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India to Australia visa requirements

Q: How much does the Australian visa cost?

Home Affairs lists the Visitor visa subclass 600 as costing from AUD 200. The online application shows the final charge for the selected stream and applicant circumstances.

Q: How long does the Australian visa take?

Use the Home Affairs processing-time guide. The current processing page says visitor data combines subclasses 600, 601, and 651, and subclass 600 can vary significantly.

Q: How long is the visa valid?

Visitor Visa 600 conditions depend on the grant notice. It may be single or multiple entry, and the stay period and expiry date are shown on the electronic grant.

Q: Can I work in Australia on a visitor visa?

No. The visitor visa permits tourism, family visits, and short business meetings — not paid employment or full-time study. For work, apply for a work visa or the Work and Holiday visa (Subclass 462) which is available for Indian citizens aged 18-30 since 2024.

Q: Do Indians need biometrics?

Not as a default step on the Australian High Commission India biometrics page. If Home Affairs requests biometrics or health checks after you lodge, follow the instructions in the request.

Q: What is the Work and Holiday 462 ballot?

It is a separate work-and-holiday pathway for selected Indian citizens aged 18-30. For program year 2026-2027, Home Affairs says India ballot registrations run from 4 June to 25 June 2026.

Indian passport holders need a Visitor visa subclass 600 before travel; Tourist stream costs from AUD 200. Indian ordinary passport holders need a visa before travelling to Australia. The standard short-stay route is the Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream, which Home Affairs lists as costing from AUD 200 and allowing visits for up to 12 months depending on the grant. India is not listed among eligible ETA (subclass 601) passports, and the Australian High Commission in India directs visitors to subclass 600 streams unless they hold an eligible ETA or eVisitor passport. Processing times are not a fixed India-specific number: Home Affairs says visitor processing data combines subclasses 600, 601 and 651 and that subclass 600 can vary significantly, so applicants should check the processing-time guide and apply well before travel. Biometrics are not a default India step on the High Commission page; provide them only if Home Affairs asks. Indian citizens aged 18-30 may separately register for the Work and Holiday subclass 462 ballot when the India ballot is open.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-20

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-20

Visa type

Visitor Visa Subclass 600 (Tourist Stream)

Maximum stay

Up to 12 months as granted

per entry

Entries

Single or multiple, as granted

from issue date

Visa fee

From AUD 200

consular fee only

Processing time

Use Home Affairs processing-time guide; subclass 600 varies

standard track

Validity

As stated on the visa grant notice

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Check passport validity

Use the same Indian passport for the application and travel. It must remain valid for the intended stay and visa grant.

· valid passport

/02

Apply online via ImmiAccount

Create an ImmiAccount and complete the Visitor Visa Subclass 600 application (Tourist Stream).

· ImmiAccount

/03

Pay the visa charge

Tourist stream starts from AUD 200. The online system calculates any additional charges before submission.

· from AUD 200

/04

Upload genuine visitor evidence

Attach employment, leave, family, financial, itinerary, and previous-visa evidence that supports a temporary stay.

· genuine visitor

/05

Respond to requests

Provide biometrics, health checks, or extra documents only if Home Affairs requests them after lodgement.

· if requested

/06

Check the grant notice

The visa is electronic. Read the grant notice for entry count, stay period, expiry date, and conditions before booking non-refundable travel.

· grant notice controls

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

15 items

Personalized checklist

India -> Australia · Visitor Visa Subclass 600 (Tourist Stream)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredIndian passport

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Valid for the intended stay and matching the application

RequiredImmiAccount application

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Completed and paid

ConditionalBiometrics or health checks

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Only if requested by Home Affairs

RequiredBank statements

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

Last 6 months; sufficient funds

RequiredEmployment letter

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

No-objection / leave letter from employer

RequiredTravel itinerary

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Flight bookings, hotels, day-by-day plan

RecommendedTax returns (ITR)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Last 2-3 years strongly recommended

RequiredProperty/asset proof

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

Land deeds, vehicle registration, FDs

ConditionalSponsor/invitation letter

Signed or stamped letter with host contact details and visit arrangements

If staying with relative; with their visa/citizenship status

RecommendedTravel insurance

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Recommended; Medicare not available for Indian visitors

RequiredIncoming Passenger Card

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Complete truthfully on arrival

RequiredBiosecurity declarations

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Declare food, plant, animal, soil, and outdoor-equipment risk items

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesAustralian Home Affairs — Visitor visa subclass 600, last updated 23 Sep 2024 Australian High Commission India — Visiting Australia Australian Home Affairs — ETA subclass 601 eligible passports

Application link included: Australian Home Affairs — Visitor visa subclass 600, last updated 23 Sep 2024

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visitor Visa 600 (Tourist Stream)From AUD 200Grant period and entries depend on the decision notice

Visitor Visa 600 (Sponsored Family)From AUD 200Through Australian relative; bond may apply

Visitor Visa 600 (Business Visitor)From AUD 200For business meetings and conferences

Biometrics or health checksIf requestedNot a default India step on the High Commission biometrics page

Work and Holiday 462 ballot registrationSeparate pathwayFor eligible Indians aged 18-30 when the India ballot is open

Overstay penaltiesRemoval + 3-year banStrict enforcement; affects future visa approvals globally

Total estimateAUD 200 — AUD 200+incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visitor Visa 600 (Tourist Stream)

Varies; check guide

Home Affairs says subclass 600 processing can vary significantly and applicants should use the processing-time guide.

Online application

Same day

Submit forms and pay fees through ImmiAccount.

Biometrics or health checks

Only if requested

Home Affairs will tell you if additional information is required.

Work and Holiday 462 ballot

Seasonal ballot window

India 2026-2027 ballot registrations run 4 June to 25 June 2026; this is not a tourist visa.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Insufficient ties to India

Unmarried young applicants without property, stable employment, or dependents are deemed at risk of overstaying.

Medium

/02

Insufficient funds shown

Bank statements should clearly show stable income and reserves; large unexplained deposits raise concerns.

Medium

/03

Weak travel history

First-time international applicants from regions with high overstay rates may need stronger supporting evidence.

Medium

/04

Previous visa refusals

Past Australian, US, UK, Canada, or Schengen refusals must be declared. Repeated refusals heavily affect future approvals.

Medium

/05

Inconsistent application

Mismatched dates, vague itinerary, or contradictions between forms and supporting documents.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-20

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-20 · major

Codex checked India to Australia visitor facts

Re-checked Home Affairs, Australian High Commission India, ABF, and DAFF sources; added checked-date, corrected the Visitor visa Tourist stream fee to from AUD 200, replaced stale fixed processing times with Home Affairs processing-guide wording, clarified that biometrics are only if requested for Indian applicants, and added arrival-card/biosecurity and 462 ballot context.

2026-05-27

India to Australia route verified

Confirmed Visitor Visa 600 requirement and no ETA/eVisitor option for India; fee and processing wording were refreshed on 2026-06-20.

/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Australia?—

Yes — Indian ordinary passport holders need a Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) to enter Australia. India is not eligible for the ETA (Subclass 601) or eVisitor (Subclass 651).

How much does the Australian visa cost?+

How long does the Australian visa take?+

How long is the visa valid?+

Can I work in Australia on a visitor visa?+

Do Indians need biometrics?+

What is the Work and Holiday 462 ballot?+