Visa Types / Streams under Subclass 600
The Subclass 600 Visitor Visa has different “streams” depending on your purpose:
| Stream | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Tourist Stream | Travel, holiday, visiting friends/family |
| Business Visitor Stream | Attend meetings, conferences, short business activities |
| Sponsored Family Stream | If a family member in Australia (citizen or permanent resident) sponsors your visit |
| Other related streams (transit, etc.) |
2. Basic Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, typically you must:
Hold a valid passport
Intend to stay temporarily, and leave Australia before visa expires
Have sufficient funds to support your stay + travel return
Be of good health and character (may need medical exam & police clearance)
Meet any English language / documentation requirements if asked
Demonstrate strong ties to home country (job, property, family, etc.)
3. Documents Required (Typical)
Here are the usual documents you’ll need:
Passport copy (bio-data page) that’s valid
Completed visa application (online via ImmiAccount)
Proof of funds: bank statements, salary slips, fixed deposits
Proof of employment / leave letter if employed
Travel itinerary: flights, accommodation bookings, etc.
Cover letter explaining purpose of trip, planned places, duration
Health insurance / medical reports (if required)
Police clearance certificate (if required)
Any invitation letter if visiting someone in Australia
4. Fees & Costs
Here’s what you typically should expect for fees & costs (these are approximate, subject to change and currency fluctuations):
| Fee Type | Approx Fee |
|---|---|
| Visitor visa (Subclass 600) — Tourist / Business / Sponsored Family stream | ~ AUD 150-200 depending on stream and charges. For Indian travellers, roughly ₹8,000 to ₹11,000+ including base visa fee. |
| Biometrics (if required) | There may be a separate fee and you may need to visit a Visa application centre (VFS or similar) for fingerprints & photo. |
| Health / medical checks (if needed) |
5. Processing Time
Processing usually takes ~15-25 working days for the Tourist / Family Visitor stream from India.
Business Visitor stream might be slightly faster (~10-20 days) if all documents are in order. During peak times it might take longer. Missing documents often delay processing.
6. How to Apply – Step by Step
Create ImmiAccount — Australia’s official portal for visa applications.
Fill in online application form for Subclass 600 (choose correct stream).
Upload or attach documents as required.
Pay visa application fee via the portal.
Provide biometrics (if required) at the designated centre.
If medical or health checks are required, get them done at approved clinics.
Wait for decision. You can track visa status via ImmiAccount.
If approved, follow visa conditions: immigration rules, length of stay, etc.
7. Important Conditions & Restrictions
You cannot work on a Tourist / Visitor visa.
Study is usually limited: short courses (up to 3 months) might be allowed, beyond that requires a student visa.
Must leave Australia before visa expires.
Adhere to “no further stay” conditions unless eligible for extension.
8. Tips to Improve Chances of Approval
Show strong ties to India: stable job, property, family, etc.
Maintain consistent financial documents: bank statements, proof of income, assets.
Have a clear travel itinerary, accommodation bookings etc.
Be honest in application, avoid giving contradictory information.
Apply well in advance before planned travel.
If visiting family or being sponsored, include invitation letters and sponsor documents.
If you like, I can send you a Australia Tourist Visa checklist with document template (for applicants from Chandigarh), plus contact info for reliable consultants nearby. Want me to prepare that for you?