Australia Visitor Visa
The Australian Visitor visa (subclass 600) allows a temporary stay in Australia for tourism or business visitor activities, including visiting family. For the wider visitor visa process common to every country, see our general visitor visa guidance.
Australia visitor visa — at a glance
Checked on the official pages on 30 September and 3 October 2026: Tourist stream, Sponsored Family stream, subclass 870 and the Home Affairs document checklist. Costs and processing times change; check the visa pricing page on the day you apply. Reviewed by Karandeep Singh, Director · Last reviewed: September 2026.
Parents coming to see you in Australia?
The Sponsored Family stream lets a family member in Australia sponsor the visit. The sponsor completes Form 1149, and the parents send a copy with their application along with proof of the relationship. Our guide explains each step: Sponsored Family visitor visa for parents from Punjab.
Who this visa is for
- Visiting family or friends settled in Australia
- Tourism and sightseeing trips
- Attending a wedding, celebration or family event in Australia
- Short business meetings or conferences
Documents we help you prepare
- A valid passport with sufficient validity and blank pages
- A correctly completed Australia visitor visa application
- Passport-size photographs to the specification required
- Proof of funds — bank statements and income proof
- A travel itinerary and accommodation details for your stay in Australia
- An invitation letter from your host, where relevant, with their supporting documents
- Details of your previous international travel, where applicable
- Evidence of your ties to India — employment, business, property or family
Common refusal reasons
- Funds that are insufficient or cannot be genuinely explained
- Weak or unclear ties to India
- Inconsistent information across the application and supporting documents
- Unclear or poorly explained purpose of travel
- A previous refusal or visa history not disclosed honestly
How Visa Connection helps
- Honest assessment of your Australia visitor visa profile
- Complete, cross-checked documentation prepared for your case
- Guidance through the application and appointment process
- In-person support from our Jalandhar office, from consultation to submission
Australia visitor visa — FAQs
What is an Australian visitor visa (subclass 600)?
The Visitor visa (subclass 600) allows travel to Australia for tourism or business visitor activities, including visiting family. It is administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
What documents are typically needed for an Australian visitor visa?
Typically a valid passport, a completed application, proof of funds, evidence of ties to India and, where relevant, an invitation letter from your host. We prepare a checklist for your specific case.
Will I need to provide biometrics for an Australian visitor visa?
Biometrics may be required depending on your circumstances and where you apply from. We confirm what applies to you and refer you to the official Department of Home Affairs page.
Do you guarantee an Australian visitor visa?
No. The decision rests solely with the Department of Home Affairs. We focus on honest guidance and thorough, accurate documentation.
How does Visa Connection help with an Australian visitor visa application?
We assess your profile honestly, prepare and cross-check your documents, and support you through the application process from consultation to submission. Visa Connection is not a registered migration agent in Australia.
Requirements and processing times are set by Home Affairs and change frequently — we confirm current details during your consultation. Last reviewed: September 2026.
Inviting parents from Punjab? Free parents’ visa checklist (web page and 1-page PDF)
Thinking about an Australia visit?
Get an honest assessment and a document checklist for your Australia visitor visa file. See the Australian Department of Home Affairs' official Visitor visa (subclass 600) page. Last reviewed: September 2026.
Disclaimer: Visitor visa approval is decided solely by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Visa Connection provides guidance and documentation support only and does not guarantee approval. For current eligibility, fees and processing information, see the Australian Department of Home Affairs' official Visitor visa (subclass 600) page. Last reviewed: September 2026.