Navigate Your Tourist Visa with Confidence
If you’re planning to visit Australia for tourism, short-term business purposes or to visit family and friends, a visitor visa is your gateway to experiencing Australia.
Find the Best Visa for Your Visit
Visitor Visa (600)
What is 600 Visa?
This is a temporary visa that allows individuals to visit Australia for tourism, business, or to visit family and friends. It allows for stays of up to 3, 6, or 12 months, depending on the circumstances, and can be granted for multiple entries.
Key Features
This visa offers flexibility depending on your travel purpose, with different streams available to suit your circumstances.
Visa requirements differ depending on whether you apply from inside or outside Australia, and your country of passport. Stepping stone relocations can provide expert advice and support to address visa requirements and highlight any factors that may impact your application in line with your personal circumstances.
Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements, such as a genuine intent to travel as a visitor, sufficient funds to cover expenses, and meeting health and character criteria.
Tourist stream
For those traveling to Australia for a holiday, or to visit family or friends.
Business visitor stream
For short-term business visits, such as attending conferences, meetings, or negotiating business deals. It does not permit work in Australia.
Sponsored family stream
For individuals visiting family in Australia, where the applicant is sponsored by a close relative.
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) Visa (601)
This visa allows citizens of eligible countries to visit Australia for short-term tourism or business purposes, with stays of up to 3 months per visit.
This visa permits multiple entries within a 12-month period, making it a convenient option for frequent travellers.
Whether you’re visiting for leisure, engaging in short-term business activities, the ETA Visa streamlines your travel process to Australia.
eVisitor Visa (651)
This is an electronic visa that allows citizens of eligible countries to travel to Australia for short-term tourism or business purposes. This visa is ideal for individuals who want to travel to Australia with minimal paperwork and hassle.
This visa is free to apply for and permits stays of up to 3 months per visit.
The eVisitor Visa is convenient as it can be applied for online, with approval typically granted quickly.
APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)
ABTC is a special travel card that allows business travellers from APEC member economies to enjoy expedited entry and exit while visiting Australia and other participating countries.
This card allows individuals to stay in Australia for up to 90 days without the need of applying for a separate visa. An ABTC is valid for up to 5 years from the date of issue.