Visitor Visa — Subclass 600
Subclass 600 Tourist Stream guidance for holidays, family visits and short stays in Australia.
Official source: Department of Home Affairs
Overview
The Visitor visa (subclass 600) is the main visa for travelling to Australia as a tourist, to visit family or friends, or for certain short business visits. Most applicants from India apply under the Tourist Stream.
Applications are assessed against a genuine temporary stay requirement: you need to show that your visit is genuine and temporary, that you can fund it, and that you have reasons to return home.
Genuine visitor evidence matters most
Subclass 600 decisions focus heavily on whether your stay is genuinely temporary. Clear travel plans, stable employment or business, family ties and honest financial evidence usually matter more than the size of a bank balance.
Places to visit
A few of the best-known sights to help you plan your itinerary — the places you list in your travel plan should match your dates, budget and bookings.
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Sydney, New South Wales
The famous sail-roofed performing arts centre on Sydney Harbour, a UNESCO World Heritage site, next to the Harbour Bridge.
Good to know: Tours and shows can be booked online; the harbour walk to the Botanic Garden is free.
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Queensland
The world's largest coral reef system, visited by boat or scenic flight from Cairns, Port Douglas or the Whitsundays.
Good to know: Trips run all year; June to October is usually drier and cooler.
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Melbourne, Victoria
Café-lined lanes, street art, food markets and big sporting events — from the Australian Open to cricket at the MCG.
Good to know: Weather changes quickly here, so carry an extra layer.
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Great Ocean Road, Victoria
Limestone stacks rising from the Southern Ocean along one of the world's best-known coastal drives — a long day trip from Melbourne.
Good to know: Sunset is the most popular time for photos.
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Northern Territory
A huge sandstone monolith in the Red Centre, sacred to the Anangu people, inside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Good to know: Climbing Uluru is no longer allowed; the base walk and sunrise or sunset viewing are the highlights.
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Queensland
Surf beaches, the high-rises of Surfers Paradise and theme parks, about an hour south of Brisbane.
Good to know: Warm for most of the year — popular with families.
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New South Wales
Forested valleys and the Three Sisters rock formation at Katoomba, about two hours west of Sydney by train or car.
Good to know: Echo Point lookout gives the classic view of the Three Sisters.
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Tasmania
Rugged peaks above Dove Lake in a World Heritage wilderness area, with the popular Dove Lake circuit walk.
Good to know: Mountain weather can turn quickly, even in summer.
General travel information — check official sites for opening times and entry rules.
Documents
These are commonly requested or useful supporting documents — not a universal list of official requirements. Additional documents may be requested depending on your circumstances.
Want a personalised document checklist? We build one around your destination, your profile and your travel purpose.
How we help
We discuss your travel purpose and assess your profile against the Tourist Stream.
We identify the genuine-visitor, financial and return-tie evidence relevant to you.
Assistance preparing and reviewing the online application and uploads.
Guidance if health, character or further documents are requested.
We help you understand the outcome and visa conditions.
Avoid these
FAQ
Subclass 600 is Australia's Visitor visa. It has several streams; the Tourist Stream is the one most commonly used for holidays and family visits from India.
A clear purpose, realistic travel dates, funds that make sense for the trip, and commitments in India such as employment, business, study or family responsibilities.
Documents not in English are generally expected to be accompanied by an appropriate English translation. Requirements can change, so we confirm what applies at the time you apply.
Family members can often be included or applications lodged together. Each applicant's circumstances are still assessed, so each person's evidence matters.
Processing times are published by the Department of Home Affairs and change regularly. We point you to the current official information rather than quoting a fixed number.
Important — please read
Visa requirements, eligibility criteria, fees, processing procedures and supporting-document requirements can change and may vary by applicant. The information on this page is for general informational purposes and should not be treated as legal advice or a guarantee of visa approval. Please verify current requirements with Department of Home Affairs before submitting an application.
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