Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
Tourist Stream (Apply Outside Australia)
Visit Australia for a holiday, a cruise or to see family and friends. Apply from outside Australia, with stays of 3, 6 or 12 months and a visa cost from AUD250.
About the Tourist Stream (Apply Outside Australia)
The Tourist stream (apply outside Australia) of the Visitor visa (subclass 600) is the most common way to visit Australia for a holiday or to see family and friends. You must be outside Australia when you apply and when the decision is made. Your family or friends in Australia can support your application with a letter of invitation, without becoming a formal sponsor.
With this visa you can
- Visit family or friends in Australia
- Holiday as a tourist or go on a cruise
- Stay for 3, 6 or 12 months, as granted
You must
- Intend to come to Australia to visit only
- Have enough money for your stay in Australia
- Not work 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: Tourist Stream (Outside Australia): 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 for a holiday or recreation
- Go on a cruise
- Visit family and friends
- Study for up to 3 months
Up to 12 months, as set on your visa.
From 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 be outside Australia when you apply.
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 while outside Australia.
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.
Tourist Stream (Apply Outside Australia) FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
Still have questions?
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The visa cost starts from AUD250 (concessions apply in limited circumstances). From 1 July 2026, a lower visa cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens. Use the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator to confirm your cost.
Up to 12 months. Home Affairs might grant a stay of 3, 6 or 12 months, depending on your circumstances and application.
Yes. Your family or friends can give you a letter of invitation to support your Tourist stream application, without becoming a sponsor.
No. You must not work in Australia on this visa. If you plan business visitor activities, the Business Visitor stream may suit you better.
No. You must be outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is decided. If you are already in Australia, the Tourist stream (apply in Australia) may suit you.
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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