Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) - Business Visitor Stream
Complete guide to Australia's Visitor Visa (600) Business Visitor stream. For conferences, meetings, negotiations and business events. Fast-track processing available.
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The Business Visitor stream facilitates short-term business activities in Australia including conferences, meetings, and negotiations - without allowing actual employment.
Stream Highlights
This stream offers the fastest processing times among all 600 visa streams, with fast-track options available for select countries.
Who Should Apply
- Conference attendees and speakers
- Business negotiators finalizing deals
- Company representatives attending meetings
- Trade fair participants and exhibitors
- Inspectors and auditors reviewing operations
- Training observers (not participants)
Fast-Track Processing
Available for citizens of:
- 🇮🇳 India
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
- 🇨🇳 China
Cost: Additional $1,000 AUD for 48-hour target processing
Core Requirements
Essential Criteria:
- Genuine Business Purpose: Clear business reason for visit
- Temporary Stay: Intend to leave after business complete
- Financial Support: Employer or self-funded
- No Australian Work: Won’t engage in prohibited work
- Health & Character: Meet standard requirements
Permitted Business Activities
✓ Conferences and seminars
✓ Business meetings
✓ Contract negotiations
✓ Site inspections
✓ Trade fairs and exhibitions
✓ Business/investment exploration
Prohibited Activities
✗ Work for Australian employer
✗ Provide services to public
✗ Sell goods/services directly
✗ Receive payment from Australian source
✗ Extended training programs
✗ Hands-on work
Supporting Evidence
Strong applications demonstrate:
- Established business relationships
- Specific business objectives
- Limited duration activities
- Return travel booked
- Ongoing employment abroad
Business Documentation
Gather invitation letters, conference registrations, and business evidence
1-2 daysCompany Support
Obtain employer letter detailing purpose and funding of trip
1-2 daysCreate ImmiAccount
Register online account for visa application
15 minutesSubmit Application
Complete form, upload documents, select fast-track if needed
1-2 hoursProcessing
Standard 9-20 days or fast-track 48 hours (target)
2-20 daysVisa Grant
Receive visa grant notification via ImmiAccount
Upon approvalRequired Documents Checklist
Interactive checklist of required documents for your 600 application. Print or save as PDF from the checklist page.
This checklist includes all mandatory documents organized by category:
Government Application Fees
Approved Destination Stream
Approved destination status visa
Business Stream
Business visitor visa
Frequent Traveller Stream
Frequent traveller visa
Sponsored Family Stream
Family sponsored stream
Tourist Stream
Standard visitor visa
Other Mandatory Costs
Only if risk factors or length of stay trigger a health check
Based on country or health criteria
If requested, generally included without extra fee
These costs are required but vary based on individual circumstances.
Optional Professional Services
Application assistance
48 hour processing
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Strong Applications Feature:
- Clear business purpose with specific objectives
- Detailed itinerary of business activities
- Strong company support letters
- Previous compliance with visa conditions
- Appropriate duration matching business needs
Common Issues to Avoid
- Vague business purposes
- Requesting excessive stay periods
- Unclear funding arrangements
- Previous visa violations
- Work-like activities planned
Business Activity Guidelines
✅ Clearly Permitted:
- Attending business conferences
- Participating in trade negotiations
- Conducting site inspections
- Attending board meetings
- Exploring business opportunities
- Meeting with business associates
⚠️ Gray Areas (Seek Advice):
- Signing contracts
- Providing specialized consulting
- Installing equipment
- Conducting training
- Short-term project work
❌ Clearly Prohibited:
- Taking employment
- Providing services for payment
- Managing Australian operations
- Undertaking productive work
- Long-term projects
Business vs Work Visa
Choose Business Visitor (600) when:
- Short-term business activities
- No productive work required
- Attending events/meetings
- Exploratory visits
Consider Work Visa (400/482) when:
- Specialized work required
- Longer than 3 months
- Hands-on activities
- Receiving Australian payment
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