Trip Purpose (Tourist or Business Visitor Stream)

Official Definition

A clear, consistent statement of the purpose of travel matching either the Tourist stream (holiday, recreation, or visiting family/friends) or the Business Visitor stream (attending conferences, negotiations, or general short-term business activities) — not undertaking employment or providing goods/services directly to the Australian public.

What Case Officers Look For

Your purpose must fit one stream cleanly:

• Tourist stream — holiday, recreation, visiting family/friends, and some short-term non-work activities (short study, short medical visit).
• Business Visitor stream — conferences, negotiations, exploratory business, or general business discussions — not productive employment, working for an Australian employer, or selling goods/services directly to the public.

The purpose statement, itinerary, invitation (if any), and any follow-up correspondence must align. Officers look for a temporary plan with a plausible end, not open-ended or work-seeking intent.

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