The Australian Government allows genuine visitors to come to Australia on a temporary visa. These visas can last anywhere from 1 week to 12 months. The visa applicant must satisfy DIAC that their visit is genuine, that they will abide by their visa conditions and Australian laws.

The different types of Visitor visas are:

 Tourist Visas – For applicants who would like to come to Australia to visit relatives or for tourism purposes. This visa allows applicants to stay in Australia for up to 12 months. Applicant must:

o Provide evidence that he or she is a genuine visitor; and
o Provide evidence that he or she has access to adequate financial resources to come to Australia as a tourist. This includes travel finances, accommodation and every day expenses whilst visiting Australia.

 Sponsored family visitor visas – This visa is for those who would like to come to Australia to visit a close relative. This visa allows applicants to stay in Australia for up to 12 months. Applicant must:

o Be sponsored by an eligible relative that is a settled Australian citizen or settled Australian permanent resident;
o Provide evidence that he or she is a genuine visitor;
o Provide evidence that he or she has access to adequate financial resources to come to Australia as a tourist. This includes travel finances, accommodation and every day expenses whilst visiting Australia; and
o In some cases (when requested by DIAC) the Sponsor is required to pay a Bond.

 Medical Treatment Visas – For applicants who would like to come to Australia for Medical treatment or a related purpose. There are two different types of Medical Treatment Visa and the only real difference between them is the how long the visa will allow an applicant to stay in Australia for. Applicants must satisfy DIAC that they:

o Are coming to Australia for the purposes of having Medical Treatment or a related purpose;
o Provide evidence that he or she has access to adequate financial resources for personal support during their stay; and
o Their stay and treatment in Australia would not disadvantage an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident.