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Are you planning to travel, work or visit your child who is studying in Australia? The 600 visa is the visa that helps you realize this plan legally. So what is an Australian 600 visa? What are the requirements for an Australian 600 visa and what is the procedure for applying for a 600 visa? This IDP article will provide you with detailed information, helping you prepare your application more fully and easily.
The Australian 600 visa is a form of visa for individuals who come to Australia for a short period of time for the purpose of visiting family, friends, tourism or business.
Visas are divided into two main categories:
Tourism category: Suitable for individuals who want to come to Australia to visit relatives or children who are studying and living in Australia, combined with tourism.
Short-term business category: For entrepreneurs who want to come to Australia to survey the market, participate in conferences, meet partners and sign contracts.
To be granted an Australian 600 visa, you need to meet some of the following important conditions:
Depending on the length of your Australian tourist visa, you may be required to prove that you are in good health. You need to prove that you do not have medical conditions that affect public health, the health system and social services in Australia. Normally, if you apply for a visa of 6 months or more, you will need to go for a medical examination as prescribed by the application processing department.
You must have the financial means or financial means to cover the full cost of your stay in Australia.
You must prove that you only need to stay in Australia temporarily, complying with the conditions set out in the visa.
You are only allowed to carry out activities such as market surveys, negotiations, signing contracts, participating in seminars or official visits of the Government. You are not allowed to work for or provide services to an Australian business, nor are you allowed to sell directly to Australian consumers.
When applying for an Australian 600 visa, you need to prepare all the required documents to increase your chances of successful processing. Here are the important documents that you need to prepare:
A valid passport with personal information and all pages with entry/exit stamps or visa labels from any country.
Card photo (passport size, taken no more than 6 months).
Birth certificate
Citizen ID
The most recent bank statement.
Passbook.
Proof of income.
Certificate of property ownership (if any)
Employment contract and leave confirmation letter.
Business registration certificate and tax report for the latest fiscal year.
If you are a student over the age of 18, provide a certificate from the school.
Note: Some of the above documents are for reference only and may change depending on the time of law adjustment from the Australian consular and visa processing authorities.
Tourist visa: A detailed plan of the itinerary and accommodation in Australia, proof of relationship (if visiting), a copy of the sponsor's passport, and financial proof of the sponsor if they cover the cost of the trip.
If neither your parents nor legal guardians accompany you, you must provide a letter of consent from the unaccompanied person accompanied by a copy of their national ID/passport.
The consent letter must be notarized by a competent authority in Vietnam or abroad (if applicable).
Confirmation of housing (e.g., homestay, hostel) in Australia and specific information of the guardian in Australia.
To ensure a smooth and fast 600 visa process, you need to know the steps to prepare and apply. Here is a detailed guide to the steps to apply for an Australian 600 visa:
Step 1: Register for an ImmiAccount account.
Step 2: Upload the required documents and pay the application fee.
Step 3: After applying, you will receive a confirmation notice from the visa processing agency. Keep in mind that you may be asked to take a few more steps.
Step 5: You will receive a written visa approval result if accepted. In the event of a refusal, you will also receive a written notification, accompanied by the reason for the refusal and the complaint information.
The cost of the 600 Australian visas will vary depending on the visa category such as tourism, family visit, or business. The fee for a 600 tourist/business visa (submitted outside Australia) is AUD 195.
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Thus, you know what are the conditions for applying for an Australian 600 visa and the steps to apply for a 600 visa. The Australian 600 visa is a visa that allows you to enter Australia for a short period of time for the purpose of visiting family, tourism, or short-term business. However, the application preparation process can be quite complicated if you don't know the requirements.
If you have a child studying in Australia, the UK, or the US and want to visit your child and combine tourism, IDP can help you complete your visa application and be ready to accompany you so that you have a smooth journey.
IDP is also a reliable companion in your child's study abroad journey. IDP supports choosing the right school and and major, preparing study abroad documents, hunting for scholarships, and registering for the IELTS test. In addition, IDP also offers student services such as finding accommodation and transferring money internationally,... helping parents feel secure during their children's journey to study abroad.
Please contact the IDP hotline at 19006955 right away for detailed advice and realize your trip!
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