another one to come back.

Eligibility

To apply, you need to:

1. Have a family member who can sponsor you.
2. Show that you have enough money to support yourself while you’re here.
3. Meet the health and character requirements.
4. Be a genuine visitor – meaning you intend to stay temporarily and follow the visa conditions.

Important Details

1. Cost: AUD195 per person.
2. Processing times vary – check with us for current estimates.
3. You can’t include family members in your application; each person needs to apply separately.