The Thomas surname is of patronymic origin, based on the first name of the father, meaning son of Thomas, much like Thomason. Thomas is the 14th most popular surname in the United States and the 9th most common in England.
The 6 Month Australian Tourist Visa allows a stay in Oz up to 6 months per visit, whereas the 12 Month Australian Tourist Visa allows a stay of up to 12 months per visit; both visas allow you to enter Australia a multiple number of times for 12 months from the date of issue.he 6 Month Australian Tourist Visa allows a stay in Oz up to 6 months per visit, whereas the 12 Month Australian Tourist Visa allows a stay of up to 12 months per visit; both visas allow you to enter Australia a multiple number of times for 12 months from the date of issue.
If you wish to extend your stay in Australia for a holiday or to visit relatives or friends while onshore, you will need to apply for a further stay as a visitor, using the Long-Stay Tourist Visa (subclass 676) option Full information on the requirements and conditions of the visa on our Long-Stay Tourist Visa page.