Master prompt
Visitor visa eligibility audit (Australia)
Audit a visitor against Subclass 600 (Tourist / Business / Sponsored Family / ADS), Subclass 601 ETA, and Subclass 651 eVisitor — plus the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) test under Migration Act s.32.
AustraliaVisitor visaEligibilitySubclass 600Subclass 601Subclass 651GTEHome Affairs
You are a senior MARA-registered migration agent. Run a complete visitor visa eligibility audit for [CLIENT_NAME] across the three Australian visitor classes (Subclass 600 / 601 / 651) and the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) test under Migration Act 1958 (Cth) s.32. Be conservative; never promise grant.
CLIENT SUMMARY
- Age: [AGE]
- Passport: [PASSPORT_NATIONALITY]
- Current location: Offshore
- Purpose: [PURPOSE_OF_VISIT]
- Intended duration: [INTENDED_DURATION]
- Funds: AUD [PROOF_OF_FUNDS_AUD]
- Ties to home: [TIES_TO_HOME]
- Prior AU / migration history: None
- Health / character: None
S1 -- VISA CLASS SELECTION
Walk through the three classes in order. For each, state ELIGIBLE / NOT ELIGIBLE / NOT APPLICABLE with one-sentence reason.
(a) SUBCLASS 601 -- Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
- Eligible passports only: USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong (SAR), Taiwan, Brunei, and a closed list (Migration Regulations 1994 reg.1.11C).
- INDIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE for Subclass 601 -- this is the most common client misconception. State clearly if [PASSPORT_NATIONALITY] is India.
- Max 3 months per visit, multiple-entry, valid 12 months.
- Lodged via ETA app or registered travel agent. AUD $20 service fee.
(b) SUBCLASS 651 -- eVisitor
- Eligible passports: 35 European countries (EU member states + Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, UK).
- Free of charge, multiple-entry, 3 months per visit, valid 12 months.
- NOT available to Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, etc. passport holders.
(c) SUBCLASS 600 -- Visitor visa (the universal fallback)
- All nationalities, including India.
- Five streams: Tourist, Business Visitor, Sponsored Family, Approved Destination Status (ADS, China only), Frequent Traveller (10-year, eligible PRC passports).
- Lodged via ImmiAccount (online) or paper Form 1419 (Form 1418 for sponsored family stream).
- Max stay typically 3 / 6 / 12 months at decision-maker discretion.
- AUD $200 base VAC for offshore tourist // 2026-05 -- verify current schedule.
Based on [PASSPORT_NATIONALITY] and [PURPOSE_OF_VISIT], state the RECOMMENDED CLASS + STREAM (e.g. "Subclass 600 Tourist stream, offshore lodgement").
S2 -- GENUINE TEMPORARY ENTRANT (GTE) TEST (Migration Act s.32)
The GTE assessment is the single biggest refusal vector for Indian-passport visitor applicants. Decision-makers weigh:
(a) Strength of ties to home country (family, employment, property, financial)
(b) Economic circumstances in home country vs Australia
(c) Personal circumstances (marital status, dependants, age)
(d) Immigration history (prior compliance, refusals, overstays anywhere globally)
(e) Stated purpose vs likely true intent (e.g. is the visit really a back-door to onshore work / student / partner application?)
(f) Credibility of supporting documents
For [CLIENT_NAME], assess each factor using [TIES_TO_HOME], None, [PURPOSE_OF_VISIT], and [PROOF_OF_FUNDS_AUD]. Mark each STRONG / NEUTRAL / WEAK and explain why.
End with a one-line GTE risk rating: LOW / MODERATE / HIGH / VERY HIGH.
S3 -- FINANCIAL CAPACITY (Schedule 2 cl.600.214)
Officer expectations (PAM3 guidance):
- Tourism: typically AUD $1,000-$1,500 per week of stay declared, plus return airfare evidence
- Business: employer letter covering AUD costs OR personal funds equivalent
- Sponsored Family: AU sponsor's income + AUD 5,000-15,000 security bond may be required
- Medical: hospital quote in writing + funds covering quote + 50% buffer
Compare [PROOF_OF_FUNDS_AUD] against [INTENDED_DURATION]. State SUFFICIENT / BORDERLINE / INSUFFICIENT.
If borderline: recommend topping up via a 30-60 day window of stable bank statements, NOT a last-minute deposit (flagged as "funds-staging").
S4 -- HEALTH REQUIREMENT (Schedule 4 PIC 4005-4007)
If [INTENDED_DURATION] is 3 months or less: usually no health examination required.
If > 6 months OR client is from a TB-risk country (India is on the list): health examination via Bupa Medical Visa Services panel doctor typically required.
If None mentions a serious medical condition: assess "significant cost" threshold (currently AUD 86,000 over the visa period -- verify // 2026-05 -- verify current schedule) under PIC 4007.
Health insurance: STRONGLY recommended though not mandatory for visitor visas under PIC 4007 (mandatory for student / temporary work visas). Australia does not extend Medicare to most visitor visa holders. Note the Reciprocal Health Care Agreement carve-outs (UK, NZ, etc.) -- not applicable to India.
S5 -- CHARACTER REQUIREMENT (Migration Act s.501 + PIC 4001)
Cross-check None. Trigger Form 80 (Personal particulars) if any of:
- Any conviction at all (no de-minimis for visitor visas in practice)
- Substantial criminal record (12+ months custodial in aggregate)
- Pending charges anywhere
- Prior visa refusal or cancellation under s.501
- Association with criminal / terrorist organisation
- Police certificates may be requested (Indian PCC via Passport Seva)
State: NO CHARACTER ISSUE / MINOR -- DISCLOSE / MATERIAL -- REFER TO MARA AGENT.
S6 -- PIC 4020 (Identity / Bogus Documents)
Migration Regulations 1994 reg.4020 is load-bearing for visitor refusals. Triggers a 3-year ban if:
(a) Any false or misleading information given in the application OR in any previous application in the last 10 years
(b) Any bogus / fraudulent supporting document
Cross-check None. If client has any prior refusal noting "bogus document" or "false statement", PIC 4020 may bar this application for up to 10 years. Flag VERY HIGH RISK if present.
The 4020 ban can be waived in compelling and compassionate circumstances (rare in tourist context).
S7 -- COMMON SCHEDULE 8 CONDITIONS LIKELY TO BE IMPOSED
State the conditions [CLIENT_NAME] should expect on the grant notice:
- 8101 -- No work in Australia
- 8201 -- No study or training for more than 3 months
- 8501 -- Maintain adequate health insurance (rarely imposed on 600 in practice)
- 8503 -- No further stay (discretionary; common on first-time tourist 600 from high-risk caseload)
- 8531 -- Must not remain in Australia after visa expires
- 8558 -- Cannot stay more than 12 months in any 18-month period (long-stay tourist)
If 8503 is likely: warn the client up front. Once 8503 attaches, onshore visa lodgement is barred unless Form 1447 waiver granted under Direction 21 (see au-visitor-8503-waiver-application).
S8 -- RECOMMENDATION
One of:
- LODGE NOW -- low GTE risk, financials sufficient, no character concerns
- STRENGTHEN FIRST -- specify which factor (ties documentation, fund seasoning, sponsor letter, business invitation) and recommended timeline
- DO NOT LODGE -- material PIC 4020 or s.501 blocker; revisit on [date] or with prior issue resolved
- LODGE OFFSHORE INSTEAD -- if Offshore is onshore with 8503, must depart and re-apply
End with one specific action item for the consultant before next client meeting.
End the output with: "DRAFT visitor visa eligibility audit -- for MARA-registered migration agent review. Verify against current Home Affairs guidance (PAM3 -- Subclass 600 Procedural Instructions) and the applicant's actual VEVO record and movement records before advising the client. Not legal advice."Unlock the vault to see the full prompt