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Australia 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.

  1. Step 1

    Free eligibility review

    We assess your profile against the genuine-visitor test and confirm the Tourist stream is right for you.

  2. 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.

  3. Step 3

    Apply online via ImmiAccount

    The application is lodged and paid through the Department of Home Affairs ImmiAccount.

  4. Step 4

    Health, biometrics & follow-up

    Complete any health examination or biometrics requested and respond promptly to the Department.

  5. 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

Q.How long can I stay in Australia on a visitor visa?
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.
Q.Can I work on this 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.
Q.Can my family be on one application?
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 licensed consultant, end to end.

Refused before?

A refusal isn't the end

Refused applicants often win the second time — once the real reason is fixed. 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.
  • Rebuild a stronger application — same fixed fee, refusal or first try.
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Your next step

Ready to start your Australia Visitor Visa?

A visa file is won or lost on the small things — a mismatched date, a thin financial trail, a document formatted wrong. We go deep into your profile, build every document properly, and give you an honest verdict before you commit. If your case isn't ready, we'll tell you — and tell you exactly how to fix it.

  • Free, honest assessment

    We read your full profile and tell you straight whether your case is ready — before you pay anything.

  • Your file, built right

    Every document prepared, apostilled, translated and stress-tested the way the embassy expects.

  • One consultant, end to end

    The same person handles your case from the first call to the visa decision — no hand-offs.

  • We handle the process

    VFS appointment, biometrics, submission and follow-up — we manage the moving parts for you.

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