Australia Visitor Visa
Subclass 600
Planning to visit Australia for tourism, business, or to see family? The Subclass 600 Visitor Visa covers all short-term visits. Joy Visas provides complete end-to-end assistance with a 99% success rate.
Subclass 600 — Visa Streams
The Subclass 600 has 4 streams for Indian applicants — choose the one that matches your purpose of visit.
For Indian citizens visiting Australia for holidays, sightseeing or to visit family and friends. This is the most commonly applied stream for Indian passport holders.
- Tourism, holidays & sightseeing
- Visiting family & friends
- Short recreational courses (up to 3 months)
- Medical treatment (short-term)
- Attending social events & festivals
For professionals, executives and entrepreneurs visiting Australia for short-term business activities. You cannot receive any payment from an Australian employer on this visa.
- Meetings, conferences & seminars
- Contract negotiations & signings
- Trade shows & exhibitions
- Client visits & site inspections
- Short unpaid business training
For Indian citizens who have an eligible Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible NZ citizen to sponsor their visit. The sponsor must meet specific financial requirements.
- Visiting family settled in Australia
- Sponsored by Australian citizen/PR
- Sponsor lodges sponsorship separately
- Sponsor's bond may be required
- Maximum stay: 3 months
For business visitors who travel to Australia regularly. Offers extended validity of up to 10 years with multiple entries — ideal for executives with ongoing business relationships in Australia.
- Multiple entries over 10 years
- Suits frequent business travellers
- Must demonstrate travel history
- Strong business ties required
- 6 months max per visit
What is GTE?
Genuine Temporary Entrant
GTE — Genuine Temporary Entrant — is Australia's most unique and critical visa requirement. Unlike UK or US visas, Australia explicitly requires you to PROVE in writing that your visit is genuinely temporary.
A written statement explaining your genuine intention to stay temporarily and return to India — covering your personal, professional and financial circumstances.
A weak or generic GTE statement is the #1 reason for Subclass 600 rejection. Joy Visas drafts a compelling, personalised GTE for every client.
Our team drafts a tailored GTE statement based on your employment, family situation, property, travel history and purpose of visit.
What Makes a Strong GTE?
The case officer assesses your GTE against these key factors:
Subclass 600 — Visa Fees
Updated July 2025. Fees are per applicant and non-refundable — even if your visa is refused.
| Application Type | AUD Fee | INR (approx.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Stream (Offshore — from India) | AUD 200 | ~₹11,000 | Most common for Indian applicants. Applied online via ImmiAccount. |
| Business Visitor Stream (Offshore) | AUD 200 | ~₹11,000 | For short-term business visits from India. |
| Sponsored Family Stream (Offshore) | AUD 200 | ~₹11,000 | Sponsor must lodge a separate sponsorship application. |
| Onshore Application (from within Australia) | AUD 500 | ~₹27,500 | If already in Australia and extending/changing visa. |
| Priority Processing (Business — India, UAE, China) | AUD 1,000 | ~₹55,000 | 48-hour decision. Available for Business Visitor Stream only. |
| VFS Global Service Fee | ~AUD 20 | ~₹1,100 | Charged at VFS centre for biometric collection (if required). |
How Long Does It Take?
Processing time depends on the stream you apply under and the completeness of your documentation.
Apply at least 6–8 weeks before travel. No priority option available for Tourist Stream.
Priority processing available (AUD 1,000) for a 48-hour decision — exclusive to Indian, UAE & Chinese applicants.
Longer due to sponsor assessment and bond requirements. Apply well in advance — at least 3 months before travel.
Subclass 600 — Eligibility Criteria
Key requirements for Indian applicants applying for Australia Subclass 600 Visitor Visa.
You must demonstrate through a written statement that your visit is genuinely temporary — using employment, family, property and financial evidence.
Minimum AUD 5,000–7,000 per month of intended stay shown through 6 months of consistent bank statements. Avoid large unexplained deposits before application.
Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended return date. Carry all previous passports showing prior international travel and visa compliance.
Employment (1+ years), property ownership, business, family dependents — the more ties you can demonstrate, the stronger your GTE and approval chances.
Medical examination may be required for stays over 6 months or based on your country/occupation history. Organised through BUPA Medical Visa Services (India).
Police clearance certificate may be needed if you have lived in another country for 12+ months in the last 10 years, or based on case officer assessment.
Prior international travel — UK, Schengen, USA, Canada — with a history of complying with visa conditions significantly strengthens your Australian visa application.
Tourism: realistic itinerary. Business: invitation letter. Family: host's details. Your stated purpose must be consistent across your GTE, documents and ImmiAccount application.
Step-by-Step Process
Joy Visas manages your complete Australia Subclass 600 application — from GTE writing to ImmiAccount submission.
Our Australia visa expert reviews your travel purpose, employment status, financial profile and travel history. We advise the correct stream — Tourist, Business, Sponsored Family or Frequent Traveller — and identify any risks in your profile before applying.
We draft your Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement — the most critical part of any Subclass 600 application. Our GTE covers your personal circumstances, employment, financial position, family ties and genuine reasons for visiting and returning to India.
We provide a personalised checklist and guide you through collecting bank statements, employment letters, ITR, travel itinerary, accommodation and purpose-specific documents. All documents are triple-verified for consistency before ImmiAccount submission.
Australia's Subclass 600 is applied 100% online via the Department of Home Affairs ImmiAccount portal. We create your account, fill the application accurately, upload all documents in the correct format and submit with payment of the AUD 200 visa application charge.
Not all applicants are required to provide biometrics. If prompted by the Department of Home Affairs, you attend a VFS Global Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (ABCC) in India for fingerprints and photo. We coordinate the appointment.
Medical exams may be required for stays over 6 months or based on your profile. Organised through BUPA Medical Visa Services in India. Joy Visas notifies you if a medical exam is needed and guides you through booking.
Australia grants visas electronically — no sticker in your passport. You receive an email with your visa grant letter. Your visa is linked to your passport digitally. Joy Visas provides a pre-travel briefing — Australian entry rules, I-94 equivalent (incoming passenger card), customs and settlement tips.
Subclass 600 — Document Checklist
All documents uploaded digitally via ImmiAccount. Clear scans required — no originals submitted to the portal.
- Valid Passport — All pages including blank. All previous passports showing prior travel history.
- Passport Photos — Recent colour photographs meeting Australian Department of Home Affairs specifications.
- Aadhaar Card — Primary government-issued identity document.
- GTE Statement — Joy Visas writes this — explaining your genuine temporary visit intention.
- Travel Itinerary — Day-wise plan with cities, hotels and activities in Australia.
- Accommodation Proof — Hotel bookings or host invitation letter (family stream).
- Bank Statements — Last 6 months. AUD 5,000–7,000/month recommended. No large unexplained deposits.
- ITR (Income Tax Returns) — Last 2–3 years, CA-certified or portal download.
- Salary Slips — Last 3 months on company letterhead (salaried applicants).
- Employer Letter — Employment confirmation, designation, leave approval and salary.
- Business Proof — GST, registration, ITR and bank statements (self-employed).
- Property Documents — Home ownership or lease — supports your ties to India.
- Tourist — Return Flight Itinerary — Tentative booking showing outbound & return. Don't buy until visa is approved.
- Business — Invitation Letter — From Australian company, conference or trade show with your name and dates.
- Business — Australian Company Details — ABN, company address and details of your business relationship.
- Family — Sponsor's Proof — Australian citizen/PR's passport, visa copy and proof of residence.
- Family — Relationship Proof — Birth certificate, marriage certificate or other relationship documentation.
- Travel Insurance — Strongly recommended. Australia has no Medicare for visitors — medical costs are very high.
Top Reasons Subclass 600 Gets Refused
8% of Indian applications are refused — almost always for these reasons. Joy Visas helps you avoid every one of them.
The #1 rejection reason. A generic GTE like "I want to see Australia" is not sufficient. The statement must be detailed, personal and convincing — covering all circumstances.
AUD 5,000–7,000 per month is recommended. Sudden large deposits, irregular income or a balance that doesn't match your stated lifestyle raises serious doubts.
Cannot demonstrate compelling reasons to return — no stable employment, no property, no family dependents. Officers assess your overall profile against overstay risk.
Missing employer letter, no ITR, vague itinerary or accommodation proof — any gap raises doubts. A "decision-ready" file is essential for fast and successful processing.
First-time international travellers with no prior visa history face more scrutiny. Officers want to see you have complied with other countries' visa conditions before.
Any previous visa refusal — Australian or other countries — must be disclosed. Non-disclosure is treated as misrepresentation and can result in a ban on future applications.
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