AustraliaBusiness and self-employment

Australia business visa: Visitor visa 600 Business Visitor stream

Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Business Visitor stream

In short

The Business Visitor stream of the subclass 600 visa is for short business trips: enquiries, contract negotiations, official government visits and unpaid participation in conferences or trade fairs. It costs AUD 250 and allows stays of up to 3 months; it does not allow working for an Australian business or selling to the public.

Apply on ImmiAccount checked 25 October 2026

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 3 months per the grant letter
Validity
Single or multiple entry as stated on the grant
Fee
A$250Per applicant, current visa pricing table.
Processing time
See the official visa processing time guide
Work
Only business visitor activities; no paid work for an Australian organisation and no selling directly to the public
Family
Family members apply separately, usually in the Tourist stream
Where to apply
Outside Australia, online in ImmiAccount

Permitted business activities

Business visitors may make general business or employment enquiries, investigate, negotiate, enter into or review a contract, take part in activities of an official government visit, and attend a conference, trade fair or seminar provided the organisers do not pay them to participate.

If the trip involves doing work, even short-term, the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 400) or a work visa is the correct route. Selling goods or services directly to the general public is also outside this stream.

Eligibility

You must be a genuine visitor travelling for business visitor activities, be outside Australia when you apply and when the decision is made, have enough money to support yourself, and meet the health and character requirements. A letter from your employer or the Australian host describing the purpose and dates of the visit supports this.

Application and decision

Applications are made online in ImmiAccount. Upload your passport, the business letters, evidence of funds and translations, then pay the charge. The visa is linked to your passport electronically and the grant letter states the stay period and entry type. It cannot be extended in Australia; another visa is needed to stay longer, unless a No Further Stay condition prevents that.

  1. Confirm that your activities fit the business visitor list and do not involve work for an Australian organisation.
  2. Collect the employer letter, invitation and funds evidence, and have them translated into English.
  3. Apply in ImmiAccount for Visitor visa (subclass 600), Business Visitor stream, and upload the documents.
  4. Pay AUD 250 and give biometrics at an Australian Biometric Collection Centre if asked.
  5. Travel after the grant and keep within the stay period on the grant letter.

Common problems

Applications are decided on what you upload, and the department may not ask for more. A vague purpose, activities that amount to work, or missing evidence of the business relationship are typical weaknesses. A refusal letter explains the reasons and any review rights.

Documents

Required documents

Identity

  • Passport bio-data pages

Money

  • Evidence of funds such as personal or company bank statements

Work

  • Letter from your employer stating your position, the purpose and dates of the trip and who pays the costs

Other

  • English translations of non-English documents

Supporting documents (where they apply)

Work

  • Invitation from the Australian company, conference or trade fair organiser
  • Company documents such as trade registry records (Ticaret Sicil Gazetesi) if you own the business

Frequently asked questions

Can I be paid as a speaker at an Australian conference on this visa?

No. You can attend and take part, but the organisers cannot pay you to participate. Paid activities need a different visa such as the Temporary Activity visa 400.

How long can a business visitor stay?

Up to 3 months, as set out in the grant letter.

Can I install equipment my company sold to an Australian client?

Hands-on work like installation is not a business visitor activity; check the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 400) for short specialised work.

Can my spouse come with me on the same application?

No. Each person needs a separate application; a spouse who is not travelling for business would normally apply in the Tourist stream.

Official sources

Summarised from the official sources above. Rules, fees and processing times change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you apply.

Other visa types for Australia

Visits and short stays

  • Tourist visa Maximum stay: The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases
  • Family and friends visit visa Maximum stay: Standard 3 months; up to 12 months in limited circumstances
  • Transit visa Maximum stay: No longer than 72 hours (Maritime Crew visa holders: join the ship within 5 days)
  • Medical treatment visa Maximum stay: Decided case by case, based on the treatment plan

Business and self-employment

Study and training

  • Student visa Maximum stay: Up to 6 years, in line with your enrolment

Work

  • Work visa Maximum stay: Bachelor and coursework master's: 2 years; research master's and doctorate: 3 years (Hong Kong and BNO passports: 5 years)
  • Skilled worker visa Maximum stay: Up to 4 years (5 years for Hong Kong passport holders), as nominated by the employer
  • Working holiday visa Maximum stay: 12 months per visa

Family

Residence

Online travel permits

Protection

Australia visa guide