Visitor visa (subclass 600)
Who it's for: For tourists, business visitors and people visiting family in Australia.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 6 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Main fee: A$250
- Family can join: No
- Can lead to permanent residence: No
- Decision time: Official processing-time tool
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | A$250 | — | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial · 6 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Main feeA$250Official wording
“Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream - outside Australia AUD250.00”
Family can joinNoOfficial wording
“You can't include family members in your application.”
Can lead to permanent residenceNoOfficial wording
“If you want to stay longer or permanently in Australia you will need to apply for a visa that allows this.”
Decision timeOfficial processing-time tool ↗Official wording
“This will show the processing times for recently decided applications.”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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