What is a Subclass 600? Overview of Visitor Visa
Are you planning a visit to Australia anytime soon? The Visitor (Subclass 600) visa enables potential travellers to explore Australia for leisure, business activities, or simply to connect with family and friends. This temporary visa can be issued for stays of up to 12 months. However, the validity period for a visitor visa will depend on the purpose of your visit.
What are the current Visitor Visa Requirements?
To qualify for a Visitor visa to visit Australia, you would need to satisfy the following requirements:
Hold a valid passport.
Intend to stay temporarily in Australia.
Possess sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay.
Why Meet Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) for a Visitor (SC600) Visa?
In our professional experience, the second requirement tends to hold the most weight when it comes to delegates granting someone a Visitor visa. This is to prevent overstaying or abuse of a temporary visa. We have a separate article on how to meet GTE and avoid having your visa refused.
What are things I Can/cannot do on a Visitor Visa Subclass 600?
The Visitor visa also comes with conditions and limitations that help mitigate the risk of misusing this visa. Once a person is granted a Visitor (SC600) visa, they must adhere to specific conditions, which include:
No work rights, except for certain business-related activities.
Compliance with the visa conditions and Australian laws.
Leaving Australia before the visa expires. Also known as “no further stay”, 8503 condition.
How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
At Agape Henry Crux, our Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyer(s) and our team of immigration lawyers and migration agents specialise in handling highly complex matters. You may schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers or agents to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Malay. If these aren't your languages, we can also help you arrange an interpreter.
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