Visitor Visa

Visitor Visa

Visitor Visa for Australia allows individuals to travel to Australia for short-term visits, typically for tourism, business, or family visits. There are different types of Visitor Visas, and the specific visa subclass you apply for will depend on the purpose of your visit and your nationality.

For people visiting Australia for holidays, sightseeing, or visiting family and friends.

Eligibility : Genuine temporary visitor; sufficient funds; health and character requirements.

Duration : Up to 12 months.

Permissions : Travel throughout Australia; limited study (up to 3 months).

Special Conditions : No work rights; must leave before visa expires.

For short-term business visits such as meetings, conferences, or contract negotiations.

Eligibility : Invitation/supporting evidence of business purpose; funds to support stay.

Duration : Up to 3 months per visit.

Permissions : Attend business events; no work or selling goods/services.

Special Conditions : Strictly no employment; only approved business activities.

For family members visiting their Australian relatives with formal sponsorship.

Eligibility : Sponsored by eligible Australian relative; show ties to home country.

Duration : Up to 12 months.

Permissions : Visit family, attend events; limited study allowed.

Special Conditions : Sponsorship bond may be required; stricter assessment.

For Chinese citizens travelling in organised tour groups.

Eligibility : Chinese passport holders; must be part of an approved tour group.

Duration : Determined by itinerary, usually a few weeks.

Permissions : Tourism only.

Special Conditions :  Must stay with tour group and follow planned itinerary.

Tourist Stream
Tourist stream: for people travelling to Australia for a holiday, recreation or to visit family and friends and for other purposes not related to business or medical treatment.

  • If you are in Australia, your application must be made in Australia. If you apply for this visa in Australia, you must be in Australia to be granted the visa.

  • If you are outside Australia, your application must be made outside Australia. If you apply for this visa outside Australia, you must be outside Australia to be granted the visa.
  • Business Visitor Stream
    Business Visitor stream: for business people travelling to Australia for a short business visit. This includes making a general business or employment enquiry, negotiations or participating in a conference.

  • You must be outside Australia when you apply, your application must be made outside Australia, and you must be outside Australia to be granted the visa.
  • Business Visitor Stream
    Sponsored Family stream: for people travelling to Australia to visit their family. You must have a sponsor who might be asked to provide a bond.

  • You must be outside Australia when you apply and you must be outside Australia to be granted the visa.
  • Approved Destination Status Stream
    Approved Destination Status stream: for people from the People’s Republic of China who are travelling in an organised tour group.

  • You must be in the People’s Republic of China at time of application and to be granted the visa
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