Subclass600
Visitor Visa
For tourists, business visitors and family visits, with six streams to suit your purpose of travel.
Explore Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)Australian Visitor Visas
Visiting Australia for a holiday, to see family, for business or for medical treatment? Compare every Australian visitor visa, from the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) to the eVisitor, ETA and Working Holiday visas, and get expert help from a MARA registered migration agent.
Visitor visa options7 visas
Visitor visa stayUp to 12 months
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) costFrom AUD250
Expert helpMARA registered
Find the Right Australian Visitor Visa
Every short-stay visa for tourists, families, business visitors, working holidaymakers and travellers in transit.
Subclass651
eVisitor
For passport holders of particular countries visiting for a holiday, family or business visitor activities.
Explore this visaSubclass601
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
Apply through the Australian ETA app with an eligible passport, and visit as often as you like for 12 months.
Explore this visaSubclass417
Working Holiday Visa
For young adults aged 18 to 30 (35 for some countries) who want an extended holiday and to work to fund it.
Explore this visaSubclass462
Work and Holiday Visa
For young adults aged 18 to 30 from eligible countries. China, India and Vietnam applicants enter a ballot first.
Explore this visaSubclass771
Transit Visa
Transit through Australia for up to 72 hours on your way to another country, or join a ship as crew.
Explore this visaSubclass602
Medical Treatment Visa
Travel to or stay in Australia for medical treatment, to donate an organ or to support someone having treatment.
Explore this visaCompare Australian Visitor Visas
A quick side-by-side of who each visa suits, how long you can stay and where you apply.
| Visa | Best for | Stay | Visa cost | Where you apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor VisaSubclass 600 | Holidays, family visits and business visitor activities | Up to 12 months | From AUD250 | In or outside Australia (by stream) |
| eVisitorSubclass 651 | For passport holders of particular countries visiting for a holiday, family or business visitor activities. | Up to 3 months per visit | Free | Outside Australia |
| Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)Subclass 601 | Apply through the Australian ETA app with an eligible passport, and visit as often as you like for 12 months. | Up to 3 months per visit | AUD20 app service charge | Outside Australia, via the app |
| Working Holiday VisaSubclass 417 | For young adults aged 18 to 30 (35 for some countries) who want an extended holiday and to work to fund it. | 12 months per visa | AUD840 (first visa) | Outside Australia (first visa) |
| Work and Holiday VisaSubclass 462 | For young adults aged 18 to 30 from eligible countries. China, India and Vietnam applicants enter a ballot first. | 12 months per visa | AUD840 (first visa) | Outside Australia (first visa) |
| Transit VisaSubclass 771 | Transit through Australia for up to 72 hours on your way to another country, or join a ship as crew. | Up to 72 hours | Free | Outside Australia |
| Medical Treatment VisaSubclass 602 | Travel to or stay in Australia for medical treatment, to donate an organ or to support someone having treatment. | Temporary | Free outside Australia, AUD480 in Australia | In or outside Australia |
Visa costs as published by Home Affairs (2026). Concessions apply in limited circumstances. Eligibility depends on your passport and circumstances.
Popular Reasons to Visit Australia
Whatever brings you to Australia, there is a visitor visa designed for it.
Parents visiting family
Bring parents or relatives to Australia with the Tourist or Sponsored Family stream.
Holidays & tourism
Explore Australia, go on a cruise or visit friends for up to 12 months.
Business trips
Attend meetings, conferences and trade fairs as a business visitor.
Medical treatment
Travel for treatment or to support a family member receiving care.
Your Australian Visa Journey in 3 Simple Steps
Getting the right visa doesn't have to be complicated. Here is how our registered migration agents take you from first conversation to final decision.
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Step 01
Book Your Consultation
Share your goals, background and timeline. We explain the Australian visa options that genuinely fit you.
- In-depth eligibility check
- Clear advice on your options
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Step 02
Preparation & Lodgement
We prepare and check every document against the visa criteria, then lodge a complete, well-supported application.
- Document checklist and review
- Accurate, on-time lodgement
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Step 03
Support Until Outcome
We handle Department of Home Affairs requests and keep you updated at every stage until a decision is made.
- Responses to Department requests
- Regular progress updates
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Tell us about your situation and a MARA registered migration agent will guide you on the best next move.
Visitor Visa FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
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Yes. Unless you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, you need a visa or travel authority before you travel to Australia. Depending on your passport, that may be a Visitor visa (subclass 600), an eVisitor (subclass 651) or an ETA (subclass 601).
It depends on your passport, the purpose of your visit and how long you want to stay. Many travellers use the Visitor visa (subclass 600), while eligible passport holders may use the eVisitor (subclass 651) or ETA (subclass 601). A registered migration agent can confirm the right option for you.
Yes. Parents commonly apply for the Visitor visa (subclass 600), either in the Tourist stream with your letter of invitation or in the Sponsored Family stream if you are an eligible Australian citizen or permanent resident and choose to sponsor them.
The Visitor visa (subclass 600) allows stays of up to 12 months, depending on the stream and grant. The eVisitor and ETA generally allow stays of up to 3 months per visit.
No, visitor visas do not allow work. The Business Visitor and Frequent Traveller streams allow business visitor activities only. If you want to holiday and work, the Working Holiday (417) or Work and Holiday (462) visa may suit you.
Yes, the Tourist stream (apply in Australia) of the Visitor visa (subclass 600) lets eligible people already in Australia apply to stay longer, as long as their current visa conditions allow it.
Planning a Visit to Australia?
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