Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
Business Visitor Stream
Visit Australia for short business visitor activities such as meetings, contract negotiations, conferences and trade fairs, with a stay of up to 3 months.
About the Business Visitor Stream
The Business Visitor stream of the Visitor visa (subclass 600) lets you make a short visit to Australia for business visitor activities. You can attend meetings, negotiate contracts and take part in conferences or trade fairs, but you cannot work or sell goods or services. Home Affairs might let you enter Australia once or many times while the visa is valid.
With this visa you can
- Make general business or employment enquiries
- Negotiate contracts
- Take part in a conference or trade fair (you can't be paid by the organisers to take part)
- Enter once or many times while the visa is valid, as granted
You must
- Be a genuine visitor travelling to Australia for business visitor activities
- Not work or sell goods or services in Australia
- Be outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is decided
How Outlook Immigration Can Help
Our MARA registered migration agent reviews your situation, confirms this is the right stream for your visit and helps you prepare clear evidence that you are a genuine visitor with the means to support your stay. We lodge a complete application and keep you updated until a decision is made.
Visa information is based on the Department of Home Affairs website (last updated September 2026). Fees, conditions and processing times can change, so always confirm current details using the Visa Pricing Estimator or ask our team. This page is general information, not migration advice for your circumstances.
Other Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) Streams
Visitor Visa 600: Business Visitor Stream: Full Details
Everything about this visa, from eligibility to what happens after grant.
About this visa
Key facts from Home Affairs, in plain English.
- Make general business or employment enquiries
- Investigate, negotiate, enter into or review a business contract
- Attend a conference, trade fair or seminar (unpaid)
Up to 3 months.
AUD250. Concessions apply in limited circumstances.
Eligibility
What you need to meet.
You must only intend to stay temporarily in Australia and do the things this visa allows.
You must have, or have access to, enough money to support yourself while you are in Australia.
You must only intend to do business visitor activities, not work.
You must meet the health and character requirements, and have repaid (or arranged to repay) any debts to the Australian Government. Permanent and provisional visa applicants, and family members applying with them, must have health examinations with an approved panel physician. Temporary visa applicants might need them, depending on the visa and their circumstances. For the character requirement, Home Affairs may ask for police certificates and Form 80.
Step by step
How to apply.
Get expert advice first
Book a consultation with Outlook Immigration. Our registered migration agent will assess your eligibility, confirm this is the right visa for you and explain your options before you apply.
Gather your documents
Passport, evidence of funds and the purpose of your visit. We will tell you exactly what you need.
Apply
Apply online in ImmiAccount.
After you apply
Respond to any requests for more information. Do not make travel plans until your visa is granted. Home Affairs may also ask for health examinations, police certificates or biometrics (fingerprints and a facial image).
Visa outcome
You will be told the decision in writing. If granted, your letter shows your grant number, visa conditions and how long you can stay.
When you have this visa
Your conditions on this visa.
You must meet all your visa conditions and obey Australian laws. Your conditions are in your grant letter and in VEVO.
You cannot work for an Australian business or organisation on this visa.
Let Home Affairs know about changes such as a new passport, address or relationship status.
Business Visitor Stream FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
Still have questions?
Book an appointment with a registered migration agent and get clear answers about your visa options.
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You can make general business or employment enquiries, negotiate contracts and take part in a conference or trade fair. You can't work, sell goods or services, or be paid by organisers to take part in an event.
Up to 3 months. Home Affairs might allow a single entry or multiple entries while the visa is valid.
AUD250 (concessions apply in limited circumstances, including for eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens from 1 July 2026).
No. You must be outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is decided.
The Frequent Traveller stream is for citizens of eligible countries who travel often. It can be granted for up to 10 years and covers tourism and business visitor activities, with stays of up to 3 months each entry.
Processing times vary by application. Home Affairs publishes indicative times, based on recently decided applications, in its visa processing time guide tool. It is a guide only, and a complete, well-prepared application helps avoid delays.
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