Australian Visitor Visa

Tourism in Australia is an important part of the Australian economy, and comprises domestic and international visitors. Australia is the fortieth most visited country in the world according to the World Tourism Organization.^[2

Popular Australian destinations include the coastal cities of Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, as well as other high-profile destinations including regional Queensland, the Gold Coast and the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest reef & Sydney Opera House. Other popular locations include Uluru, the Australian outback, and the Tasmanian wilderness. The unique Australian wildlife is also another significant point of interest in the country’s tourism.

Despite the global economic challenges and natural disasters in 2010–2011, Australia’s tourism growth was supported by increased consumption. The Australian Government released the 2020 Tourism Industry Potential on 15 November 2010, for the Australian tourism industry to build up.

All visitors to Australia, apart from New Zealanders, require an Australian visa to enter the country. For most countries, a full visa is required.

• This is a temporary visa.
• With this visa you can visit family and/or friends or be here as a tourist, for a cruise, or for any purpose except business or medical treatment
• You can stay for the period or dates specified on the visa grant letter. We determine the length of your visa on a case-by-case basis.
• To be eligible for this visa, you must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide on your application.
• You must comply with all visa conditions and Australian laws.
• To cover any unexpected medical treatment you might need in Australia, we strongly recommended you take out adequate health insurance.
• Visa will be digitally linked to your passport. You will not get a label on your passport.​​

Documents for applying for an Australian Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)

You may show he following documents to prove you are eligible to apply for the Tourist Stream Visa.

• First, you can present an invitation from a family member or friend living in Australia.
• Your Family Member must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident.
  • The invitation letter must state their relationship to you, why you are the purpose of your visit, and length of stay.
• Second, as proof of funds, you may show personal bank statements, payslips, audited accounts, tax records, or a credit card limit.
  • If you are staying with a family member or friend, he or she must prove they can house you in their place.
  • The person who invited you must show proof he or she has funds to pay for your stay. Satisfactory proof would include tax returns, payslips, and other financial documents.
• Finally, to prove your stay in Australia is temporary, consider preparing the following:
  • A letter from your employer detailing:
    • The status of your employment
    • You have authorized paid leave.
  • If you are studying, present proof of enrolment at a college or university in your home country.
  • Documents to prove you have significant assets in your country of residence.

If your sponsor meets the requirements to sponsor your visit, he or she must prepare:

• A security bond to cover your visit. The amount is usually between AUD5,000 to AUD15,000 per applicant.
• Proof of your family relationship
• In case he or she had sponsored another visitor recently, evidence that the previously sponsored visitor has returned to his home country

There are other required documents for an Australian Tourist Visa such as the results of a medical exam. You won’t have to submit the results of a medical exam if:

• Your stay in Australia is less than six months and
• The Australian government considers your country of residence as low-risk for tuberculosis.

If you don’t meet either of the conditions above, you may be required to undergo a medical exam, including a chest x-ray..