Visitor Visa 600 Processing Time Australia

The visitors visa Australia 600 processing time varies depending on whether application is lodged decision ready or not, whether medical examination is required, and other departmental priorities.

Subclass 600 Visa Processing Time

The checklist provided by the department of home affairs or by applicant's representative can help the applicant to make sure they attached all the required documents to the application. See all required documents here: Visitor visa checklist.

Visitor visa 600 processing time 2023 can vary due to individual circumstances including:

• Whether you have lodged a complete application. This includes all necessary supporting documents.
• How promptly you respond to requests for more information.- How long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided.
• How long it takes to receive information from external agencies. This particularly relates to health, character, and national security requirements.
• Changes in application volumes.
• Changes in Ministerial policy and directions.

At present the Australian visitor visa processing time for lodged applications are:

Visitor Visa 600 Processing Time for Tourist Stream applied in Australia

• 25% of applications: Not Applicable
• 50% of applications: 7 Days
• 75% of applications: Not Applicable
• 90% of applications: 21 Days

Processing Time for Visitor Visa Tourist Stream applied outside Australia

• 25% of applications: Not Applicable
• 50% of applications:
• 75% of applications: Not Applicable
• 90% of applications: 28 Days

Family Sponsored Visitor Visa Australia Processing Time

• 25% of applications: Not Applicable
• 50% of applications: 43 Days
• 75% of applications: Not Applicable
• 90% of applications: 67 Days

600 Visitor Visa Process Time Business Visitor Stream

• 25% of applications: Not Applicable
• 50% of applications: 5 Days
• 75% of applications: Not Applicable
• 90% of applications: 14 Days

Visitor visa Australia Processing Time Approved Destination Status Stream

Australian visa 600 processing times are based on the age of applications finalised in a given period.

Australian Visitor Visa Processing Time Frequent Traveller Stream

Visa processing times are based on the age of applications finalised in a given period.

Priority Processing Visitor Visa Australia

Fast track processing is a premium service providing priority processing to certain Visitor visa (visa 600 Australia) applications. Visitor visa applicants who wish to receive fast track processing must pay the fast track fee which is in addition to the standard application fees. The processing time for visitor visa applications with fast track option is 48 hours.

The department of home affairs endeavours to finalise fast track visa applications within 48 hours (excluding weekends and public holidays) after the department receives the visa application.

Priority Consideration for Visitor Visa Subclass is only available for the following passport holders:

• Passport issued by the People’s Republic of China indicating that the applicant is a national of the Peoples Republic of China; or
• Passport issued by the Republic of India indicating that the applicant is a national of the Republic of India; or
• Passport issued by the United Arab Emirates indicating that the applicant is a national of the United Arab Emirates

Tourist Visa Processing Time Australia Frequently Asked Questions

What is Australian tourist visa processing time?

The average processing time for Australian tourist visa applications lodged inside Australia is 30 days.

What is tourist visa processing time for offshore applications?

The average processing time for Australian tourist visa applications lodged outside Australia is 30 days.

What factors affect the processing time for Australia tourist visa?

It is important that you lodge a decision ready application to help Australian Department of Home Affairs for faster processing. If a decision ready application is not lodge then it will contribute to delay in processing time.

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