The subclass 600 visa is for tourists, business visitors, or visiting family for a period of 3, 6, or 12 months.
1. Tourist stream (apply outside Australia)
Benefit: This visa stream allows you to visit Australia as a tourist or to visit family and friends.
Duration of stay: 3, 6, or 12 months
Cost: From AUD 190
Processing time: Approximately 8 – 25 days
Basic visa conditions:
- Travel to Australia for tourism purposes only
- Be outside Australia when applying for the visa
- Meet health and character requirements
- Have sufficient money for the trip
- Pay your debts to the Australian Government
- Maintain adequate health insurance while in Australia
- No work
- Not participate in courses or training for more than 3 months
- Demonstrate ties to Vietnam, not overstaying the visa.
2. Tourist stream (apply while in Australia)
Benefits:
- Travel to Australia for tourism, visiting friends, family
- Suitable for short-term stay extensions in Australia
Duration of stay: Up to 12 months
Cost: From AUD 475
Processing time: Approximately 8 – 25 days
Basic visa conditions:
- Travel to Australia for tourism purposes only
- Be in Australia when applying for the visa
- Meet health and character requirements
- Have sufficient money for the trip
- Not participate in courses or training for more than 3 months
- No work
- Maintain adequate health insurance while in Australia
- Demonstrate ties to Vietnam, not overstaying the visa.
3. Business visitor stream
Benefit: Visa holders can pay a short-term visit to Australia for business reasons, contract negotiations, conference participation, etc.
Duration of stay: Up to 3 months
Cost: AUD 190
Processing time: Approximately 6 – 14 days
Basic visa conditions:
- Be a genuine visitor to Australia to engage in business visitor activities
- Be outside Australia when applying and receiving the decision
- Meet health and character requirements
- Have sufficient money for the trip
- Pay your debts to the Australian Government
- Comply with work limitation conditions
- Not participate in courses or training for more than 3 months
- No work
- Demonstrate ties to Vietnam, not overstaying the visa
4. Sponsored family stream
Benefits:
- Visit family, friends in Australia
- Tourism, vacation in Australia
- Study, participate in training courses up to 3 months
Duration of stay: Up to 12 months
Cost: From AUD190
Processing time: Approximately 34 – 66 days
Basic visa conditions:
For visa applicants:
- Intend to travel to Australia as a visitor only
- Meet health and character requirements
- Have sufficient money for the trip
- Pay your debts to the Australian Government
- Have an eligible sponsor
- Not participate in courses or training for more than 3 months
- No work
- Demonstrate ties to Vietnam, not overstaying the visa
For sponsors:
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Be at least 18 years old
- Meet sponsorship requirements
- Ensure the visa holder complies with visa conditions
- Ensure the visa holder complies with Australian employment laws and awards
- Repay any debts owed to the Australian Government by the visa holder
- Be able to pay a bond of 5,000 to 15,000 AUD (to be refunded after the visa holder ensures compliance with visa conditions and departs on time)
- Comply with sponsorship limitations