What Are The Requirements For Applying For Visitor Visa 600?

The Australian Visitor Visa 600 has five different streams, and each stream offers different privileges to the holders. You spend a holiday in Australia with family or friends, explore different corners of this beautiful country, fulfil business commitments, and do many other things while holding this visa. 

 

However, for a successful application, you should first know the different eligibility criteria and documents required to submit along with the application. Go through this blog to understand what you will need to arrange before proceeding with your application.

 

Different Streams of the visa and their eligibility requirements

All five streams under the Visitor Visa Subclass 600 and their eligibility criteria are discussed in this section.

1. Tourist Stream

If you plan to explore Australia as a tourist or spend a holiday with your friends or family currently residing in Australia, this stream will be appropriate for you. The eligibility requirements are as follows.

 

• If you are outside Australia at the time of application, you should also remain outside at the visa decision. Similarly, if the application is made while inside Australia, you should be present in Australia when the visa decision is made.
• You must confirm that you are entering Australia for visiting reasons only.

2. Sponsored Family Stream

Sponsored Family Stream is for those applicants whose visits to Australia are supported by any of their family members living in Australia. The specific eligibility criteria include the following.

• The sponsoring family member should be an Australian permanent resident or a citizen. 
• The family member will have to prove that they will be able to cover your visit expenses.
• You have to confirm that you are coming to Australia only to pay a visit to your beloved one.

3. Business Visitor Stream

If an international visitor wants to come to Australia for business reasons, they must apply for the Business Visitor Stream. The business reasons may include contract negotiations, attending conferences, etc. The following eligibility criteria should be met to obtain this visa.

 

• You have to make the application offshore. Also, you should not be present in Australia when the Department of Home Affairs makes the decision.
• You must prove that the reason behind your planned visit to Australia is business and nothing else.

4. 
   Approved Destination Stream

This stream is designed for citizens of the People’s Republic of China visiting Australia with an organized tour group. Note that being a part of a specific tour group is a mandatory requirement.

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   Frequent Traveller Stream

Frequent Traveller Stream is also designed for citizens of the People’s Republic of China. But the main difference from the previous one is that this stream is granted to people who frequently visit Australia for business or personal matters.

In addition to these stream-specific eligibility requirements, you also have to fulfil specific general Tourist Visa 600 requirements, which apply to all the streams. These criteria include:

 

• Sufficient financial capacity to cover all the costs,
• Having an approved health insurance cover, and
• Meeting health and character requirements.

 

What Are The Documents Required For The Application Of Visitor Visa 600?

The common reason behind most visitor visa refusal cases is the improper submission of documents. That is why we listed here the essential documents that you need to submit along with your application.

Identity Documents

Identity documents will include the following:

• Copies of pages of your passport that contain information like personal details, photos, and dates of passport issue and expiry
• A national id card
• Name change certificate (if applicable)
• Relationship documents like a marriage or divorce certificate

Genuine Visitor Documents

While applying, you have to prove that you are coming to Australia as a temporary visitor. To prove it, you must submit as many documents as you can.

• You must prove that you have enough financial capacity for your stay in Australia and leave the country. The documents should include pay slips, bank statements, tax records, audited accounts, credit card limits, etc.
• You have to clarify your plans in Australia.
• A letter will be required from the relative or friend you have planned to spend your Australian holiday with. This letter should contain information like your mutual relationship, length of your stay, the purpose of your visit, and whether you will be staying with them.
• For the Sponsored Family Stream, the relative has to provide financial proof.
• To prove that you are a temporary visitor, you will be required to submit several documents that will confirm that you have ties to your home country. These documents should include a letter from your current company, proof that you are currently studying at a school or college in your home country, evidence of your major assets, etc.

Character Documents

If you have worked for the army, you must provide the service record and discharge papers.

Additional documents for parents requesting a longer visa

If any parent or step-parent of an Australian permanent resident or citizen requests a visa valid for more than one year, they must provide the following documents.

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  Evidence that they are parents or step-parents of an eligible New Zealand citizen or an Australian permanent resident, or a citizen
• Proof that their child is Australian PR or citizen
• An approved health insurance

Translation Documents

All non-English documents should be translated into English. If you hire a translator in Australia, make sure that they are certified by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters. 

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  However, if a non-Australia translator does the job for you, they do not need accreditation. 
• But in every translation, they have to include information like their full name, contact number, address, and qualifications and experience in English translations.

Financial Documents

You need to prove that you have enough financial strength to cover all the expenses during your stay in Australia and return airfare. These documents will include:

• Copies of business and personal bank account statements to show consistent saving records
• Copies of documents showing any other assets or funds held
• Taxation records of last three years
• Financial documents of the sponsoring relative or friend, which may include their bank account statements, invitation letter, and tax documents

 

You must note that even if your friend or family member is sponsoring you, you should provide sufficient evidence of your financial status. While assessing, the Department of Home Affairs will analyse whether you can return to your home country.

Employment Details

According to your employment type, you will be required to submit different documents.

• If a company employs you, it should provide a letter stating your salary, job position, employment length, and confirmation of your leave of absence.
• Your business registration will be required if you are self-employed.
• Even if you are retired, you have to provide a letter from your employer confirming your retirement.

But what if you are a student? In that case, copies of enrolment documents will be enough. Regarding help with the application procedure, you may talk to a visa consultant in Perth.

 

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