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Australia Visitor visa - Sponsored family stream (Subclass 600)

12 facts quoted from the official source

This visa stream lets people who are sponsored, usually by a family member, come to Australia to visit their family members.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
children
from the official record
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Australian Government Debt ClearedIf you or any family members owe the Australian Government money, you or they must have paid it back or arranged to pay it back.
  • Best Interests Of The ChildWe might not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.
  • Character and securityYou must meet our character requirement.
  • Financial resourcesYou must have, or have access to, enough money to support yourself while you are in Australia.
  • Health Screening RequiredYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our health requirement.
  • Intention To Leave RequiredYou must intend to stay temporarily in Australia and obey any condition and stay period attached to your visa.
  • Sponsor RequiredYou must have a sponsor.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our health requirement.
  • Official Class CodeThe official page identifies this route as subclass 600.
  • Official source basisYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our health requirement.
  • Report summaryYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our health requirement.
Family

Who you can bring

children
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeAUD250.00 (concessions apply in limited circumstances)checked 2026-07-26
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the Subclass 600 to Australia?
The official source states: This visa stream lets people who are sponsored, usually by a family member, come to Australia to visit their family members.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: You must have, or have access to, enough money to support yourself while you are in Australia. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: children.

Every answer is quoted from the official immi.homeaffairs.gov.au page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immi.homeaffairs.gov.auLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Australia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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