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Australia · Visa guideAustralia Visitor Visa
The Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream — for holidays, cruises and visiting family or friends in Australia.
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Australia Visitor Visa — overview
The Australia Visitor visa (subclass 600) in the Tourist stream lets Indian travellers visit Australia for a holiday, a cruise, or to see family and friends. It is a temporary visa, usually granted for a stay of 3, 6 or up to 12 months.
Applications are lodged online through the Department of Home Affairs ImmiAccount. There is no visa label — the visa is digitally linked to your passport. The decision turns on the genuine-visitor test: the officer must be satisfied you intend to visit only, have enough money for the stay, and will leave at the end of it.
Lifeset Overseas builds a decision-ready file — Australia often decides without asking for more documents — so your travel plan, your funds and your ties to India all answer the genuine-visitor question before it is asked.
8 items
Documents you need
Valid passport
A passport valid for the whole of your intended stay in Australia.
Genuine visitor intent
Evidence you intend to visit only and will leave at the end of the stay — a clear travel plan and strong ties to India.
Enough money for your stay
Proof you have, or have access to, enough funds to support yourself — bank statements, income proof and, if applicable, a sponsor.
Travel plan
A travel itinerary, accommodation details, and a return or onward booking. If visiting family, an invitation from your host.
Employment / business proof
Employer leave letter or business documents showing your ties and reason to return to India.
Health requirement
You must meet the Australian health requirement; a health examination may be requested.
Character requirement
You must meet the character requirement; police certificates may be requested.
Health insurance
Adequate health insurance is strongly recommended for the visit.
5 steps
How the process works
Typical processing: Varies by case — use the Department's processing-time guide. Apply well ahead and do not finalise travel until the visa is granted.
Step 1
Free eligibility review
We assess your profile against the genuine-visitor test and confirm the Tourist stream is right for you.
Step 2
Build a decision-ready file
Australia often decides without asking for more — so every document, translation and proof goes in upfront, fully checked.
Step 3
Apply online via ImmiAccount
The application is lodged and paid through the Department of Home Affairs ImmiAccount.
Step 4
Health, biometrics & follow-up
Complete any health examination or biometrics requested and respond promptly to the Department.
Step 5
Visa outcome
The decision arrives in writing; the visa is digitally linked to your passport — there is no label.
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Costs & fees
Item
Amount
Visitor visa (subclass 600) application charge
Per applicant. Each family member lodges a separate application.
From AUD 200
Health checks, police certificates & biometrics
Third-party costs where the Department requests them.
Confirmed at booking
Government and third-party fees change often — we confirm the exact current amounts for your case before you pay anything.
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Frequently asked questions
The Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream is usually granted for a stay of 3, 6 or up to 12 months, decided case by case. Parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents may receive a longer-validity visa.
No. The Visitor visa does not allow work in Australia. You can study or train for up to 3 months; for longer study a student visa is required.
No — each family member, including children listed on a passport, must lodge a separate application. You can indicate you are travelling as a group.
Why it matters
Going it alone vs filing with us
On your own
- Guessing the document list — one missing or wrongly formatted paper triggers a refusal.
- Generic cover letters copied from the internet that officers recognise and flag.
- No read on peak rejection windows or what this visa post is strict about.
- Government and VFS fees are non-refundable — money lost if you are refused.
- A refusal stamp follows you and weakens every future visa application.
With Lifeset Overseas
- An honest case assessment before you spend a rupee on government fees.
- A file built to the embassy's exact checklist and in the exact order.
- Weak finances, ties or purpose identified and fixed before submission.
- Previously refused? We can rescue and rebuild the file.
- Every case handled by one consultant, end to end.
Refused before?
A refusal isn't the end
A refusal is not a permanent bar — but it only improves if the actual reason is found and answered, and nobody can tell you a second application will succeed. If a Australia visa has been refused, we:
- Read the actual refusal letter and pinpoint the real gaps.
- Advise whether to pull the officer's notes (CAIPS / GCMS) for the true reason.
- Identify which part was weak — funds, employment, purpose or ties.
- Tell you honestly whether to reapply now or strengthen the file first.
- Refused? Your fee back, or a rebuilt application free — your choice.
Other Australia visas
Australia Business Visitor Visa
The Visitor visa (subclass 600), Business Visitor stream — for short business activity in Australia.
Australia Student Visa
The Student visa (subclass 500) — to study full-time at an Australian university, college or school.
Australia Student Guardian Visa
The Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) — for a parent or relative supporting a young student in Australia.
Dependent & Family Visa
Australia lets student and skilled visa holders include family — but dependants must be declared from the start wherever possible, and the financial capacity test rises with each person.
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