Visitor Visa Extension

If you want visa 600 extension then you will need to lodge a new application for Subclass 600 visitor visa, if you are not prevented from lodging another visa application while being in Australia.

Australian Visitor Visa Extension

if you want to extend your stay in Australia beyond the stay period allowed on your visa then you will need to lodge a new Australia visitor visa extension application. Before you can lodge a new visitor visa extension application you will need to check if you are prohibited to do so for the following reasons:

Section 48 Barred

If you had a visa refusal or visa cancellation since last entering Australia, then you may not be allowed to lodge a new visitor visa extension application.

Condition 8503 No Further Stay

This condition means, the visa holders who are subject to this condition can not apply for another visa while they are in Australia.

Waiver for Condition 8503

If your visa is subject to condition 8503, then you can request a waiver of this condition before you can lodge visa visitor extension. However the waiver is available in the limited circumstances:

• A close friend or family is seriously ill or has passed away.
• You can not travel back home due to medical reasons.
• There is a natural disaster in your country.
• Your approved study course is not provided by your chosen school (student visa).
• There is a political situation in your country (civil war or political unrest).

The no further stay rule will not be waived in the following circumstances:

• A new relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• You Married an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Due to Pregnancy.

Business Visitor Visa 600 Extension

If you are visiting Australia on Business visitor visa 600, then the process of visitor visa stay extension Australia will be same as prescribed above. However the intent of business visitor visa is that you want to travel to Australia for a short visit to attend business meetings, contract negotiations or conferences. Therefore you will need strong reasons to request extension for Business visitor visa.

Tourist Visa Extension Australia Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the fees for extension for tourist visa Australia?

The application fees for tourist visa Australia extension is A$350 if you lodge the application while you are in Australia.

What is the processing time for Australia tourist visa extension?

The processing time for extension tourist visa when applied from within Australia can be as follows:

• 25% of applications: 16 Days
• 50% of applications: 39 Days
• 75% of applications: 63 Days
• 90% of applications: 4 Months

How much is the fees for extension of tourist visa in India?

The application fees for extension of tourist visa in India is A$150 if you lodge the application while you are in India.

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