This visa can be approved for 3, 6 or up to twelve months.

It is important to show that you have sufficient funds to support yourself while in Australia as well as demonstrate you have genuine intentions to stay temporarily in Australia. Also, you must have health cover as well as not have any debt with the Australian Government You may be required to meet health and character requirements.

Although most applications are lodged form offshore, some candidates can lodge a tourist visa application form onshore if they do not have condition 8503 imposed on their current Australian visa.