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关于目前进入澳洲的访客类签证简介如下：
访客签证子类的数量在2013年从9个减少为4个。
临时工作签证（短暂停留）（400签证）
临时工作签证（短暂停留）（400签证）取代了之前的456签证。 400签证允许下列临时性活动为目的人进入澳大利亚：
做短期的，高度专业化的，非持续性的工作;
通过一个澳大利亚组织的邀请参与非持续性的社会文化活动。
总体来说，在澳的逗留时间最高长达3个月，在少数情况下，若具备非常有力的商务理由和情况，最高可能获得6个月的签证。申请签证或被授予签证时，申请人必须在澳大利亚境外。该签证可以被授予一次或多次入境的权利。
访客签证（600签证）
访客签证（600签证）是一种针对希望以旅游、商务或探亲为目的前往澳大利亚的人的临时签证。
这种签证有四种形式：
旅游： 适用于前往澳大利亚度假、休闲旅游或探亲访友的人。如果申请人在澳大利亚境内申请这种签证，在授予签证时申请人必须在澳大利亚境内。如果申请人在澳大利亚境外申请该签证，在授予签证时申请人必须在澳大利亚境外。
商务旅游签证： 适用于前往澳大利亚进行短期商务访问的商务人士。包括参加协商，谈判或会议。申请签证和被授予签证时，申请人必须在澳大利亚境外。
家庭担保： 适用于到澳洲探望亲属的人。申请人必须有担保人为其担保。申请签证和被授予签证时，申请人必须在澳大利亚境外。申请人在澳大利亚期间不能申请其他类型的签证。
出境旅游目的地： 适用于参加旅行团进行旅游的中华人民共和国公民。当签证被申请和被批准时，申请人必须在澳大利亚境外。
不允许工作条款
这种访客签证（600类）将含有一个“禁止工作”的条款，但将允许商务访客开展多种活动，如：
做一般的商业咨询或就业咨询;
调查、谈判、订立、或审查商业合同;
作为正式的政府对政府访问的一部分所开展的活动;
在澳大利亚参加会议、交易会或研讨会，除非该人的费用由主办单位支付。
商务访客不能为澳大利亚的组织或个人承担任何工作，不能直接向公众销售商品或提供服务。
为了响应澳大利亚政府的各种优先事项，澳大利亚的移民法会不断改变。希望这些签证政策改革可以为澳大利亚带来游客数量的持续增长和增加， 并成为澳大利亚与中国之间密切关系的一部分。
作者：豪力合伙人玛丽亚 • 乔克(Maria Jockel)
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Brief introduction of the Australian visitor visa framework
The number of visitor visas were cut from nine to four subclasses in the reform in 2013, and a number of the requirements have been standardised.
Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) Visa (Subclass 400)
The Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) Visa (Subclass 400) will replace the current 456 visa. The Subclass 400 visa will allow persons to come to Australia on a temporary basis to:
Do short-term, highly specialised, non-ongoing work;
participate in non-ongoing cultural or social activities at the invitation of an Australian organisation.
Generally the stay period allowed is up to three months but up to six months may be considered in limited circumstances if supported by a strong business case. The applicant must be outside of Australia when they apply for this visa and when the visa is granted. The visa can be granted for a single or multiple travel rights.
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
The Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) is a new temporary visa for people who want to travel to Australia as tourists, for business or to visit family.
This visa has four streams:
Tourist stream: For people travelling to Australia for a holiday, recreation or to visit family and friends. If the Applicant applies for this visa in Australia, they must be in Australia when the visa is granted. If the Applicant applies for this visa outside of Australia, they must be outside of Australia when the visa is granted.
Business Visitor Visa stream: For business people travelling to Australia for a short business visit. This includes going to a conference, negotiation or meeting. The Applicant must be outside of Australia when they apply and when the visa is granted.
Sponsored Family stream: For people travelling to Australia to visit their family. The Applicant must have a sponsor who may be required to provide a bond by way of surety. The Applicant must be outside of Australia when they apply and when the visa is granted. The Applicant cannot apply for another visa while they are in Australia.
Approved Destination Status stream: For people from the People’s Republic of China who are travelling in an organised tour group. The Applicant must be outside of Australia when they apply and when the visa is decided.
No work Conditions
The new Visitor (Subclass 600) Visa will have a “no work” condition but will allow business visitor activities to be undertaken such as:
Making a general business or employment enquiry;
Investigating, negotiating, entering into, or reviewing a business contract;
An activity carried out as part of an official government-to-government visit;
Participating in a conference, trade fair or seminar in Australia unless the person is being paid by an organiser for participation.
The business visitor cannot undertake work for an organisation or person based in Australia and cannot sell goods or services directly to the general public.
Australia’s immigration laws continue to change in response to the priorities of the Australian government. It is hoped that these visa reforms will result in the ongoing growth of visitors to Australia and as part of the increasingly close relationship that Australia has with China.
Author : Maria Jockel – Partner at Holding Redlich
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