Visa options
Visitor Visa Options
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Subclass 600
Visitor Visa
The Visitor visa (subclass 600) lets you visit Australia for tourism, to see family, or for business visitor activities. It has several streams and is generally granted for stays of up to 3, 6 or 12 months.
Visa streams
- Tourist stream — for a holiday or to visit family and friends.
- Sponsored Family stream — where an Australian relative sponsors your visit.
- Business Visitor stream — for conferences, negotiations or exploratory visits (not work).
Key requirements
- Show a genuine intention to visit temporarily and to leave before your visa ends.
- Have enough funds to support your stay.
- Meet health and character requirements.
Subclass 417
Working Holiday
The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) lets young adults from eligible countries holiday and work in Australia for up to a year. You can extend for a second and third year by completing specified work in regional Australia.
Key eligibility
- Hold an eligible passport for the subclass 417 arrangement.
- Be aged 18 to 30 (up to 35 for some countries) when you apply.
- Apply as an individual (no dependent children can accompany you).
- Have enough funds for your stay; meet health and character requirements.
Extending your stay
- Complete 3 months of specified work (e.g. regional/agricultural) for a second-year visa.
- Complete 6 months of specified work to qualify for a third-year visa.
Subclass 462
Work and Holiday
The Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) is a working holiday option for passport holders of partner countries, with some additional education, English and government-support requirements. You can holiday and work in Australia for up to a year, with extension options.
Key eligibility
- Hold an eligible passport for the subclass 462 arrangement.
- Be aged 18 to 30 when you apply and apply as an individual.
- Meet education and English language requirements (these vary by country).
- Provide any government letter of support required for your country.
Extending your stay
- Complete specified work in northern or regional Australia to qualify for a second-year visa.
- A third-year visa may be available after further specified work.
* Indicative figures only — age limits, stay periods and rules change. Always confirm current details with the Department of Home Affairs or one of our registered migration agents.
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