Australia Travel entry requirements of Indian citizens

Passport Issuing Country

India

Country of Residence

India

Visiting Country

Australia

Visa Required

yes

Visa On Arrival

no

Visa Type

visitor visa

Fees

12000

Processing time

22-33 days

Stay period

90 days

Validity

365 days

Every Indian tourist, business visitor, student, and transit traveler to Australia should ensure that they obtain the appropriate visa category by prior arrangement. The Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) is the most popular visa category used in Australia to cover short-term tourism and business visits. There are other types of visas like study, work, migration and so on that have particular eligibility plans and application procedures.

 

Indian passengers going to Australia should pack the following documents to apply successfully to the visa and be able to enter Australia:

  1. Legal Indian passport which is valid at least six months before the desired date of entry and has at least one blank page to affix visa and immigration stamps.
  2. The application form of the visa application that has been completed, which is usually done online via the Immigration portal known as ImmiAccount.
  3. Passport-size size photos according to Australian requirements.
  4. Confirmed inbound, or onward travel, tickets, indicating that you departed during the permitted stay.
  5. Evidence of accommodation, e.g. hotel booking or invitation of a host.
  6. Evidence of adequate finances (bank statements, payslips or financial guarantees) to sustain length of stay.
  7. Travel itinerary, with cities and dates in case of touring different places.
  8. Travel health insurance: this is highly encouraged and in many cases this is mandatory in students or workers.
  9. Employment or study authentication (business, student or work visa).
  10. Past travelling history records whether requested. 
  • Visa subclass (tourism, business, study, family, etc.) has to match the purpose of travel.
  • Visitors are not allowed to work or study longer than three months.
  • The applicants should show that they have a goodwill to abide by the conditions of the visa and depart Australia before the visa expires.
  • Minors (children) will need parental signatures, including permission to travel alone.
  • After applying, biometric data (fingerprints, photos) may be needed at a Visa Application Centre.

Do Indian-nationals require a visa to enter Australia?

Yes. Every Indian traveling will have to obtain the right Australian visa before leaving India.

What is the maximum duration of my stay in Australia as a tourist?

A Visa Visibility A Visa is allowed up to any one of the following lengths; 3, 6 or 12 months depending on application and approval.

What happens when my application is incomplete?

Missing or inaccurate documents can slow down or result in rejection. Check every item in the checklists.

Is health insurance compulsory for Indian visitors?

Most of the long term visas (students, workers) are compulsory and highly encouraged with tourists.

Is it possible to work or study?

There are work (Temporary Skill Shortage, Employer Nomination Scheme) and study (Student Visa Subclass 500) subclasses under the specialized visa subclass. Requirements and processing are completely different in tourism visas; begin early in these categories.

Are biometrics required?

Yes, the majority of visa applicants in India are required to attend biometrics at an approved Australia Visa Application Centre, following the online visa application.

 

  • Read the current Australia travel warnings and visa changes on the official site of the department of home affairs or the Australian High Commission in India.
  • Check the validity of the passport (less than six months since arrival) and prepare passport photographs.
  • Determine the proper visa subclass (tourist, business, student, and so on) and submit the online application through the ImmiAccount or authorized VFS agents.
  • Post all the necessary papers and pay fees online.
  • Visit the biometrics session upon being notified after applying.
  • Wait and get a letter of visa grant, print and carry it along with your travel documents.
  • You will be required to display your visa, passport and supporting items at immigration in Australia; answer questions on purpose and itinerary in a clear manner.
  • Remain inside the terms of the visa and exit it before it runs out or submit a proper extension way in advance.

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