600 Visitor Visa

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?

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.

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.