Visitor Visa Australia

The length of stay depends on the visa and stream granted. A Subclass 600 Tourist stream visa can allow a stay of up to 12 months, although the actual period granted is determined by the Department of Home Affairs based on the individual application. Your visa grant letter will confirm how long you are permitted to stay.

No. Visitor visas, including the Electronic Travel Authority, do not give you permission to work in Australia. If you intend to work while in Australia, you will need to consider a visa that provides appropriate work rights.

You can generally study or undertake training for up to three months while holding a Visitor Visa. If studying is the main reason for your travel, or you intend to study for longer than three months, a Student Visa may be more appropriate.

An invitation letter may be relevant where you are travelling to visit family or friends, but the documents required will depend on the Visitor Visa stream and your individual circumstances. An invitation alone does not determine whether a visa will be granted.

The Sponsored Family stream of the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) allows eligible applicants to be sponsored, usually by an eligible family member in Australia. The Department may also request that the sponsor provide a security bond in some cases.

A Visitor Visa itself cannot simply be extended. If you want to remain in Australia longer, you generally need to apply for another visa before your current visa expires and you must be eligible to make that application. Some visitor visas may include a No Further Stay condition that can prevent you from applying for certain visas while in Australia.

Yes. A Visitor Visa may be refused if the applicant does not meet the relevant visa requirements or does not provide sufficient information to support the application. Providing accurate information and the relevant supporting documents is important when preparing a Visitor Visa application.