Visitor visa (subclass 600) Frequent Traveller stream
The Frequent Traveller stream is for people who travel frequently to Australia for a short visit for tourism, visiting family or friends or for business visit purposes. Business visit purposes includes making general business or employment enquiries, negotiations or participating in a conference.
The visa might be granted for a period of up to 10 years and has a higher visa application charge than the other Visitor visa streams.
The Frequent Traveller visa commenced in December 2016 as a trial for holders of passports from the People’s Republic of China, who are applying from within China. The visa is only available online.
The visa has been introduced as a trial and therefore numbers are limited. It might be extended to other passport holders in the future.
Note that this visa allows a maximum of three months stay on each visit to Australia. Parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents should consider existing arrangements in the Visitor (subclass 600) Tourist stream.
Before you apply
You can apply for this visa if you hold a passport from the People’s Republic of China, and are applying from within China. Applications can only be made online.
Before you apply you need to make an appointment for collection of biometric identifiers (photograph and fingerprints) at an Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC) in China. Once you have had biometrics collected at the AVAC you will be issued with a Visa Lodgement Number (VLN). You cannot lodge an application for this visa without a valid VLN.
More information about making an appointment for collection of biometrics at an AVAC in China is available on the Australian Embassy in China website.
Note that this visa allows a maximum of three months stay on each visit to Australia. Parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents should consider existing arrangements in the Visitor (subclass 600) Tourist stream.
You should not apply for this visa if you intend to visit for medical treatment or to transit through Australia.
If you plan to get a new passport, you should do so before applying for your visa. In most cases, you and your family members must have valid passports to be granted this visa.
You might be able to update your passport details using ImmiAccount.
Cost
There is an application charge for this visa of AUD$1020. We do not usually refund the visa application charge if you apply for the 600 Frequent Traveller visa when you are eligible for a cheaper visa, or if the visa application is refused or withdrawn.
Other costs
You could have to pay other costs, such as the costs of health assessments and police certificates, or any other certificates or tests. You are responsible for making the necessary arrangements yourself.
What this visa lets you do
The visa lets you visit Australia multiple times for up to three months on each visit:
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for tourism, visiting family and friends, or business visitor purposes
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for multiple visits of up to three months stay on each entry.
The visa may be granted with a validity period of up to 10 years.
You may enter Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid. However, you must not stay in Australia for more than 12 months in any period of 24 months.
Who could get this visa
To be granted this visa, you must:
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hold a passport from the People’s Republic of China
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meet health and character requirements
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have enough money to support yourself during your stay in Australia
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be genuinely intending to stay only temporarily in Australia.
You must be in China when you apply.
You must be outside Australia when the visa is decided.
You do not need a sponsor to apply for this stream.
Health requirements
You must meet certain health requirements. The health examinations you need will depend on your personal circumstances, including your period of stay, country of citizenship, time spent in another country during the last five years and your intended activities in Australia. The results of your health examinations are generally valid for 12 months.
You will be advised after you lodge your application whether you need to complete health examinations.
Health insurance
You are responsible for all your health costs while you are in Australia. You will not be covered by Australia's national health scheme (Medicare) unless your country has areciprocal health care agreement with Australia.
We recommend that you take out health insurance each time you travel to Australia.
Character requirements
You must meet certain character requirements. You must be prepared to provide a police certificate from each country you have lived in for 12 months or more during the past 10 years after you turned 16 years of age. Do not arrange for police certificates until we ask you to.
Debts to the Australian Government
You must have no outstanding debts to the Australian Government or have arranged to repay any outstanding debts to the Australian Government before this visa can be granted.
Provide biometrics
You will need to provide biometrics (a scientific form of identification) at an Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC) in China before lodging an application in this stream. More information is available on the Australian Embassy in China website.
Including family in your application
Family members who want to travel to Australia with you must lodge separate visa applications. You cannot include them in your application.
How to apply
Applying for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) - Frequent Traveller visitor stream is a two step process:
Step 1: Provide your Biometrics and obtain your VLN
Make an appointment for collection of biometric identifiers (photograph and fingerprints) at an Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC) in China. When you have had biometrics collected at the AVAC you will be issued with a VLN. You cannot lodge an application for this visa without a valid VLN.
Step 2: Lodge your application online
You can apply for this visa online at: Application for a Visitor Frequent Traveller Visa.
Information to assist you with your online lodgement is available at ImmiAccount.
You must pay the visa application charge by credit card when you apply.
After you have applied
After you have lodged your application and documents, we will acknowledge that we have received your information.
You can track and manage your application using your ImmiAccount.
Wait for a decision
We have visa processing times for each visa.
Your application could take longer if you need character or health checks (including chest x-rays), if you need to provide more information, or if your application is incomplete.
Do not make arrangements to travel to Australia until you are advised in writing that you have been granted a visa.
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You can apply online for the following visitor visas if you are outside Australia and you hold a passport from an eligible country.
Visitor visa (subclass 600)
This visa is for people travelling to Australia:
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As a tourist
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For business visitor activities
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To see family
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On tour with a registered travel agent from the People’s Republic of China
The visa allows you to visit Australia for a period as determined by the Minister.
Electronic Travel Authority visa (subclass 601)
This visa is for people travelling to Australia:
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As a tourist
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For business visitor activities
In most cases, this visa allows you to visit Australia on multiple occasions within 12 months from the date of the grant of the visa or the life of the visa holder’s passport (whichever is shorter) for three months at a time.
You must be outside Australia when the Electronic Travel Authority visa is granted or, if you apply for it while you are in immigration clearance, then you must be in immigration clearance at the time it is granted.
eVisitor (subclass 651)
This is a free visa for certain people travelling to Australia:
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As a tourist
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For business visitor activities
This visa allows you to visit Australia for three months at a time and travel to and enter Australia on multiple occasions within 12 months from the date the visa is granted.
Australia has excellent medical facilities for treatment and consultation.
You may wish to apply for a medical treatment visa in order to:
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Attend medical treatment or a medical consultation
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Donate an organ in Australia
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Support someone needing medical treatment who holds or has applied for this visa
Enjoy your retirement by spending time in Australia.
You may want to apply for an Investor Retirement visa if you are:
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A self-funded retiree who wants to live in Australia during your retirement years
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A retiree who wants to spend some of your retirement years in Australia
You may also want to apply for a visitor visa if you:
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Are a New Zealand citizen who wants to visit, live, study or work in Australia
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Are a family member of a New Zealand citizen who wants to live and work in Australia
If you want to make a short stopover in Australia on your way to another country, you will need to hold an Australia visa. A Subclass 771 (Transit) visa is likely to be the most appropriate visa for that. This visa lets you:
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Travel via Australia
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Enter and stay in Australia for up to 72 hours
You may need a bridging visa if your Australian visa has expired and you want to:
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Remain in Australia while you are waiting for a decision on another Australian visa application
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Travel to and from Australia while you are waiting for a decision on another Australian visa application
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Stay in Australia while you make arrangements to leave or finalise your immigration matter
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card (ABTC) is valid for five years from date of issue and provides business people faster and easier entry to economies of the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia.
ABTC holders (except New Zealanders) are generally holders of a Visitor visa (subclass 600) - Business Visitor stream.
Note: As the Business Visitor stream permits both business and tourism activities, ABTC holders who have AUS printed on the reverse side of their card are not required to apply for a separate visa for any short stay tourism activities they wish to undertake in Australia during the validity of their APEC card.
