Australia Visitor Visa Subclass 600 (2026)

Australian Immigration-Travel Guides-Visa & Immigration

June 12, 2025

Updated on 17 October 2026

Most visitors to Australia who need a visa use the Visitor visa (subclass 600). It covers tourism, visiting family and short business visits. This guide covers which visa fits your passport, what to submit, the fee, and how to apply online. Holders of some passports, such as the UK and US, can use a free or low-cost electronic option instead of the subclass 600, while others, including Nigerian passport holders, must use the subclass 600.

Key facts

Item	Detail
Visa	Visitor visa, subclass 600 (tourist stream)
Application fee	Charged in AUD and reviewed each 1 July. The base fee was AUD 200 from 1 July 2025, and AUD 250 is quoted for applications made outside Australia in the 2026 schedule, so check the current figure on the Home Affairs fee page
Where to apply	Online, through an ImmiAccount
Stay	Usually 3, 6 or 12 months, as granted
Work	Not allowed
Processing time	Varies. Check the current estimate on the Department of Home Affairs processing times page

Which visa fits your passport

Option	Cost and who it suits	Planning point
eVisitor (subclass 651)	Free, for eligible passports, which include many European countries and the UK	Check the department’s eligibility list before you apply
Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)	A small service fee and no government charge, for eligible passports, which include the US, Canada and several others	Applied for online or through an app, so check the official page
Visitor visa (subclass 600)	Application fee, for passports not covered by the options above, such as Nigeria and India	Needs a full file: funds, ties, purpose and documents

The subclass 600 cannot be extended. If you want to stay longer, you must lodge a new application before the current visa expires. The permitted stay is set out in your grant letter, and applications made from inside Australia carry a much higher base fee than those made outside it.

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What the department looks for

Genuine temporary stay: you intend to visit, not live or work in Australia.
Enough money: funds for the trip, shown through your own statements or a sponsor.
Good character: police certificates may be requested.
Health: a medical examination is requested in some cases, depending on your plans and how long you stay.

Documents

Valid passport, with a scan of the photo page.
A recent passport-style photo.
Bank statements and proof of income.
Employer letter with approved leave, business registration, or school letter.
Travel plan with dates and accommodation, or an invitation from a host in Australia.
Family documents showing ties to your home country, such as marriage and birth certificates.

Upload clear scans. Documents that are not in English need certified translations.

Steps

Create an ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs website.
Choose the Visitor visa (subclass 600) and fill in the form.
Upload your documents.
Pay the fee online.
If asked, attend a health check or biometrics appointment. The request letter names the place.
Wait for the decision in your ImmiAccount. The visa is linked electronically to your passport.

Why applications fail

Not enough proof of funds for the length of stay.
Weak ties to your home country, so the officer doubts that you will leave.
Missing or inconsistent documents.
Health or character concerns.

For a step-by-step view from Enugu or any other Nigerian city, see our guide to applying for an Australian visa from Nigeria. If you plan to study, read the student visa and work rights guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use the eVisitor visa or an ETA instead?

Only if your passport is on the eligibility list for that option. Check the department’s list. Holders of passports that are not on it, such as Nigeria and India, apply for the subclass 600 visa.