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:

  1. Schedule a free consultation with Results Migration to decide which visitor visa option is best for your circumstances
  2. Results Migration will help you lodge your application
  3. 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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