Are you in Australia and your current visa is about to expire? But, you wish to extend your stay for tourism purpose? You may apply for a new Visitor visa (subclass 600) as you cannot extend this visa. If you are eligible to apply, then you must do so minimum two weeks before the expiry date of your current visa.
Please note, [/b]an Australian Visitor visa (subclass 600) will be granted to you, if:
· You found to be substantially abiding by your previous visa conditions
· You meet key eligibility criteria for visa subclass 600
· You do not have a 'No further stay' Condition 8503 applicable on your visa
If you are a Visitor visa or a Working Holiday visa holder, then you can extend your stay in Australia to make a total duration of up to 12 months or less, until and unless you fall under any exceptions.
Let's better understand about Australia's Visitor Visa Subclass 600[/b][/b]
Under Visitor Visa Tourist stream, you can visit Australia as a tourist for purposes like, visiting your family and friends, visiting as a tourist, for a cruise, or a purpose other than medical treatment or business for a duration of up to 12 months.
But, to be eligible have a genuine intention to stay to visit only and must have enough money to support your entire stay in Australia.
Additionally, this visitor visa also allows you to get trained or study for maximum 3 months in total 12 months duration this visa. But if the main reason of your travelling to Australia is to pursue a long-term study program, then you must apply for a student visa.[/b]
Once applied, the DHA generally processes 75% of applications within 44 days and 90% in 48 days.
But, your application processing may take longer, if:
· Your application is found to be incomplete or contains incorrect information
· You miss any supporting documents or information
· DHA is taking longer time to verify your documents and information
Eligibility requirements for Australia Visitor Visa subclass 600[/b][/b]
· You must meet Australia's health and character requirement in order to ensure that you don't impose any public health and safety risks to Australian community
· You must have access to enough proof of funds to support yourself when you are in Australia
· You must be a genuine visitor with an intention to live temporarily in Australia and not to do things that your visa doesn't allow you to do
Stepwise process to apply for Visitor Visa[/b][/b]
In order to apply for a visitor or tourist visa to Australia from India[/b] or any other country, you may follow a step-by-step process.
Ø Identity proof
Ø Proof of change of name, if applicable (a marriage or divorce certificate)
Ø Genuine visitor documents as a proof that you are visiting Australia on a temporary basis
Ø Character documents
Ø Additional documents if you are under 18
Though, instead of spending your precious time and efforts on figuring out things on your own and still ending up with visa refusals due to silly errors or missing documents, you can join hands with experienced Australian visa and immigration consultants, who can guide you towards the right direction.
Please note, [/b]an Australian Visitor visa (subclass 600) will be granted to you, if:
· You found to be substantially abiding by your previous visa conditions
· You meet key eligibility criteria for visa subclass 600
· You do not have a 'No further stay' Condition 8503 applicable on your visa
If you are a Visitor visa or a Working Holiday visa holder, then you can extend your stay in Australia to make a total duration of up to 12 months or less, until and unless you fall under any exceptions.
Let's better understand about Australia's Visitor Visa Subclass 600[/b][/b]
Under Visitor Visa Tourist stream, you can visit Australia as a tourist for purposes like, visiting your family and friends, visiting as a tourist, for a cruise, or a purpose other than medical treatment or business for a duration of up to 12 months.
But, to be eligible have a genuine intention to stay to visit only and must have enough money to support your entire stay in Australia.
Additionally, this visitor visa also allows you to get trained or study for maximum 3 months in total 12 months duration this visa. But if the main reason of your travelling to Australia is to pursue a long-term study program, then you must apply for a student visa.[/b]
Once applied, the DHA generally processes 75% of applications within 44 days and 90% in 48 days.
But, your application processing may take longer, if:
· Your application is found to be incomplete or contains incorrect information
· You miss any supporting documents or information
· DHA is taking longer time to verify your documents and information
Eligibility requirements for Australia Visitor Visa subclass 600[/b][/b]
· You must meet Australia's health and character requirement in order to ensure that you don't impose any public health and safety risks to Australian community
· You must have access to enough proof of funds to support yourself when you are in Australia
· You must be a genuine visitor with an intention to live temporarily in Australia and not to do things that your visa doesn't allow you to do
Stepwise process to apply for Visitor Visa[/b][/b]
In order to apply for a visitor or tourist visa to Australia from India[/b] or any other country, you may follow a step-by-step process.
- Get your valid passport and complete your health examinations before applying
- Seek professional assistance with your application from registered migration consultants
- Gather relevant documents like:
Ø Identity proof
Ø Proof of change of name, if applicable (a marriage or divorce certificate)
Ø Genuine visitor documents as a proof that you are visiting Australia on a temporary basis
Ø Character documents
Ø Additional documents if you are under 18
- Apply for Visa online by creating ImmiAccount
- Submit complete application along with documents and application fee
- Wait till DHA processes your application
- Visa outcome stage. The DHA will inform you the decision in writing and provide you a visa grant number, date from which your visa starts and all visa conditions applicable on your visa
Though, instead of spending your precious time and efforts on figuring out things on your own and still ending up with visa refusals due to silly errors or missing documents, you can join hands with experienced Australian visa and immigration consultants, who can guide you towards the right direction.