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Tourism applicants
Travelers planning a temporary holiday, cruise or tourism visit.
Australia visitor-visa guidance for Filipinos
Prepare a clearer Australian visitor-visa application.
Organize your travel purpose, finances, itinerary and evidence supporting a genuine temporary visit.
Travel-purpose review
Financial-evidence guidance
No approval guarantees
Purpose review
Explain the reason, timing and duration of the
proposed visit.
Financial preparation
Show credible access to funds for the proposed
trip.
Temporary-visit evidence
Organize relevant employment, family and
personal records.
Transparent expectations
An invitation or complete file does not
guarantee visa approval.
Visitor-visa overview
Australia’s Visitor visa subclass 600 covers eligible temporary visits.
The appropriate stream depends on the purpose and circumstances of the visit.
A visitor visa is not a work visa. Conditions and permitted activities are determined by the granted visa.
Applicants should review the stream,
permitted activities, granted stay period
and visa conditions that apply to their
circumstances. A planned visit should
remain consistent with the temporary
purpose of the visa.
Who this visa may fit
Common Australian visitor-visa situations
The suitable stream and supporting records depend on the purpose, length and personal circumstances of the proposed visit.
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Family visitors
Applicants visiting relatives or friends for a defined period.
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Other eligible visitors
Applicants whose purpose fits an applicable visitor stream.
Preparation areas
Documents and circumstances commonly reviewed in a visitor-visa application
The exact documents depend on the applicant, the purpose of travel and the selected visitor stream.
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Passport and identity
Provide clear and current identity and travel documents.
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Purpose and itinerary
Explain dates, accommodation and intended activities.
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Financial evidence
Show credible access to funds for the visit.
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Personal circumstances
Provide relevant employment, family or personal records.
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Host information
For family visits, prepare information about the host and relationship.
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Travel history
Disclose prior visas, refusals and travel history accurately.
Travel planning
Avoid unnecessary financial commitments before a visa decision.
An itinerary may explain the proposed visit, but purchasing non-refundable travel is a separate financial decision.
Consider the risk of paying for
non-refundable flights, accommodation,
tours or other travel arrangements before
the Department of Home Affairs decides the
application.
Official Australian information
Verify current subclass 600 requirements before submitting an application.
Visitor streams, required documents, application procedures, processing information and visa conditions can change.
Australian Department of Home Affairs
Review the official Visitor visa subclass 600 page for current streams, eligibility requirements, application steps and visa conditions.
Visit Official Australia WebsiteStart with your travel purpose
Prepare a more consistent Australian visitor-visa application.
Review your travel purpose, proposed dates, available funds, personal circumstances and supporting records before starting the official application.
Frequently asked questions
Important Australia visitor-visa questions
Visa requirements and conditions depend on the applicant and granted visa. Confirm current rules with Australia’s Department of Home Affairs.
Is subclass 600 a work visa?
No. It does not generally authorize
employment.
How long can a visitor stay?
The granted stay and entries are shown
on the visa decision.
Does an invitation guarantee approval?
No. It may support the purpose but does
not guarantee approval.
Should flights be purchased before approval?
Consider the risk of non-refundable
commitments before a decision.
Can AOICI guarantee approval?
No. Only Australia’s Department of Home
Affairs can decide the application.