Australian Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)

The Australian Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) is for citizens of Georgia who wish to visit Australia temporarily for tourism, visiting family, meeting friends, business activities (for example, attending conferences, negotiating, signing contracts, but not direct employment) or short-term study (not exceeding 3 months). This visa does not allow you to work in Australia, except for specific business activities that are not considered employment.

Depending on the purpose of the application, the visa may be issued for a period of 3, 6 or 12 months, with the right to single or multiple entries. The maximum duration of each visit is usually 3 months, although in some cases (for example, for parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents) it may be longer. It is important that the applicant proves their “genuine temporary visitor” status, which implies the intention to stay in Australia only temporarily and the existence of strong ties to Georgia, which will ensure their return to their homeland.

For Georgian citizens, applications for an Australian visitor visa are submitted online through the Australian Department of Home Affairs' ImmiAccount portal. There is no Australian embassy in Tbilisi, so applications are processed by Australian diplomatic missions abroad, which can sometimes take longer. Similar to a Canadian visa , it is crucial for Australia to demonstrate financial stability and strong ties to Georgia.

If your purpose in Australia is to work (other than for specific business activities), study long-term or immigrate permanently, you should choose a different category. For example, a sponsored work visa (Subclass 482) , a partner visa (Subclass 820/801) or a skilled independent visa (Subclass 189) . Unlike the US, an interview is not required for an Australian visitor visa, although an immigration officer may ask you for additional information or an interview if necessary. Unlike the Japanese visa , the Australian visitor visa is a completely online process, making the application process more flexible.

Common reasons for visa denial include insufficient financial resources, failure to demonstrate solid ties to Georgia (which casts doubt on the temporary visitor’s intent), incomplete or inaccurate documentation, past immigration violations, or failure to meet health and character requirements. The GetVisa team will assist you in preparing your documentation and completing your application to maximize your chances of success.