Australia Visitor Visa

Australia Tourist Visa:

An Australia Tourist Visa is a type of non-immigrant visa. It allows foreign nationals to visit Australia for a short time period.

Indian citizens who wish to visit Australia for tourism purposes have to apply for the visitor visa (Subclass 600), which allows them to go to Australia for business or tourism related activities.

According to the Australia embassy

When you apply for a tourist visa, you cannot work for any business or sell services/goods in Australia.
People intending informal study or training for less than 3 months, may also apply for a Visitor visa.
Parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents are able to apply for Visitor visas to visit Australia for longer.

The eligibility requirements of an Australia Tourist Visa are

You must have sufficient funds to support yourself.
You must display intent to return to your home country.
You must display the purpose of the visit.
You must show that you are in good health.
You must display that you have a good character.
You must show proof that you have no criminal records.
You must not have any debts towards the Australian government.
You must not accept or seek any jobs.
You cannot study using this visa.
You must follow the laws of the country.

If you are visiting family or friends, then:

You must show the letter of invitation.

If you are traveling the country, then:

You must show your travel documents.

If you are visiting for medical purposes, then:

You must show the medical documents needed.

People who can apply for the Subclass 600 (Visitor) Visa are given in the table below:

Stream type	Who can apply
Tourist stream (apply in Australia)	People who want to go to Australia to explore or visit family. The purpose cannot be business or medical treatment.
Tourist stream (apply outside Australia)	People who want to visit Australia to explore or visit family.
Sponsored family stream	People who want to visit family members in Australia. Family members sponsor the trip
Business visitor stream	People who want to visit Australia for business purposes.