Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
Frequent Traveller Stream
A long-validity visitor visa of up to 10 years for eligible citizens who travel often to Australia for tourism or business visitor activities, staying up to 3 months each visit.
About the Frequent Traveller Stream
The Frequent Traveller stream of the Visitor visa (subclass 600) is for citizens of eligible countries who travel to Australia often for tourism or business visitor activities. The visa can be granted for up to 10 years, and you can stay up to 3 months each time you enter. You must provide biometrics at an Australian Biometric Collection Centre (ABCC).
With this visa you can
- Be a tourist, cruise or have a holiday
- Visit family or friends
- Undertake business visitor activities
- Stay up to 3 months each time you enter, for up to 10 years
You must
- Hold a passport from, and be a citizen of, an eligible country
- Provide biometrics at an Australian Biometric Collection Centre (ABCC)
- Be outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is decided
Eligible countries
From 1 July 2026, a lower visa cost applies to eligible Timor-Leste citizens.
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: Frequent Traveller 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.
- Visit Australia regularly for tourism or business visitor activities
The visa can be granted for up to 10 years, with stays of up to 3 months each time you enter.
AUD1,845. 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 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.
Frequent Traveller Stream FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
Still have questions?
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The visa can be granted for up to 10 years, and you can stay up to 3 months each time you enter Australia.
Citizens of the People's Republic of China, Brunei, Cambodia, Philippines, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Timor-Leste.
AUD1,845 (concessions apply in limited circumstances, including for eligible Timor-Leste citizens from 1 July 2026).
Yes. You must provide biometrics at an Australian Biometric Collection Centre (ABCC). Home Affairs will email you with instructions, and arranging this early helps avoid processing delays.
Up to 3 months each time you enter Australia, while the visa is valid.
Yes. The Frequent Traveller stream covers tourism, visiting family or friends and business visitor activities.
Need Help With Your Visitor Visa?
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