Australia Subclass 600 Visitor Visa from the UK
Online filing through ImmiAccount, real 2026 fees and processing windows, and the right way to evidence your trip purpose for the Subclass 600.
The Subclass 600 Tourist stream is Australia's main visitor visa, and for UK residents who need one, it's entirely online — no biometrics appointment, no embassy visit. That convenience means the entire case has to be made through your ImmiAccount evidence, which makes how you structure your documents just as important as what you submit.
Who needs a Subclass 600
If you hold a passport that isn't eligible for Australia's ETA or eVisitor schemes, you'll need a Subclass 600 Tourist stream visa for holiday, family visit or short business trips. It allows stays of 3, 6 or 12 months, valid for 12 months from grant.
The ImmiAccount process
- •Create an ImmiAccount and start a new Subclass 600 (Tourist stream) application
- •Upload your evidence in one complete package rather than piecemeal follow-ups
- •Pay the application charge online
- •Track your application status directly through the portal
Health checks — only when requested
Health examinations are only required in specific cases flagged by the Department of Home Affairs. Don't book one pre-emptively — wait until ImmiAccount actually asks for it, as an unrequested exam won't speed up your case.
Fees and processing times in 2026
The Tourist stream base charge for offshore applications rose from AUD 190 to AUD 200 from 1 April 2026 (Home Affairs reviews charges annually, so always confirm the current fee before paying). The latest published processing snapshot shows a median decision time of 16 days, with 90% of applications finalised within 33 days — though this depends heavily on how complete your evidence package is.
Evidencing genuine temporary entry (GTE)
Every visitor visa decision comes back to one underlying question: is the case officer convinced you're a genuine temporary entrant who will leave when your visa expires? That's demonstrated through a realistic, funded itinerary, clear ties back to the UK (employment, tenancy, family), and a travel history that's consistent with what you're proposing this time.
Common refusal reasons
- •The GTE requirement not clearly met — thin evidence that you'll leave Australia on time
- •Insufficient funds for the length and cost of the proposed stay
- •Incomplete health or character declarations, or missing evidence for any dependants included on the application
Frequently asked questions
The Subclass 600 Tourist stream base charge is AUD 200 for offshore applications, effective from 1 April 2026 (up from AUD 190). Home Affairs adjusts fees annually, so it's worth confirming the current figure before you pay.
The latest published data shows a median of 16 days for the Tourist stream, with 90% of applications decided within 33 days — but incomplete evidence packages can push this out significantly.
Usually not. The Subclass 600 is designed to be filed entirely online through ImmiAccount, though biometrics may be requested in specific cases.
It's the core test Home Affairs applies to every visitor visa: whether your evidence — funds, itinerary, ties to the UK, travel history — convincingly shows you intend to leave Australia when your visa expires.
Yes — we prepare and review your full evidence package before submission so it's uploaded once, completely, rather than triggering follow-up requests that slow the decision down.
