600 Visitor Visa

[cheryh79]

Hi,

 

My Mom is having a 600 visitor visa (12 months) which going to expire next month. Is she required to stay oversea for at least 6 months before she flies back to Adelaide? If she come back about 1.5 mths, will we be able to apply for the 600 visa again?

[PT1]

We have had 3 6 months trips using the 600 and only stayed back in the UK for a few weeks between the last two, so i presume the same applies to the 12 month period, i would check with the DIAC office and use their direct phone if the counter staff cannot help. The Perth office were very helpfull with my queries re the Parent visa.

[patriciaabby1]

Hi there,

If you are planning to go back to Australia, please be aware that the Australian government requires you to have a valid visa before entering the country. You may apply for an Electronic Travel Authority(ETA) if you are a citizen and holding a passport of an ETA-Eligible countries. If not, apply for a Visitor Visa(subclass 600) instead. Visit Travel ETA Australia for more details.