# Australia eVisa for Indians: Online Application Step by Step > The Australia ‘eVisa’ Indians apply for is the subclass 600 Visitor visa, lodged online in ImmiAccount. The stream to pick, the scans to prepare and each step to the digital grant. _Published: 2026-10-16 · Reading time: 6 min · Words: 1426_ ## TL;DR Indian citizens apply for Australia's Visitor visa (subclass 600) online through ImmiAccount, uploading colour scans and paying the fee online. The grant is digitally linked to the passport, biometrics are needed only if the Department asks, and the fee and processing time must be checked on the Department's own tools. ## Key takeaways - The subclass 600 Visitor visa is lodged online in ImmiAccount and no visa label is issued. - Indian citizens can use the Tourist, Business Visitor and Sponsored family streams, not Frequent traveller or Approved Destination Status. - Applications are not processed until the fee is paid; check the current amount on the Department's Visa Pricing Estimator. - Biometrics are collected only on request; India was not on the Australian Biometrics Collection Centre list as of March 2026. - Scan documents in colour, merge multi-page files and attach English translations with translator details. **Indians apply for what is often called the Australia eVisa, officially the Visitor visa (subclass 600), online through ImmiAccount, the Department of Home Affairs portal. You fill the form, attach colour scans of your documents and pay the fee online; nothing is processed until it is paid. The visa is digitally linked to your passport, with no label.** ## Article The visa covered here is the subclass 600 Visitor visa, which the Department uses for holidays, family visits and business visits. It is lodged online and granted electronically, so there is no sticker to collect, and a centre visit comes up only if the Department asks for biometrics. Everything below follows the Department's Visitor visa (subclass 600) pages, checked on 10 October 2026. Our Australia visa guide for Indian passport holders has the wider picture. ### Pick the right subclass 600 stream before you start The form asks for a stream at the outset, and two of the six streams are closed to Indian citizens. Choose by the purpose of the trip and by where you are when you apply. StreamFitsOpen to Indian citizens?Tourist stream (apply outside Australia)Holidays, or visiting relatives and friends, when you apply from IndiaYesTourist stream (apply in Australia)Visitors who are already in AustraliaYes, for applicants inside AustraliaBusiness Visitor streamBusiness visits backed by a host organisation's invitation or a conference registrationYesSponsored family streamVisits where a relative in Australia sponsors you on Form 1149YesFrequent traveller streamCitizens of China, Brunei, Cambodia, the Philippines, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam or Timor LesteNoApproved Destination Status streamCitizens of the People's Republic of ChinaNoFor a holiday from India, or for parents visiting a son or daughter settled in Australia, the Tourist stream (apply outside Australia) is the match. Parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents who want a longer stay should explain why in the application and attach proof. ### Documents to scan before you open ImmiAccount ImmiAccount works on uploads, not originals, so get your scans ready first. The Department asks for every document in colour, multi-page documents saved as one file, and an English translation of anything that is not in English, with the translator's details. A property paper or bank passbook in Hindi or a regional language therefore needs its translation attached alongside it. #### For every applicant - Passport pages with your photo, personal details and issue and expiry dates, plus proof of any change of name. - Proof of enough money for the stay and to leave Australia: itemised personal bank statements for a 3 month period, pay slips, tax records such as your ITR, term deposits or credit card statements, and audited accounts if you run a business. - Your plans while in Australia. - Reasons to return home: an employer letter stating you will return to your job, proof of study in India, immediate family here, or ownership of a house or other major assets. - Character documents: military service papers if they apply to you, and a police certificate only if the Department asks. #### Business Visitor stream Add an invitation from the host organisation, conference registration details, a letter from your employer explaining why you are travelling, details of your Australian business contacts, proof of current employment and professional qualifications, evidence that your company is an active business (an annual report works) and evidence of earlier contact with Australian businesses. #### Sponsored family stream and children Your sponsor in Australia completes Form 1149 and you upload a copy, with documents that prove the relationship: birth certificates, passport pages showing parents' names or marriage certificates. Applicants under 18 also need a birth certificate naming both parents, Form 1229 consent or a statutory declaration from any parent who is not travelling (with signed photo ID), and Form 1257 if they will not stay with a relative or guardian. ### Lodging the online application, step by step - Create your ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs website and start a Visitor (subclass 600) application in the stream you picked. - Complete the form with names, dates and passport numbers exactly as they appear in your passport. If a migration agent or another person will receive correspondence for you, attach Form 956 or Form 956A. - Upload your documents against the matching headings: colour scans, merged multi-page files, translations included. - Pay the application fee online. Processing does not begin until the payment goes through. - Watch ImmiAccount and your email for any request for biometrics, health checks or a police certificate, and respond within the time given. - Receive the grant. The visa is linked to your passport electronically, so travel on the passport you applied with. One condition applies throughout: the Department requires you to be outside Australia both when you lodge and when the visa is decided. ### The fee: why this guide gives no rupee figure The Department's subclass 600 page states that the visa ‘costs from’ an amount for each applicant, but that amount loads through a script and could not be captured when we checked. Rather than repeat a number from memory, open the Department's Visa Pricing Estimator before you pay; it shows the current charge for your stream. Keep money aside for the other costs the Department mentions, namely health checks, police certificates and biometrics, in case any of them is requested. Our research found no VFS Global India page for Australian visitor visas, so there is no Indian service charge to list here either. ### After you lodge: biometrics, timelines and health cover Biometrics are collected only when the Department tells you to provide them. VFS Global runs Australian Biometrics Collection Centres in a list of countries, and India was not on that list as of March 2026, so do not book anything in advance; follow the instructions in the request if one arrives. No fixed processing time is published. The Department's processing time guide tool shows how long recently decided applications took, and it is only a guide, so lodge well before your travel dates. Health insurance is not on the required list, but you are liable for all your healthcare costs in Australia and the Department strongly recommends adequate cover. Some visas are granted with Condition 8501, which obliges you to maintain adequate health insurance, so read your grant notice for conditions. ### Mistakes that slow an online visitor application - Selecting a closed stream. Frequent traveller and Approved Destination Status are not open to Indian citizens. - Scans that miss the instructions. Black-and-white photocopies, or a bank statement uploaded one page per file, do not match what the Department asks for: colour scans, with multi-page documents as one file. - Untranslated papers. Every document not in English needs an English translation that names the translator. - An employer letter that skips the key line. The letter should state that you will return to your job. - Buying non-refundable flights too soon. Embassies generally advise against buying non-refundable tickets before a visa decision. A verifiable flight reservation or a day-by-day travel itinerary shows your plans without that risk; requirements vary, so follow the official checklist. Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files. Packages start at INR 1,000 for a flight reservation and go up to INR 3,000 for a reservation, hotel booking, itinerary and cover letter together. Message us on WhatsApp at +91 95230 91018 or through our contact page. ### Frequently asked questions #### Will my Australian visitor visa be stamped in my passport? No. The Department of Home Affairs links the visitor visa digitally to your passport and does not issue a label. Keep your grant notice and travel on the passport you used in the application. #### Can I apply for the Frequent traveller stream with an Indian passport? No. The Frequent traveller stream is limited to citizens of China, Brunei, Cambodia, the Philippines, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Timor Leste. Indian applicants choose from the Tourist, Business Visitor and Sponsored family streams. #### Do I need a police clearance certificate for an Australian tourist visa? Only if the Department asks for one. Police certificates sit under character documents, which you provide on request. In India, police clearance certificates are applied for through Passport Seva, so allow time for it if a request arrives. #### Can my parents stay longer than a normal tourist visit? Parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents can ask for a longer stay in the Tourist stream, but they must explain the reason and attach proof. An optional invitation letter from you, stating your relationship, the purpose and length of the visit and whether they will stay with you, can be added to the file. #### Who receives letters about my application if I use an agent? If you nominate an authorised recipient or use a migration agent, attach Form 956A or Form 956 to the application. Otherwise the Department contacts you through your ImmiAccount and email. ## Steps 1. **Choose your stream** — Pick the subclass 600 stream that fits your trip: Tourist (apply outside Australia), Business Visitor or Sponsored family. Frequent traveller and Approved Destination Status are not open to Indian citizens. 2. **Prepare colour scans** — Scan your passport pages, bank statements for a 3 month period, pay slips, ITR, employer letter and stream-specific documents in colour, merging multi-page documents into one file and translating anything not in English. 3. **Create an ImmiAccount and fill the form** — Start a Visitor (subclass 600) application in ImmiAccount and enter details exactly as in your passport. Attach Form 956 or 956A if an agent or authorised recipient acts for you. 4. **Upload documents** — Attach each scan under the matching document heading in the application. 5. **Pay the fee online** — Check the current charge on the Department's Visa Pricing Estimator and pay online; the application is not processed until the fee is paid. 6. **Respond to requests** — Watch ImmiAccount and your email for any request for biometrics, health checks or a police certificate, and stay outside Australia until the visa is decided. 7. **Receive the digital grant** — The visa is digitally linked to your passport with no label; read the grant notice for conditions such as 8501 and travel on the same passport. ## FAQ ### Will my Australian visitor visa be stamped in my passport? No. The Department of Home Affairs links the visitor visa digitally to your passport and does not issue a label. Keep your grant notice and travel on the passport you used in the application. ### Can I apply for the Frequent traveller stream with an Indian passport? No. The Frequent traveller stream is limited to citizens of China, Brunei, Cambodia, the Philippines, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Timor Leste. Indian applicants choose from the Tourist, Business Visitor and Sponsored family streams. ### Do I need a police clearance certificate for an Australian tourist visa? Only if the Department asks for one. Police certificates sit under character documents, which you provide on request. In India, police clearance certificates are applied for through Passport Seva, so allow time for it if a request arrives. ### Can my parents stay longer than a normal tourist visit? Parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents can ask for a longer stay in the Tourist stream, but they must explain the reason and attach proof. An optional invitation letter from you, stating your relationship, the purpose and length of the visit and whether they will stay with you, can be added to the file. ### Who receives letters about my application if I use an agent? If you nominate an authorised recipient or use a migration agent, attach Form 956A or Form 956 to the application. Otherwise the Department contacts you through your ImmiAccount and email. ## Sources 1. [Visitor visa (subclass 600)](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600) — Department of Home Affairs, Australian Government 2. [Visitor 600 Tourist stream (apply outside Australia)](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600/tourist-stream-overseas) — Department of Home Affairs, Australian Government 3. [Visitor 600 Business Visitor stream](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600/business-visitor-stream) — Department of Home Affairs, Australian Government 4. [Biometrics (ABCC locations, March 2026)](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics) — Department of Home Affairs, Australian Government