The Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) Tourist Stream allows international travelers to visit Australia for holidays, sightseeing, or visiting family and friends. Applications from Pakistan are lodged 100% online through the Department of Home Affairs ImmiAccount system.
Australia does not require passport submission for visa stamping; visas are digitally recorded in the Department’s database and verified by airlines via the global Advance Passenger Processing (APP) system.
Eligibility
- Must be a genuine visitor who intends to stay temporarily in Australia and obey all visa conditions.
- Sufficient funds for your own support during your entire stay.
- Satisfy Australian health criteria (chest X-ray or medical examination may be requested).
- Satisfy character requirements (no substantial criminal history).
Required Documents
- Color scan of current valid passport information page
- National identity card (CNIC) with NAATI-certified English translation if not in English
- Official bank account statements for the past 6 months stamped by issuing bank
- Letter from employer approving leave and confirming return to position
- Pay slips for the last 3 months
- Family Registration Certificate (FRC) issued by NADRA
- Comprehensive itinerary of planned sights, internal travel, and hotel bookings
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Open ImmiAccount Online: Register an account on online.immi.gov.au and select “New Application > Visitor > Visitor Visa (600)”.
- Complete Guided Application Pages: Provide employment history, travel history, contact details, and declarations.
- Attach Certified Color PDF Documents: Upload clearly labeled color PDF scans directly under the matching document categories.
- Pay Visa Application Charge & Biometrics: Pay the application fee in AUD. Attend an Australian Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) in Pakistan for biometrics collection upon receiving the request letter.
Fees
Standard fee: $195 AUD base application charge. Department of Home Affairs standard Subclass 600 charge.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Uploading Black and White Photocopies: The Department strongly requests high-resolution color scans of original documents.
- Unclear Employment Letters: Letters that do not specify the salary amount, exact approved leave dates, or employer contact details.
Practical Tips
- Always keep a copy of your Visa Grant Notice PDF on your phone and printed during transit.
- Check visa conditions on your grant notice (e.g. 8101 No Work, 8201 Max 3 Months Study, 8503 No Further Stay).
Official Government Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Condition 8503 (No Further Stay)?
Condition 8503 means that once you enter Australia on this visa, you cannot apply for another substantive visa while remaining inside Australia, except under strictly defined exceptional compassionate circumstances.
Official source: Australian Department of Home Affairs. VisaGlobe is an independent travel portal and not an authorized agent of the Australian Government.
