Overview

The Visitor visa (Subclass 600) enables eligible international tourists, business visitors or family members to enter Australia for stays ranging from 3 to 12 months. With multiple streams available, it offers flexibility when more time is needed to travel or visit loved ones.  

Key Features

– Multiple streams catering from tourism to sponsored family visits

– No work or study rights beyond 3 months

– Valid for stays from 3 up to 12 months

– Option to apply when already in Australia 

Eligibility Factors

To qualify applicants must:

– Prove genuine reason for temporary stay  

– Demonstrate access to adequate travel funds

– Meet health and character requirements

– Be from an eligible passport country

– Have travel insurance (depending on nationality)

Benefits 

Once granted, it allows prolonged access to everything iconic Australia has to offer through a single entry visa with maximum stay durations.

With varied validity periods and entry options, the Subclass 600 aims to better facilitate temporary access into Australia for eligible visitors.