Visitor Visa Overview
Australia's visitor visa program allows nationals of most countries to apply for a temporary visa to visit Australia for tourism, to visit family or friends, or for business purposes. The type of visa you need depends on your nationality, purpose of visit, and intended length of stay.
Key Requirements for Visitor Visa 600
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Genuine temporary entrant (GTE): You must demonstrate that you genuinely intend to visit and leave before your visa expires
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Ties to home country: Employment, family, property or other obligations that will bring you back
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Sufficient funds: Evidence you can support yourself during your visit without working
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Health and character: Meet standard Australian health and character requirements
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No adverse immigration history: Previous overstays or refusals significantly affect your application
Why Visitor Visas Get Refused — And How to Avoid It
The most common reasons visitor visas are refused include:
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Insufficient evidence of ties to the home country
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Unconvincing explanation of the purpose of visit
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Previous overstays or visa refusals not properly addressed
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Insufficient financial evidence
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Applicant is perceived as a migration risk
MigrationSquare helps you identify and address these risks before lodgement — not after a refusal.
Visa Subclasses
Visitor Visa — 600
The main visitor visa for people who want to visit Australia for tourism or business. Can be granted for 3, 6 or 12 months. Multiple entry.
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eVisitor — 651
Free electronic visa for eligible passport holders (most European countries). Tourism and business. Up to 3 months per visit. Apply online.
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Electronic Travel Authority — 601
For passport holders from eligible countries (US, Canada, Japan, Singapore, etc.). Tourism and business. Up to 3 months. Apply through airlines or travel agents.
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Work and Holiday — 417/462
For younger adults (18–30 or 35) from eligible countries. Combines travel with limited work rights. Up to 12 months, extendable.
