Visitor Visa

Visitor visa allows tourists, business visitors or to visit family for 3, 6 or 12 months.

Tourist stream (apply in Australia)

This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to see family and friends or for purposes other than business or medical treatment. after your marriage in Australia.

You must:

• intend to stay in Australia to visit only
• have enough money for your stay in Australia

Stay

Up to 12 months

Tourist stream (apply outside Australia)

This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to go on a cruise or to see family and friends.

You must

• intend to come to Australia to visit only
• have enough money for your stay in Australia
• not work in Australia

Stay

Up to 12 months

Sponsored family stream

This visa stream lets people who are sponsored, usually by a family member, come to Australia to visit their family members.

• You must be sponsored by an eligible family member who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• We might ask your sponsor to pay a security bond
• With this visa you can study or train for up to 3 months

Stay

Up to 12 months

Business visitor stream

This visa stream lets you visit Australia for business reasons.

With this visa you can:

• make a short visit for business visitor reasons, but you can’t work or sell goods or services
• negotiate contracts
• take part in a conference or trade fair. You can’t be paid by the organisers to take part

You must:

• be a genuine visitor travelling to Australia for business visitor activities
• be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your application

Stay

Up to 12 months