Questions About Australia Tourist & Business Visitor Visas
These answers cover common questions from Indian applicants. They are general information only; current Department of Home Affairs instructions and the facts of the individual application take priority.
Before you prepare or lodge the application
Use these answers to understand the basic distinction between tourism and business visitor travel, common document issues and the online process.
Which Australia visa services do you provide?
We focus on Visitor visa (subclass 600) applications for tourism, visits to family or friends, and eligible short business visitor activities. We do not advertise student, work or migration services on this website.
Which visa is commonly used for tourism in Australia?
The Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream is one route used for genuine temporary tourism, cruises and visits to family or friends. The correct route depends on the applicant’s circumstances.
What does “genuine visitor” mean?
Home Affairs requires Visitor visa applicants to genuinely intend a temporary stay and to comply with visa conditions. The application should therefore make the purpose, proposed stay, finances and circumstances outside Australia understandable.
What is the Australia Business Visitor stream for?
It can cover eligible short business activities such as general business enquiries, certain contract discussions, official visits and participation in qualifying conferences, trade fairs or seminars.
Can I work in Australia on a Visitor visa?
A Visitor visa is for genuine temporary visitors. The Business Visitor stream does not permit ordinary work for or provision of services to an Australian business, and it does not permit direct selling to the public.
How long can an Australia Tourist stream visa allow me to stay?
Home Affairs currently describes the Tourist stream as allowing a visit of up to 12 months. The period actually granted and all conditions are stated in the visa decision.
How long can a Business Visitor stay?
Home Affairs currently describes the Business Visitor stream as generally allowing a stay of up to 3 months. The actual grant and conditions are determined by Home Affairs.
Do I need a fixed minimum bank balance?
There is no single bank-balance number that fits every applicant. The financial evidence should make sense for the trip length, expected costs, source of funds and the applicant’s normal circumstances.
Which bank statements should I provide?
Recent statements are commonly relevant because they can show available funds and normal account activity. The exact period and evidence should follow current requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Do I need an invitation letter for a family visit?
An invitation can help explain the purpose and accommodation, but it does not replace the applicant’s own financial, occupation and personal evidence.
Do I need an invitation for a business visit?
An invitation or meeting confirmation is often useful where it reflects the real business purpose. Conference or trade-fair registration may also be relevant.
What documents does a salaried applicant usually need?
Passport and identity information, travel evidence, finances, employment and approved leave may all be relevant. The exact set depends on the applicant and purpose of travel.
What documents are useful for a business owner?
Company registration, business activity, financial records, ownership evidence and documents supporting the travel purpose may be relevant. The application should reflect the real operating business.
Can another person sponsor my trip?
A genuine funding arrangement can be explained and supported where relevant. The application should still accurately describe the applicant’s own circumstances and the relationship to the person paying.
Should documents in Hindi or another language be translated?
Home Affairs guidance requires non-English documents to be translated into English in accordance with the applicable translation requirements.
Are applications lodged online?
Home Affairs states that most Australian visa applications are lodged online through ImmiAccount. The applicable route should be checked for the specific application.
Do I need biometrics?
For new Australian visa applications lodged in India from 26 October 2026, applicants may be required to provide biometrics such as fingerprints and a facial image. Home Affairs will notify you if this applies and explain how to complete it.
Should I buy flight tickets before approval?
Home Affairs advises applicants to consider booking flights after the visa has been granted. If you make non-refundable bookings earlier, understand the financial risk.
What if I had a previous visa refusal?
Answer the application questions truthfully. Review the earlier decision and understand whether the circumstances or evidence have changed before lodging a new application.
Can a visa agent guarantee approval?
No. Only the Australian Department of Home Affairs can decide the application, validity, stay period and conditions.
Can you guarantee processing time?
No. Official processing times can change and individual applications vary. A private consultant cannot guarantee a decision date.
Can applicants outside Delhi contact you?
Yes. Our physical office is in New Delhi, and applicants elsewhere in India can discuss Tourist or Business Visitor documentation by phone or WhatsApp.
Tell us the purpose of your Australia trip
We can explain which of our Tourist or Business Visitor services is relevant.