Onshore Visitor Visa Extension

A temporary visa that lets you stay in Australia as a tourist, to visit family or friends, or for non‑business/non‑medical purposes (stay up to 12 months).

Overview How to Apply

Duration

Temporary

Cost

AUD500.00

Processing Time

1-2 months

Pathway

Further Onshore Visitor Visa Extension

Overview

Tourist stream of the Visitor (subclass 600) visa is for people already in Australia who want to remain for a short-term visit. Applicants must be in Australia when they apply and when a decision is made. Processing times and fees vary; the base charge starts from AUD 500 (subject to change).

Do You Have What It Takes?

✔ Be physically in Australia when you apply and when a decision is made.
✔ Intend to stay in Australia for a temporary visit only.
✔ Have enough money to support yourself for the stay.
✔ Meet health requirements or complete any requested health checks.
✔ Meet character requirements (police checks may be requested).

✔ Not be intending to work (work is generally not allowed on this stream).
✔ Not be coming to Australia for formal medical treatment.
✔ Provide genuine reasons and evidence for the visit (itinerary, invites, funds).
✔ If required, provide proof of onward travel or funds to leave Australia.
✔ Comply with any additional conditions or public interest criteria set by the Department.

Why Choose This Path?

Legally stay in Australia for a temporary period (up to 12 months if granted).
Visit family and friends in Australia.
Travel within Australia and take holidays (including cruises).
Attend social, cultural or sporting events.
Attend short non-award courses or study for up to 3 months (check conditions).
Include eligible family members in the same application (if applicable).
Apply while already in Australia (no need to return home to lodge).
Receive a formal visa decision and grant notice from the Department.
Potential for single or multiple entry validity depending on grant conditions.
Ability to apply for other visas later if eligible and requirements are met.

Your Roadmap to Success

Check you meet the basic eligibility (in Australia, temporary visit intent).
Gather identity, passport, travel, funds and supporting documents.
Complete any required health or character checks in advance if likely needed.
Create or log in to your ImmiAccount (Department of Home Affairs online portal).
Fill in the Visitor (subclass 600) Tourist stream application online.
Add any eligible family members to the same application if applicable.
Attach scanned supporting documents and certified translations where required.
Pay the application fee (fee shown in your ImmiAccount; starts from AUD 500).
Submit the application and monitor status via ImmiAccount (respond to requests).
Receive the decision; if granted, read visa conditions and follow them during your stay.

Visa Duration

Initial Duration

Temporary

Visa Pathways

Further Onshore Visitor Visa Extension

Visitors can apply for subsequent visitor visa extensions while remaining in Australia if they continue to meet the eligibility criteria and have compelling reasons to stay. Each extension must be justified with evidence of changed circumstances, sufficient funds, and genuine visitor intentions. Multiple extensions are possible but become increasingly difficult to obtain without strong justification. Applicants must demonstrate they maintain ties to their home country and will eventually depart Australia.