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Australia Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) Documents Required
For an Australia Subclass 600 Visitor visa, Indian applicants need six core documents: a valid passport, a passport-size photo, a completed online application via ImmiAccount, the visa fee payment receipt, evidence of your visit's purpose, and proof of sufficient funds — plus stream-specific extras for Tourist, Sponsored Family, or Business Visitor applications.
Quick Overview
The Subclass 600 Visitor visa is the standard visa for Indian nationals travelling to Australia for tourism, to visit family, or for short business activities. The core checklist above applies to every applicant, with additional documents required depending on which stream you apply under. The Department of Home Affairs reviews your documents through ImmiAccount, so every file must be a clear, correctly labelled scan in PDF or JPG format.
Below is the full checklist used by experienced visa consultants when preparing a Subclass 600 application, followed by stream-specific add-ons for sponsored family visits and business visitors.
Core Document Checklist
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay, plus a copy of the bio-data page
- Recent passport-size photograph meeting Australian visa photo specifications
- Completed and signed visa application form (lodged online via ImmiAccount)
- Visa application fee payment receipt
- Evidence of purpose of visit (tour itinerary, invitation letter, or business correspondence)
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover the trip (bank statements, salary slips, ITRs)
- Evidence of ties to home country (employment letter, property documents, family ties)
- Travel itinerary including flight intent and accommodation details
- Health and character documents if requested by a case officer (police clearance certificate, medical exam)
- Previous visa/travel history evidence, including any prior Australian visas
Financial Documents
Financial evidence is one of the most scrutinised parts of a Subclass 600 application. You need to demonstrate that you can support yourself for the duration of the trip without working illegally or overstaying.
- Last 6 months' personal bank account statements
- Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the last 2-3 years
- Salary slips for salaried applicants or audited financials for business owners
- Fixed deposit or savings certificates (supporting, not mandatory)
- Sponsorship letter and sponsor's financial documents, if a relative in Australia is funding the trip
Stream-Specific Supporting Documents
Tourist Stream
Travel itinerary, hotel bookings or accommodation proof, and a cover letter outlining the purpose and duration of travel.
Sponsored Family Stream
Invitation letter from the Australian resident/citizen, proof of relationship, sponsor's identity and financial documents, and Form 1149 if the sponsor is providing an assurance of support.
Business Visitor Stream
Letter from the Indian employer confirming the business purpose, invitation letter from the Australian company, and conference/meeting registration documents where applicable.
Frequent Traveller (3/5/10-Year Visa)
Same core documents plus evidence of genuine intent to travel multiple times, such as past travel history and ongoing business or family ties.
Documents at a Glance
| Document Category | Mandatory? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Yes | Minimum 6 months validity |
| Financial Evidence | Yes | 6 months bank statements + ITRs |
| Purpose of Visit Evidence | Yes | Itinerary, invitation, or business letter |
| Ties to Home Country | Yes | Employment, property, family |
| Sponsor Documents | Only for sponsored stream | ID + financials of Australian sponsor |
| Health Examination | Conditional | Requested case-by-case by Home Affairs |
| Police Clearance Certificate | Conditional | Usually for stays over 12 months or flagged cases |
Important Notes
All documents not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Scanned documents should be clear, complete, and under the file size limits set by ImmiAccount. Do not submit edited or recompiled PDF bank statements — Home Affairs cross-checks formatting and metadata.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Incomplete financial trail: Submitting only 1-2 months of bank statements instead of the recommended 6 months.
Generic cover letters: Using a template cover letter that doesn't match your actual travel purpose or dates.
Missing sponsor documents: Sponsored applicants forgetting to include the sponsor's ID and income proof.
Inconsistent dates: Travel itinerary dates not matching the dates mentioned in the visa application form.
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