651 VISA

Visas for Australia: The 651 Visa

When traveling to Australia, the 651 Visa is required for short visits, such as tourism or business activities like visiting clients, attending conferences, or negotiating contracts. This visa is suitable for stays of less than 90 days and is applicable to activities such as:

✅ Tourism

✅ Attending business meetings, fairs, or conferences

✅ Visiting suppliers or clients

✅ Attending job interviews

What You Need to Know

✅ The 651 Visa allows short visits for business or tourism but does not allow work-related activities.

✅ If you need to perform work-related tasks, such as the provision of services, installation, or maintenance of equipment, you will need to apply for a 400 visa instead.

✅ This visa can only be applied for while outside Australia, so you must process it before traveling.

✅ It is an electronic visa that does not need to be stamped in the passport.

Visa Duration

📅 Validity of 12 months from issuance.

📅 The eVisitor (subclass 651) allows for multiple entries over a 12-month period from the date the visa is granted.

Maximum Stay and Number of Entries and Exits

• The maximum stay allowed in the country with a 651 visa can be up to 3 months.
•  The stay period starts from the first entry; if you leave and re-enter, the period is not interrupted.

Can It Be Extended?

❌ The 651 visa cannot be extended.

🔄 If you need a longer stay, you must leave and reapply for a new 651 visa.

🔄 There are no limits on the number of visas that can be applied for in a year.

Processing Time

• The average processing time is no more than 2 calendar days from the moment the request is made.
• It is recommended to apply at least 3 to 4 months before the intended travel date.

Processing Fees

• There is no government fee for the 651 visa, though third-party service charges may apply.