Processing Times: Visitor Visas Subclass 600, 601 & 651
If you would like to come to Australia for a holiday, you will need to apply for a visitor visa. There are three types of visitor visas and your country of origin will determine which visa you can apply for, including:
- Visitor visa (subclass 600);
- Electronic Travel Authority visa (subclass 601); and
- eVisitor (Subclass 651)
601 & 651 Visa Processing Times
| Visa Subclass | 75% of applications processed | 90% of applications processed |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Travel Authority – 601 | Processed in less than one business day | |
| eVisitor – 651 | Processed in less than one business day | |
600 Visa Processing Times
| Stream | 75% of applications processed | 90% of applications processed |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist | 20 days | 33 days |
| Business Visitor | 9 days | 20 days |
| Frequent Traveller | 5 days | 18 days |
| Sponsored Family | 50 days | 70 days |
| Approved Destination Status | 2 days | 5 days |
Visitor Visa (600, 601 & 651) Timeline & Stages
Results Migration can help you get your visitor visa and will take you through the following stages:
- Schedule a free consultation with Results Migration to decide which visitor visa option is best for your circumstances
- Results Migration will help you lodge your application
- Results Migration can also assist you in organising your travel insurance and declaring any criminal convictions that may affect your application
Common issues that cause delays in visitor visa processing times
There are many reasons why your application may be delayed, including:
- Whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents;
- How quickly you respond to any requests for additional information;
- How long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided; and
- How long it takes to receive additional information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health and character requirements
How can Results Migration help you?
Results Migration have an abundance of experience with visitor visas and will be able to assist you from beginning until end. Results Migration will also provide the information to your employer so make sure that your application moves as quickly as possible.
For more information visit:
https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa-1/600-
https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa-1/601-
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