Main Streams:
- Tourist Stream (Apply outside Australia): For holidays, recreation, or seeing family/friends.
- Tourist Stream (Apply inside Australia): For visitors already in Australia wanting to extend their stay.
- Sponsored Family Stream: For visiting family members; requires sponsorship by an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Business Visitor Stream: For short business visits like attending meetings, conferences, or negotiations.
- Approved Destination Status Stream: For citizens from certain areas of China in tour groups.
- Frequent Traveller Stream: For frequent business or personal travellers (mainly Chinese passport holders).
Duration & Stay
- Usually up to 3, 6, or 12 months.
- Single or multiple entry options depending on the case.
Basic Requirements
- Have a valid passport.
- Show genuine temporary stay intentions.
- Show proof of sufficient funds.
- May need to provide health insurance and health exams.
- Demonstrate no criminal record.
Common Supporting Documents
- Passport bio page.
- Recent photograph.
- Travel itinerary.
- Proof of funds (bank statements, income source).
- Letter of invitation (if visiting someone).
- Ties to home country (job letter, property documents, etc.).
