Do you plan on visiting Australia for a holiday? Or are you an Australian resident wanting to invite a family member, partner, friend or business colleague to come to Australia for non-work related purposes? There are five different types of visitor visas depending on the circumstances or purpose of the intended travel to Australia.
Tourist
The visa for people coming to Australia as a tourist for a holiday or to visit family and friends.
The visitor visa for citizens of China who regularly travel to Australia for a holiday, to visit family and friends or for business visitor activities.