Visitor Visa
These Visas are there for people to visit Australia for a holiday, sightseeing, social or recreational reasons, to visit relatives, friends or for other short-term non-work purposes.For people who wish to visit Australia, there are a number of visa options available.
Tourists
Temporary tourist visas can be granted for a stay of 3 months or 6 months and also for 12 months in some circumstances. This tourist visa allows people who want to visit Australia for a holiday or recreation, or to visit family and friends. This visa can be applied for other short-term non-work purposes including study for less than three months. Sponsored Family Visitor visas for people who want to visit family in Australia. Formal sponsorship by an Australian citizen or permanent resident is required. The applicant must have an eligible relative in Australia or an Australian Government official willing to sponsor them. The sponsor provides a guarantee that their visitor will leave Australia before the visa expires. Support from the sponsor is taken into account by the visa decision-maker