This visa allows you to travel to Australia for tourism, business visitor activities, or to visit family. You should use this visitor visa – subclass 600 if you are not eligible for the other electronic visitor visas – Subclass 601 and Subclass 651.

The streams available are: 

• Tourist Stream – This stream allows you to enter Australia to sightsee, visit family and friends etc. 
• Sponsored Family Stream – This stream allows you to come to Australia to visit Australian family members. This stream will require that Australian family member to sponsor you. 
• Business Visitor Stream – This stream allows you to come to Australia for short business visits however you cannot work (paid or unpaid)
• Approved Destination Stream – This stream is designated for citizens from specific regions of China traveling on organized tours.
• Frequent Traveller Stream – This stream allows Chinese citizens to visit to Australia multiply over a span of 10 years.

Each stream carries slightly different visa conditions and requirements. Therefore, it is always best to consult with a professional before you apply to ensure you pick the correct stream. 

For all visa streams, you must demonstrate that you are a genuine temporary entrant (GTE), meaning you genuinely intend to stay in Australia temporarily and have plans and a sincere intention to return to your home country. Challenges in meeting this requirement may arise if:

• You have more family members in Australia than in your home country, indicating stronger ties to Australia.
• You lack significant assets or property that would provide a reason to return to your home country.
• You lack strong employment ties that would give you a reason to return to your home country.
• You lack sufficient funds to support your travel and stay in Australia.
• You are from a high-risk country, where visitors have a higher tendency to overstay in Australia.
• You have no compelling reason to return to your home country, such as being unemployed or retired.
• You are from a politically unstable region.

When would I be applying for 600 Visitor Visa?

You should apply for the 600 Visitor Visa if you are ineligible for other electronic visitor visas and meet any of the following conditions:

• You have previously had a visitor visa refusal.
• You have a criminal record.
• Your visa has been canceled in Australia or another country.
• You are subject to an exclusion period.
• You have previously provided false or misleading information to the Department.

To learn about the specific requirements for each visa, and to find out which one is most suitable for you, contact us at enquiries@panaceaimmi.com.au or book in a consultation to ensure you know all the options you have.