This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to see family and friends or for purposes other than business or medical treatment.

• We might grant you a stay of up to 12 months
• Visit friends and family, cruise or have a holiday
• If you hold another visa that is expiring and want to stay longer, this visa might suit you
• You must be in Australia when you apply and when we decide your application.

This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to go on a cruise or to see family and friends.

• ​​​We might grant you a stay of 3, 6 or 12 months
• Visit friends and family, cruise or have a holiday
• You must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your visa.

This visa stream lets people who are sponsored, usually by a family member, come to Australia to visit their family members.

• You must be sponsored by an eligible family member who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident  
• We might ask your sponsor to pay a security bond  
• You must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your visa.

This visa stream lets you visit Australia for business reasons.

• ​​You can make a short visit for business visitor reasons, but you can’t work or sell goods or services
• We might let you enter Australia once or many times while the visa is valid
• You must be outside Australia when you apply and when we decide your visa

This visa stream is for citizens from certain areas of China visiting Australia on a tour organised by an approved travel agent.

• ​This visa lets citizens of the People’s Republic of China (excluding SARs) visit Australia with an organised tour group
• You must remain with the organised tour group

This visa stream is for citizens of the People’s Republic of China who travel often to Australia for business or personal reasons.

• ​We might grant a validity period for up to 10 years
• You must hold a passport from the People’s Republic of China, SARs excluded
• You must provide biometrics within the People’s Republic of China before you apply