Australia Tourist Visa Requirements(for visiting relative or friend in Australia)

Visa Sub Class 600

If you are (visa applicant) not included in the list given in below link, please file a paper visa application.
List of countries passport holder can apply VISITOR Visa Online
List of countries passport holder can apply E-Visitor Visa Online

Required documents from the applicant to file paper visa application

• Passport 
• Notarized copy of your passport..
• Duly filled and signed Australia tourist visa form (No 1419 ) by the applicant
• Form 956 if you are applying through an agent or authorized person
• Two white background Photos .
• A visa requisition letter.
• Financial supporting Documents;(bank statement,Tax filing receipts) 
• NOC from employer–if employed.
• Retirement documents -if you are a retired person from Job. 
• Bonafide certificate -If  students travelling.
• Form 1229  from parent/Parents -if the the applicant age is below 18 year and not traveling with either or both of his or her parents or lawfull guardians
• A Notarized ‘no objection certificate’ from non-accompanying parent authorizing minor(below 18 year) travel to Australia along with copies of the parents’ passports -if the the applicant age is below 18 year and not traveling with either or both of his or her parents or guardians
• Form 1257 Undertaking declaration -Where children are travelling or staying with non-relatives and A declaration of support signed by the person -responsible for that child in Australia. . 

Required documents from the Australian invitee or host (if traveling to visit friend/relative)

• An invitation letter.
• Copy of the passport
• Copy of the visa and resident permit (if the invitee is not an Australian national)
• Copy of the Financial supporting documents (if sponsoring the travel)
• Proof of relationship- if applicable
• Proof of accommodation in Australia. 

Important;

• Above listed documents are not a final,Australian Embassy /High Commission may ask additional documents

Time Taken for processing visa

Processing time varies according to workload and season
Mostly taking between 3 to 4 weeks(for high risk countries. e.g. India,Bangladesh,Philippines, ) and 2 to 3 working day in low risk countries(USA,EU Countries etc)
If previously, the Applicant has been refused a visa, has been asked to provide additional information or is likely undergo a medical examination, decision on application may take longer.

Medical  Requirement:

• Applicants over 75 years of age and any applicant requesting a stay of 12 months must provide evidence of Overseas Health Insurance
• You might be required to undergo health examinations,If applicant intention of stay is for more than 3 months and he/she is in Higher Risk health category, For more information -please refer below link
• http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa/Heal/meeting-the-health-requirement/health-examinations