Visitor visas
Considered management of Subclass 600 applications for tourism, business visitor activity and sponsored family stays - including complex cases with prior refusals.
A genuine temporary entrant
Visitor visas are assessed against a genuine intention to stay temporarily. For applicants from higher-scrutiny regions or with previous refusals, the evidentiary burden is significant. We draft submissions that address financial capacity, ties abroad and the specific purpose of the visit.
Tourist stream
Holidays and visits to family and friends. We address genuine-visit intent, funds and return incentives.
Business visitor
Conferences, negotiations and short business activities - framed within the limits of visitor conditions.
Sponsored family
Where a sponsor and security bond strengthen a family visit, we manage the sponsorship and any 8503 no-further-stay issues.
A grant is not always entry
Since March 2026 the Minister can, in limited circumstances, temporarily suspend travel for specified classes of offshore temporary visa holders. A granted visa does not always assure travel. Offshore visitor clients in affected regions should finalise plans promptly and check whether an exemption category applies - we advise on the current position.
Fees & charges
Fees current as at 3 July 2026 (FY2026‑27); the charge at your lodgement date applies - confirm at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Onshore figure is indicative.
Visitor visa FAQ
Can I work on a visitor visa?
No. Subclass 600 visitor visas carry a no-work condition (8101). Working - including some unpaid or trial work - can lead to visa cancellation. Business visitor activity is limited to negotiations, conferences and similar, not employment.
What is condition 8503?
Condition 8503 (No Further Stay) prevents you from applying for most other visas while in Australia. A waiver may be available in limited circumstances where events beyond your control arise after arrival. We advise on whether a waiver request is viable.
I have had a visa refused before - can I still apply?
Yes, but a prior refusal raises the evidentiary bar. A fresh application should directly address the reasons for the earlier decision with new, well-documented evidence of your circumstances and ties abroad. We build applications with that history in mind.
Do I need a visitor visa or an ETA / eVisitor?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can travel on an eVisitor (651) or Electronic Travel Authority; others must apply for a Subclass 600. Where a case is complex or the purpose of travel is unusual, the 600 is often the right vehicle.
Visit with certainty
Whether it is a family reunion or a complex business visit, we prepare visitor applications that meet the genuine-visitor test. We act for clients Australia-wide.