Australia Business Visitor visa from Pakistan: subclass 600
Business visitors from Pakistan travel to Australia on the Visitor visa (subclass 600), Business Visitor stream. It is applied for online through ImmiAccount and covers short business visits such as meetings, conferences and negotiations.
Australia business visa for Pakistani passport holders
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Visa type | Visitor visa (subclass 600), Business Visitor stream. |
| Apply | Online through ImmiAccount, the Department of Home Affairs’ online system. |
| Fee | AUD 250 for the main applicant applying outside Australia, as listed when we checked. |
| Stay | Usually up to three months per visit, as set on the visa grant. |
| Biometrics | Applicants may be asked to give biometrics at an Australian visa application centre in Pakistan. |
| What it allows | Business enquiries, meetings, negotiations and conferences; not work for an Australian business. |
| ETA and eVisitor | Not available to Pakistani passport holders. |
Which route fits your trip
The Business Visitor stream suits short visits: meeting clients and suppliers, negotiating contracts, attending a conference or trade fair, or making general business enquiries. It does not allow work for an Australian employer or selling goods directly to the public.
The application is made online in ImmiAccount. After it is lodged, the Department of Home Affairs may ask for biometrics at an Australian visa application centre, a health examination or extra documents. Respond quickly, because processing pauses until the request is met.
Processing times vary, so apply at least two to three months before travel for a fixed event, and do not book non-refundable travel before the visa is granted.
What a strong file usually contains
Every case is different; this is the base list we start from.
- A valid passport
- An invitation from the Australian company or event, with dates and purpose
- An employer letter stating your role, salary, approved leave and who pays
- Company documents, such as registration and tax returns
- Personal and company bank statements
- Travel history and previous visas
- An itinerary for the visit
- Evidence of ties to Pakistan
How the application runs
ImmiAccount
Create an account and complete the online application.
Pay
Pay the AUD 250 fee online.
Biometrics
Attend the visa application centre if asked.
Requests
Answer any requests for information or health checks quickly.
Grant
The visa is linked to the passport electronically; check the conditions.
Why files get refused or returned
The department refuses applications when it is not satisfied that the visit is genuine and temporary.
- A vague purpose or missing invitation
- Weak financial evidence
- Limited travel history without other strong ties
- Inconsistent information between the application and documents
- Activities that look like work rather than a business visit
Before you fly and at the border
Australian visas are electronic and linked to the passport. Check the grant notice for the length of stay, number of entries and conditions such as “no further stay”.
Carry the grant notice, invitation and return ticket. Australia has strict biosecurity rules, so declare food, plant and animal products on arrival.
Australia visa questions
Which visa is used for business visits to Australia?
The Visitor visa (subclass 600), Business Visitor stream.
How much does it cost?
AUD 250 for the main applicant applying outside Australia, as listed when we checked.
Can Pakistanis use the ETA or eVisitor?
No. Pakistani passport holders apply for the subclass 600 visa.
Can I work on a Business Visitor visa?
No. Meetings, negotiations and conferences are allowed; work for an Australian business is not.
Planning a Australia business trip?
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