Subclass 600 Visa vs Subclass 601 Visa

What is the difference between Subclass 600 Visa and Subclass 601 Visa

• Subclass 600 Visa will allow you to enter the country for tourist purposes (holidays or visiting friends and family) or business visitor activities.
• Both visas are similar, and allow you to visit Australia for up to three months.
• Subclass 601 (Electronic Travel Authority) is electronically linked to your passport and provides authorisation to enter Australia.
• You are not allowed to work under these two visas, and provide services for organizations or businesses in Australia or sell goods.

If you are looking to travel to Australia for a leisure, to see family and friends, or for a short business trip you will need to apply for these Travel Visas.

 

There are two types of visitor visas for Australia:

• Visitor visa subclass 600
• Electronic Travel Authority visa subclass 601

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What is Subclass 600?

The Subclass 600 visa is for all travellers. It is designed for people who are travelling to Australia for up to three, six or 12 months, or for people visiting Australia for business purposes. There are five different streams that is available for applicants; tourist visa, frequent traveller visa, business visitor, sponsored family visa, and approved destination status.

 

What does 600 Visa Lets You Do in Australia

 

What you can do in Australia	What you can’t do in Australia
Stay and travel in Australia	Work for or provide services to a business or organisation based in Australia
Increase your business
Meet friends and family
Enrol yourself in any course for the duration of 3- months	Sell goods or services directly to the public

 

What is Subclass 601?

If you have plans to visit Australia for multiple times within a 12-month period as a tourist, or for business related activities, or your passport is valid only for three months at a time, then you can apply for a 601 visa. This visa will allow you to travel to Australia for tourist purposes or business purposes as often as you wish, and stay for up to three months each time you visit Australia, within a year. Only few passport holders of certain countries can apply for this visa, and to be eligible you will need to be outside of Australia upon application.

 

What does 601 Visa Lets You Do in Australia

 

What you can do in Australia	What you can’t do in Australia
Visit Australia as many times as you want and stay for 3 months each time on your visit.	Work for or provide services to a business or organisation based in Australia
Explore various business opportunities	Sell goods or services directly to the public
Participate in conferences or seminars

 

Comparison between Visa Subclass 600 and 601 visas

 

Factors	Visa subclass 600	Visa subclass 601
Processing Times	20 days – 33 days	1 – 3 days
Validity	12 months	12 months
Cost	$190	Free, Only service charge of $20
Application	Online/Paper	Online
Eligibility	All Nationalities	Certain Nationalities

 

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