Australia is one of the most popular tourist destinations because :

• You can travel to some of the most beautiful cities.
• The landscape is simply marvelous.
• The monuments and history surrounding them are riveting.
• The traveling policies are clear and concise.
• The roads are well-maintained.
• The cultural diversity is impressive.
• The diversity in wildlife and flora and fauna is stunning.
• The country can satisfy travelers with varied tastes.
• Accommodation of various prices is found.
• High quality of life can be seen.
• The native people are warm and co-operative.

The different types of Visitor visas for Australia are :

• Subclass 600 (Visitor Visa)
• Subclass 601 (Electronic Travel Authority)
• Subclass 651 (eVisitor)
• Subclass 417 (Working Holiday Visa)
• Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday visa)
• Subclass 771 (Transit visa)

The various streams under the Visitor visa (Subclass 600) for Australia are :

• Tourist stream (apply in Australia)
• Tourist stream (apply outside Australia)
• Sponsored family stream
• Business visitor stream
• Approved Destination Status stream
• Frequent traveller stream

Yes, the Australian tourist visa offers multiple entries.

Yes, it is easy to get an Australian tourist visa. But you have to meet the necessary requirements.

The validity of the Australia tourist visa is one year (maximum).

You can spend up to 3 months in Australia using a tourist visa.

Yes, it is possible to enter Australia more than once by using a tourist visa. But, in that case, your visa must be a multiple entry visa.

No, there are no limitations in the number of times that you can visit Australia on a multiple-entry tourist visa.

Yes, you can apply for the extension of the tourist visa.

But, you must remember :

• There must be no 8503 conditions levied
• It is also known as the “no further stay condition”
• You must have a passport from an approved list of countries.
• The passport must be valid for at least six more months.

The 8503 condition is a type of condition in the visa. It prevents visa holders from applying for extensions while staying in Australia.

You have the 8503 conditions on your visa because :

• You have spent a lot of time in Australia.
• You belong to a high-risk country.
• You have abused visa conditions in the previous stay.

You can get a new visa from the embassy if :

• You meet all the visa conditions stated in the visa.
• You have a valid E-visitor visa (Subclass 651),

Or

• ETA visa (Subclass 601)

Or

• Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
• You match the eligibility requirements.
• You do not have 8503 conditions on your visa.
• You want to extend the visa for tourism purposes.

No, the eVisitor Visa (Subclass 651) cannot be extended.

No, it is not possible to work with the Australia tourist visa.

Yes, you can study with a tourist visa in Australia.

But :

• The course must be less than 3 months.
• If you want to get a degree, you must apply for a study visa.

The items that are prohibited from bringing in Australia are :

• Weapons
• Drugs
• Protected wildlife
• Steroids
• Firearms
• Packaged food
• Fresh food
• Plants
• Fruit
• Skins
• Meat
• Seeds
• Feathers

After you declare the goods, then :

• A biosecurity officer assesses the goods.
• He/she will determine if the goods possess any risk.
• If it is low risk, then it will be returned to you.
• If it is a high risk, you will have to pay for the treatment of the goods.

Or

• Dispose of the goods voluntarily.

No, there is no limit to the amount of money that you can bring into Australia.

But, money over AUD $ 10,000 must be declared.

No, a visa stamp is not required for the tourist visa of Australia. The visa is electronically linked to the passport number.

The things that you must know about the visa cover letter are :

• It is the letter that details the purpose of your visit.
• The letter must explain the intent of your travel.
• The time and places you wish to visit
• The funding of the trip
• The detailed itinerary of the visit
• The length of the trip

No, it is not acceptable to undergo medical examinations before the lodging of the visa application.

If it is needed, then :

• The visa office will notify you.
• You have to make arrangements with an approved doctor in the immigration panel.

No, travel or health insurance is not compulsory for the Australia tourist visa.

Travel or health insurance is recommended as the medical costs in Australia are expensive.

Subclass 601 is also known as the Electronic Travel Authority.

• It has a validity of 12 months.
• You can visit as many times as you want.
• You can stay up to 3 months each time you enter the country.
• You must pay the online application service charge of AUD20.

The conditions attached to the Subclass 601 are :

• The applicant must not engage in any work.
• You can opt for training or studies that are less than 3 months.
• You must have no criminal records.
• You must not have tuberculosis while entering the country.

The countries which can get the Subclass 601 are :

The eVisitor visa is a type of non-immigrant visa.

• It is also known as Subclass 651.
• The validity of the visa is 12 months.
• You can stay for a maximum of three months when you enter Australia.
• There are no visa fees charged.
• The duration of the visa starts from the day it is given.

With the eVisitor visa, you can :

• Have a vacation
• Visit friends or family
• Study for a period of three months or less
• Conduct business activities

The countries approved for the eVisitor visa are :

The transit visa allows people to be in Australia for 72 hours. It is known as Subclass 771.

The different visa types under Subclass 462 are :

• First Work and Holiday visa
• Second Work and Holiday visa
• Third Work and Holiday visa

The eligible countries for Subclass 462 are :

The various types of visas within Subclass 417 are :

• First Working Holiday visa
• Second Working Holiday visa
• Third Working Holiday visa

The supporting documents you must submit if you are self-employed are :

• Registration license of the business
• Bank statement of your business (past six months)
• Income tax returns of the business (past three years)

The supporting documents if you are a minor applying for an Australia tourist visa are :

• NOC from the parent
• Birth certificate
• Form 1299
• Parents must submit :
  • PAN card, or
  • Passport

• Proof of retirement
• Bank statements
• Pension book

The supporting documents you need to provide if the reason for the visit is tourism are :

• Travel documents
• Travel itinerary
• Hotel bookings
• Tickets

The supporting documents needed if you are visiting friends or family is:

• Letter of invitation
• Inviters must submit: Passport Or Residence permit & Utility bill Or Electricity bill

The photo requirements for the Australia tourist visa are:

• The size of the image must be 3.5*4.5 cm.
• No selfie
• The image must be printed on high-quality paper.
• No frame or border
• There must be no head covering (except in case of religion purposes)
• The photo must be visible.
• The image must be without shadows, red eyes, and blurs.