Australian Visitor Visa: subclass 600

Australian Visitor Visa: subclass 600.

This visa lets you visit Australia to stay for varying periods of up to three, six or twelve months at a time.

The visitor visa only allows tourism activities, no work is allowed.

This is a common visitor visa option for passport holders from many … Read the rest

Australian Visitor Visa: eVisitor subclass 651

Australian Visitor Visa: eVisitor subclass 651.

This visa lets you visit Australia to stay for up to three months at a time within a 12-month period.​

​​​​​​This is a free visa.​

You must be outside Australia when you lodge your application, and you must hold a passport from an eligible … Read the rest

State School costs in Australia for Temporary Visa Holders

Cost for Children of Temporary Visa Holders Studying in Australian Schools.

The rules for the children attending school in Australia while on a Tourist Visa may be different for the different States in Australia, as each State has its own Education Department.
The following, based on Queensland regulations, can give … Read the rest

Australian Visitor Visa Processing Times August 2018

Processing Times for getting an Australian Visitor Visa.

Tourist Stream Visitor Visa Processing Times August 2018.

75% of Global Tourist Stream Visitor Visas that were granted during the month of August 2018, took less than 22 days, while 10% took over 27 days.

Straightforward applications from some countries averaged 1 … Read the rest

From Visitor Visa to Partner Visa

Transferring From Visitor Visa to Partner Visa.

Some people who have entered Australia on a Visitor Visa have decided to get married, or enter into a de facto relationship, with an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

They then decide to stay in Australia, and apply for a Partner Visa. This … Read the rest

From Visitor Visa to Student Visa in Australia

Can I change a Visitor Visa to a Student Visa in Australia.

A visa cannot be changed, but anyone can make an application for a Student Visa, or any other Visa, but sometimes not while they are inside Australia, and there is no guarantee of it being granted.

If … Read the rest

Australian Visitor Visa Processing Times January 2018

Processing Times for getting an Australian Visitor Visa.

Tourist Stream Visitor Visa Processing Times.

75% of Global Tourist Stream Visitor Visas were processed in under 20 days, during the month ending 31st January 2018, while 10% took over 33 days.

Straightforward applications from some countries averaged 1 day, these will … Read the rest

Booking Flights Before Visa Grant

Should Visa Applicants Book Flights before the Visa is Granted.

Many visitors to Australia feel that booking a flight to Australia, when they submit their application, but before the visa is granted, will help the Immigration Official to grant their visa in time for that flight.

They are generally wrong.… Read the rest