The category of the Australian tourist visa is 600, which includes tourist visas, family visit visas, and business visas; applications can be submitted within China, along with the required materials to obtain the visa. The more comprehensive the preparation of visa materials, the higher the chances of approval. The list of required materials provided by the embassy will outline the necessary documents, and there are additional materials that, while not listed, can also be submitted.
Material List for Australian Tourist Visa Application
1. A copy of the passport, personal information page, past exit records, and other pages with written notes (color copies, including two copies of the first page);
2. Photos (at least one 35*45 color photo with a white background without a hat);
3. A copy of the identity card and the family household registration book (color copies), and a copy of the marriage certificate;
4. Travel itinerary for the trip to Australia;
5. A copy of the business license or organization code certificate of the company, stamped with the official seal;
6. Employment verification letter on company letterhead (stamped with the official seal);
7. A bank statement showing at least 50,000 in deposits for each person;
8. Copies of property and vehicle ownership certificates;
In addition to financial proof, all other materials in Chinese must be provided with English translations, and the materials should be stacked together.
9. Visa application form: Form 1419CHS: can be filled out on a computer and then printed, or printed first and then filled out. Complete the form in English using all capital letters, and sign in Chinese. Each accompanying person must fill out this form.
10. Form 54; if submitted by someone other than the applicant, Form 956 for the agent must also be completed.
Holders of an Australian tourist visa are not permitted to work in any capacity in Australia, nor can they undertake study programs longer than three months; however, study programs shorter than three months are acceptable. Holders of an Australian tourist visa may conduct business inspections or attend business meetings, interviews, or examinations in Australia.