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Do India passport holders need a visa to visit Australia?

Visitor Visa Subclass 600 required. AUD 210 for Tourist Stream. Multiple-entry up to 12 months. Indian ordinary passport holders need an Australian Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) to enter Australia — India is not on the ETA (Subclass 601) or eVisitor (Subclass 651) eligibility lists. The Tourist Stream costs AUD 210 and is typically granted as a multiple-entry visa with 3-12 months stay per entry. Processing currently takes around 25-46 days. Strong evidence of ties to India (employment, family, property, tax returns) is critical for approval — the Australian visa is one of the more documentation-heavy applications for Indian citizens.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-27
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.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-27
Visa type
Visitor Visa Subclass 600 (Tourist Stream)
Maximum stay
3, 6, or 12 months per entry
per entry
Entries
Multiple (typical)
from issue date
Visa fee
AUD 210
consular fee only
Processing time
25-46 days
standard track
Validity
Up to 12 months
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
Must be valid for the entire stay. One blank page recommended.
· valid for stay
/02
Apply online via ImmiAccount
Create an ImmiAccount and complete the Visitor Visa Subclass 600 application (Tourist Stream).
· ImmiAccount
/03
Pay fees
Visa application charge AUD 210 (Tourist Stream) plus optional health checks and biometrics.
· AUD 210
/04
Submit biometrics at VFS Global
Visit a VFS Global Australia Visa Application Centre in India (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad). Fingerprints + photo.
· VFS biometrics
/05
Wait for decision
25-46 days processing typical for Indian applicants. Approval label is electronic (no sticker); a grant notice is emailed.
· 25-46 days
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 10 complete
Indian passport
Valid for entire stay, 1 blank page
ImmiAccount application
Completed and paid
Biometrics
VFS Global centre in India
Bank statements
Last 6 months; sufficient funds
Employment letter
No-objection / leave letter from employer
Travel itinerary
Flight bookings, hotels, day-by-day plan
Tax returns (ITR)
Last 2-3 years strongly recommended
Property/asset proof
Land deeds, vehicle registration, FDs
Sponsor/invitation letter
If staying with relative; with their visa/citizenship status
Travel insurance
Recommended; Medicare not available for Indian visitors
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visitor Visa 600 (Tourist Stream)AUD 210Multiple-entry typical, up to 12 months validity
Visitor Visa 600 (Sponsored Family)AUD 210+Through Australian relative; bond may apply
Visitor Visa 600 (Business Visitor)AUD 210For business meetings, conferences
Biometrics feeAUD 0 + VFS serviceBiometrics charge included; VFS service fee separate
Overstay penaltiesRemoval + 3-year banStrict enforcement; affects future visa approvals globally
Total estimateAUD 210 — AUD 210incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visitor Visa 600 (Tourist Stream)
25-46 days
Standard processing for Indian applicants via VFS Global.
Online application
Same day
Submit forms and pay fees through ImmiAccount.
Biometrics
1-2 weeks (incl. appointment booking)
Required at VFS Global Visa Application Centre.
Frequent Traveller (3-year multi-entry)
25-46 days
For applicants with strong travel history; same Subclass 600 process.
/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
2026-05-27
India to Australia route verified
Confirmed Visitor Visa 600 AUD 210, 25-46 days processing, no ETA/eVisitor option for India.
/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).
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