Applies via: Embassy/official portalSources checked on
Indian citizens apply for a Australia visa directly with the embassy or its official visa portal. The published fee for Visitor visa (subclass 600) is AUD 250. Processing time (Visitor visa (subclass 600) - Tourist stream): 50% of applications in 21 days, 90% in 33 days (Home Affairs global processing-time guide (all nationalities, recently decided applications; not India-specific), checked 15 October 2026). Indian citizens, tourist visitor visas granted October-December 2025: median 14 days, 75% within 23 days (Home Affairs Visitor visa program report). Sources checked on October 15, 2026.
How do Indian citizens apply for a Australia visa?
Applies via: Embassy/official portal
Who handles applications in India
Australian Visitor visas (subclass 600) are applied for online through ImmiAccount with the Department of Home Affairs; you attach scanned documents and pay the application fee online, and the application is not processed until the fee is paid. You must be outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is decided. The Department tells you if you need to provide biometrics; VFS Global operates Australian Biometrics Collection Centres in listed countries, and India is not on the list (correct as of March 2026). The visa is digitally linked to the passport (no label). The Department of Home Affairs office at the Australian High Commission in New Delhi manages many visa and citizenship services for citizens of India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan; visa and citizenship enquiries go to the helpline +61 2 6196 0196.
Not available: Home Affairs says only New Zealand passport holders can get a visa on arrival, and all other passport holders, including Indians, must get the right visa before travelling to Australia.
eVisa / online visa
Available: Indians apply online through ImmiAccount for the Visitor visa (subclass 600) (online lodgement has been mandatory since 30 September 2021) and the visa is granted electronically, digitally linked to the passport with no label. India is not on the eligible-passport lists for the ETA (subclass 601) or eVisitor (subclass 651).
Visa-free entry
Not available: Indian passports are not eligible for the ETA or eVisitor, and Home Affairs says all passport holders other than Australian and New Zealand ones need a visa before travelling to Australia.
How to apply from India — step by step
1
Complete the application form
Fill in the Australia visa application form linked from the official pages below.
2
Prepare your documents
Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
3
Submit your application
Submit through the embassy or the official visa portal linked below.
4
Give biometrics
Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.
5
Pay the fees
Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section.
Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.
How much is the Australia visa fee for Indian citizens?
Visitor visa (subclass 600)
AUD 250
Base application charge from 1 July 2026 for the Tourist stream applied for outside Australia; the Business Visitor and Sponsored Family streams are also AUD 250 (Tourist stream applied for in Australia: AUD 630). Family members cannot be included: each person, including children, applies and pays separately. Home Affairs charges in AUD and publishes no INR amount. Other possible costs: health checks, police certificates, biometrics.
Student visa (subclass 500)
AUD 2,500
Main applicant, from 1 July 2026. Each family member included: AUD 1,530 (18+) or AUD 500 (under 18). Standalone ELICOS or Non-Award sector courses: AUD 2,050. AUD 700 subsequent temporary application charge may apply if lodged in Australia. Other possible costs: health checks, police certificates, biometrics; OSHC is bought separately from an approved insurer.
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Post-Higher Education Work stream
AUD 5,750
Main applicant; each family member AUD 2,875 (18+) or AUD 1,450 (under 18). Exempt from the subsequent temporary application charge.
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) - Core Skills or Specialist Skills stream
AUD 4,015
Visa applicant charge; each family member AUD 4,015 (18+) or AUD 1,005 (under 18). The employer separately pays a nomination fee and the Skilling Australians Fund levy (amounts not captured here).
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) - MATES stream
AUD 470
Main applicant; each family member AUD 470 (18+) or AUD 120 (under 18). MATES ballot registration fee AUD 25.
Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) - first visa
AUD 840
Indian passport holders must first be selected in the pre-application ballot.
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) - Points-tested stream
AUD 6,135
Main applicant; each family member AUD 3,070 (18+) or AUD 1,540 (under 18).
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
AUD 6,140
Main applicant; each family member AUD 3,070 (18+) or AUD 1,535 (under 18).
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
AUD 6,140
Main applicant; each family member AUD 3,070 (18+) or AUD 1,535 (under 18).
Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry stream
AUD 6,140
Main applicant; each family member AUD 3,070 (18+) or AUD 1,535 (under 18).
National Innovation visa (subclass 858)
AUD 6,235
Main applicant; each family member AUD 3,120 (18+) or AUD 1,560 (under 18).
Australian citizenship by conferral (aged 18-59, with citizenship test)
AUD 285
AUD 40 for some concession card holders; AUD 180 for applicants aged 16 or 17 (Home Affairs, checked October 2026).
Service fee: Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below.
Checklist
What documents are required for a Australia visa from India?
All applicants
8 items
Passport pages showing photo, personal details and issue/expiry dates; national identity card if you have one; proof of change of name if applicable
Proof of enough money for the stay and to leave Australia: itemised personal bank statements for a 3 month period, pay slips, audited accounts, tax records, term deposits, credit card statements
Your plans while in Australia
Proof of reasons to return home: employer letter stating you will return to your job, proof of study in home country, immediate family in home country, ownership of house or major assets
Character documents: military service record or discharge papers if applicable; police certificate if asked
Form 956A / Form 956 if nominating an authorised recipient or migration agent
Under 18: birth certificate showing both parents (or alternatives); proof of legal guardianship if applicable; Form 1229 consent or statutory declaration from non-travelling parent(s) with signed photo ID; Form 1257 undertaking if not staying with a relative/guardian
All non-English documents translated into English (translator details required); scan or photograph all documents in colour, multi-page documents as one file
Tourist stream
2 items
Optional letter of invitation from relative/friend in Australia stating relationship, purpose and length of visit and whether you will stay with them; proof of their funds if they are paying
If requesting a longer stay (e.g. parents of Australian citizens/PRs), explain the reason and provide proof
Business Visitor stream
7 items
Invitation from a host organisation
Conference registration details
Letter from employer stating why you are visiting
Plans for your stay and details of Australian business contacts
Proof of current employment and professional qualifications
Evidence your company is an active business (e.g. annual report)
Evidence of prior contact with Australian businesses
Sponsored family stream
2 items
Sponsor must complete Form 1149 - Application for sponsorship for Sponsored Family Visitors; provide a copy
Documents proving the relationship between each applicant and the sponsor (birth certificates, passport pages showing parents' names, family register, marriage certificates)
Student visa (subclass 500)
8 items
Passport pages with photo, personal details and issue/expiry dates; national identity card if you have one; proof of any change of name
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for every intended course (the application is invalid without it)
Genuine Student answers in the online form (in English, 150 words each) plus evidence: academic transcripts, current employment details, ties to India, economic circumstances (e.g. 12 months of employment or business records, tax returns or bank statements) and reasons for not studying a similar course in India
English test result if the Document Checklist Tool requires it (online/at-home tests not accepted)
Evidence of financial capacity if required: deposits, loans or scholarships, or parents'/partner's income shown by official documents such as tax assessments; plus evidence of genuine access to the funds (e.g. transaction history, loan terms and disbursement)
Overseas Student Health Cover details: insurer name and policy start/end dates (policy number if you arranged it yourself)
Under 18: Form 1229 consent (or statutory declaration) from each parent with their ID, birth certificate showing parents' names, and welfare arrangements (CAAW from the provider or Form 157N guardian nomination)
Non-English documents translated into English with translator details; scan everything in colour; check the Document Checklist Tool (updated 31 March and 30 September) just before applying
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
7 items
Passport pages with photo, personal details and issue/expiry dates; proof of any change of name
Transaction Reference Number (TRN) of the nomination your employer lodged
Skills assessment reference number if a skills assessment is mandatory for your occupation (e.g. Trades Recognition Australia, VETASSESS)
Qualification certificates, any required Australian registration or licence evidence, CV covering at least the last 5 years, and employment references on employer letterhead with referee name/contact, your position and dates
English test results unless exempt
Evidence of adequate health insurance for you and any family members
Character documents such as police certificates as required
Photo
What are the Australia visa photo specifications?
Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below.
Insurance
Is travel medical insurance required for a Australia visa?
Not required
You are liable for all your healthcare costs while in Australia; the Department strongly recommends adequate health insurance. In some circumstances the visa may be granted with Condition 8501 - Maintain adequate health insurance.
Processing
How long does Australia visa processing take?
Visitor visa (subclass 600) - Tourist stream
50% of applications in 21 days, 90% in 33 days (Home Affairs global processing-time guide (all nationalities, recently decided applications; not India-specific), checked 15 October 2026). Indian citizens, tourist visitor visas granted October-December 2025: median 14 days, 75% within 23 days (Home Affairs Visitor visa program report).
Visitor visa (subclass 600) - Business Visitor stream
50% in 7 days, 90% in 19 days (Home Affairs global processing-time guide (all nationalities, recently decided applications; not India-specific), checked 15 October 2026)
Visitor visa (subclass 600) - Sponsored Family stream
50% in 40 days, 90% in 3 months (Home Affairs global processing-time guide (all nationalities, recently decided applications; not India-specific), checked 15 October 2026)
Student visa (subclass 500)
Higher Education sector: 50% in 16 days, 90% in 4 months; Vocational Education and Training sector: 50% in 53 days, 90% in 7 months; Postgraduate Research: 50% in 17 days, 90% in 55 days (Home Affairs global processing-time guide (all nationalities, recently decided applications; not India-specific), checked 15 October 2026). Indian citizens applying outside Australia, primary applications granted October-December 2025: median 23 days, 75% within 36 days (Home Affairs student visa program report).
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Post-Higher Education Work stream
50% in 5 days, 90% in 55 days (Home Affairs global processing-time guide (all nationalities, recently decided applications; not India-specific), checked 15 October 2026)
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
Core Skills stream: 50% in 4 months, 90% in 9 months; Specialist Skills stream: 50% in 37 days, 90% in 78 days; employer nomination: 50% in 64 days, 90% in 9 months; employer sponsorship approval: 50% in 11 days, 90% in 57 days (Home Affairs global processing-time guide (all nationalities, recently decided applications; not India-specific), checked 15 October 2026)
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) - MATES stream
50% in 4 months, 90% in 5 months (Home Affairs global processing-time guide (all nationalities, recently decided applications; not India-specific), checked 15 October 2026)
Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)
50% in 3 days, 90% in 44 days (Home Affairs global processing-time guide (all nationalities, recently decided applications; not India-specific), checked 15 October 2026); Home Affairs says offshore applications may take about 3 months because onshore applications are prioritised
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) - Points-tested stream
50% in 61 days, 90% in 8 months (Home Affairs global processing-time guide (all nationalities, recently decided applications; not India-specific), checked 15 October 2026)
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
50% in 4 months, 90% in 16 months (Home Affairs global processing-time guide (all nationalities, recently decided applications; not India-specific), checked 15 October 2026)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - state/territory nominated
50% in 5 months, 90% in 18 months (Home Affairs global processing-time guide (all nationalities, recently decided applications; not India-specific), checked 15 October 2026)
Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry stream
50% in 21 months, 90% in 25 months (Home Affairs global processing-time guide (all nationalities, recently decided applications; not India-specific), checked 15 October 2026)
Visa types
Which Australia visa types can Indian citizens apply for?
Visitor visa (subclass 600)
Tourist stream (apply outside Australia)
Tourist stream (apply in Australia)
Business Visitor stream
Sponsored family stream
Frequent traveller stream (citizens of China, Brunei, Cambodia, Philippines, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam or Timor Leste only - not India)
Approved Destination Status stream (citizens of the People's Republic of China only - not India)
Visitor visa (subclass 600) - length of stay and entries
Tourist stream: stay up to 12 months, generally 3 months (decided case by case); single or multiple entry; parents or step-parents of Australian citizens/permanent residents may get a visa valid for more than 12 months with multiple entries, but no more than 12 months' stay in any 18 months; study or training of up to 3 months allowed
Business Visitor stream: stay up to 3 months (up to 12 months may be granted in certain circumstances); single or multiple entry; covers business enquiries, contract negotiations and conferences, not working for an Australian business
Sponsored family stream: standard stay 3 months (up to 12 months in limited circumstances); generally single entry with 6 months after grant to enter; the sponsor may be asked to pay a security bond
The stay period or dates and whether the visa is single or multiple entry are shown on the visa grant letter (entries can also be checked in VEVO). Visitor visas cannot be extended: you must apply for a new visa, which is not possible if condition 8503 (No Further Stay) is attached unless it is waived
Study and post-study visas
Student visa (subclass 500)
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Post-Higher Education Work stream
Temporary work visas
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) - Core Skills stream
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) - Specialist Skills stream
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) - MATES stream (Indian graduates, by ballot)
Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) (Indian passport holders by ballot)
Skilled permanent and provisional visas
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) - Points-tested stream
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry stream
National Innovation visa (subclass 858)
Long stay
Australia study and work visas for Indians
Student visa (subclass 500)
Study
For full-time study in a CRICOS-registered course in Australia, for up to 6 years in line with your enrolment. Indians apply online in ImmiAccount from outside Australia; from 2 October 2026 most applicants must apply outside Australia and most cannot include family members.
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) in a full-time CRICOS-registered course for all intended courses when you apply (otherwise the application is invalid), still valid when the visa is decided
Genuine Student requirement: show that studying in Australia is the main reason for the visa; Home Affairs considers your ties and economic circumstances in India, why this course and provider, the value of the course to your future, your research into the course and living in Australia, and your immigration history including past refusals or cancellations
Age: at least 6 years old; school students must be under 17 when starting Year 9, under 18 for Year 10, under 19 for Year 11 and under 20 for Year 12; welfare arrangements required if under 18
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) from an approved Australian insurer for the whole stay, starting on the day you arrive; the application is refused if OSHC details are not given
Money (if the Document Checklist Tool asks for it): AUD 2,000 for travel (guide amount when applying from outside Australia anywhere other than Africa), the first 12 months' course fees, and 12 months' living costs of AUD 29,710 for the student, AUD 10,394 for a partner and AUD 4,449 per child, plus at least AUD 13,502 a year in school costs per school-age child
Alternative to funds: parents' or partner's personal annual income of at least AUD 87,856 in the 12 months before applying (AUD 102,500 if family members come), shown with official government documents such as tax assessments (bank statements or employer letters not accepted for this)
Genuine access to funds: show how deposits were accumulated (e.g. transaction history, salary patterns); a single-day bank balance certificate does not show this
English (if required; tests taken on or after 7 August 2025, within 2 years): IELTS Academic or General Training 6.0 (5.5 with at least 10 weeks of ELICOS, 5.0 with at least 20 weeks), PTE Academic 47, TOEFL iBT 67; fully online/at-home tests such as IELTS Online are not accepted
Health and character requirements; biometrics and health examinations if requested (biometrics within 14 days of the request)
Work rights once the course starts: up to 48 hours a fortnight while the course is in session, unlimited hours when it is not
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Post-Higher Education Work stream
Work
Post-study work visa for international students who recently completed an Australian degree; you apply in Australia. Under the Australia-India ECTA, Indian nationals can stay 2 years (Bachelor), 3 years (Bachelor with first-class honours in STEM including ICT), 3 years (Masters) or 4 years (PhD).
Aged 35 or under when you apply (under 50 if you use a Masters by research or Doctoral degree)
In Australia (not in immigration clearance) when applying, holding an eligible visa and having held a Student visa in the last 6 months
Eligible degree (Bachelor or higher) from a CRICOS-registered course with an Australian provider, completed within the 6 months before applying, meeting the Australian study requirement
English test taken in the 12 months before applying (tests on or after 7 August 2025): IELTS Academic or General Training overall 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic overall 55
Adequate health insurance and evidence you have applied for an Australian Federal Police check when you apply
Not previously granted a subclass 485 or 476 visa as a primary applicant
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) - Core Skills stream
Work
Employer-sponsored temporary work visa for up to 4 years. Your employer must be (or have applied to be) a Standard Business Sponsor and lodge a nomination for you; you then apply online in ImmiAccount using the nomination's Transaction Reference Number. Your employer may later sponsor you for permanent residence through the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186).
Nominated by an approved sponsor for an occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
Paid the annual market salary rate and at least the Core Skills Income Threshold: AUD 79,423 for nominations lodged 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 (AUD 76,515 for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026); employers paying AUD 250,000 or more do not need to show the market rate
At least 1 year of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation or a related field, gained within the last 5 years (part-time or casual must add up to 12 months full-time)
Skills assessment if mandatory for your occupation, started before you apply and within the previous 3 years
English (tests taken on or after 13 September 2025, within 3 years before applying): at least IELTS 5.0 in each of listening, reading, writing and speaking, unless exempt (e.g. passport from the UK, US, Canada, NZ or Ireland, or 5 years of full-time study in English)
No age requirement
Adequate health insurance; health and character requirements; work only for your sponsor (or associated entity)
Employer usually must carry out labour market testing and pays the nomination fee and Skilling Australians Fund levy
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) - Specialist Skills stream
Work
Employer-sponsored temporary work visa for up to 4 years for highly paid roles in ANZSCO Major Groups 1, 2, 4, 5 or 6 (trades, machinery operators/drivers and labourers excluded).
Nominated salary at least the Specialist Skills Income Threshold: AUD 146,576 for nominations lodged 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 (AUD 141,210 for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026)
Occupation in ANZSCO Major Group 1, 2, 4, 5 or 6
At least 1 year of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation or a related field
Skills assessment if mandatory for your occupation; English as for the Core Skills stream unless exempt
Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) - subclass 403
Work
India-only scheme letting Indian graduates and early-career professionals live and work in Australia for up to 2 years. Up to 3,000 primary places per program year are allocated by random ballot; if selected you have 30 days to apply online from outside Australia.
Register in the MATES ballot (ImmiAccount, valid Indian passport, valid PAN card, registration fee AUD 25) and be randomly selected; 2025-26 registrations ran 1 November to 14 December 2025
Aged 18 to 30 (inclusive) when the ballot registration period opens
Graduated within 2 years before the ballot opens from one of the Top 100 institutions on India's NIRF India Rankings Overall 2024 list, with a Bachelor degree or higher
Qualification related to renewable energy, mining, engineering, information and communications technology, artificial intelligence, financial technology or agricultural technology
English test taken within 1 year: IELTS overall 6.0 with at least 5 in each component (or PTE Academic overall 50 with at least 36 in each component)
A job offer from an Australian business, or about AUD 5,000 to support yourself on arrival; adequate health insurance; health and character requirements
Extended holiday of up to 12 months with work to help fund the trip. Indian passport holders must first be randomly selected in a pre-application ballot before applying for a first visa.
Selected in the Work and Holiday ballot for Indian passport holders
Aged 18 to 30 (inclusive) when you apply
For Indians: at least 2 years of successfully completed post-secondary study (after Year 12)
At least Functional English (e.g. IELTS average band 4.5), test taken within 12 months of applying
About AUD 5,000 for your initial stay plus the fare to leave Australia; no government letter of support needed for Indian applicants
Usually only 6 months' work with the same employer
2026-27 ballot for Indian passport holders: registration 4-25 June 2026 (closed); random selections from 2 July 2026 to 30 April 2027 (selection rounds on 10 August and 25 September 2026, third round TBA); if selected you have 28 calendar days to apply
Ballot registration fee AUD 25 (not refunded if not selected); a valid PAN card is required (Aadhaar not accepted)
Annual cap of 1,000 first Work and Holiday visas for India per program year (1 July to 30 June)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
Residence
5-year provisional visa to live, work and study in designated regional Australia, with a pathway to permanent residence through subclass 191 after holding it for 3 years.
Nominated by a state or territory government agency, or sponsored by an eligible relative
Aged under 45 when invited
At least 65 points on the points test
Occupation on a relevant skilled occupation list and a suitable skills assessment
At least Competent English at the time of invitation
Permanent visa, by invitation only, for people with an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement. The older Business Innovation and Investment (subclass 188) Business Innovation stream closed to new applications on 31 July 2024.
Submit an Expression of Interest, be invited, and apply within 60 days of the invitation
Internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in a profession, a sport, the arts, or academia and research
A nominator with a national reputation in your field: an Australian citizen, permanent resident, eligible New Zealand citizen or an Australian organisation
Australian citizenship by conferral (for permanent residents)
Residence
Permanent residents, including Indians who reached PR through skilled or employer routes, can apply for citizenship once they meet the general residence requirement; applicants aged 18 to 59 sit the citizenship test.
Lived in Australia on a valid visa for 4 years immediately before applying
Held a permanent visa (or Special Category visa) for the last 12 months immediately before applying
Not absent from Australia for more than 12 months in total in the past 4 years, including no more than 90 days in the 12 months before applying
Fee AUD 285 for applicants aged 18 to 59 who must sit the citizenship test (AUD 180 for 16-17-year-olds)
Student visa (subclass 500) grant rate, Indian citizens applying outside Australia (grants as % of grants plus refusals) · 1 October - 31 December 2025 (79.9% in the same quarter of 2024)
Tourist Visitor visa (subclass 600/676) grant rate, Indian citizens (grants as % of grants plus refusals) · 1 October - 31 December 2025 (73.2% in the same quarter of 2024)
New Student visa rules: most Student visa applications must now be lodged outside Australia, and most applicants can no longer include family members (exemptions include PhD students, DFAT/Defence-sponsored students and fully funded foreign-government scholarship holders). Applications lodged before this date are assessed under the old rules.
New visa application charges: Visitor visa (subclass 600) AUD 250 when applying outside Australia, and Student visa (subclass 500) AUD 2,500 for the main applicant (AUD 2,050 for standalone ELICOS or Non-Award courses).
Skilled visa income thresholds indexed: Core Skills Income Threshold AUD 79,423 (Skills in Demand Core Skills stream and ENS 186) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold AUD 146,576 for nominations lodged 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
Student visa applications lodged outside Australia on or after this date are processed under Ministerial Direction 115 (earlier applications under Ministerial Direction 111).
New English test score tables for Student visas apply to tests taken on or after this date (e.g. IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic 47, TOEFL iBT 67 as the standard minimum).
Australia visa for Indians — frequently asked questions
Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.
How much is the Australia visa fee for Indian citizens?
Visitor visa (subclass 600): AUD 250; Student visa (subclass 500): AUD 2,500; Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Post-Higher Education Work stream: AUD 5,750. 9 more fee rows are listed on this page.
What documents are required for a Australia visa from India?
Passport pages showing photo, personal details and issue/expiry dates; national identity card if you have one; proof of change of name if applicable; Proof of enough money for the stay and to leave Australia: itemised personal bank statements for a 3 month period, pay slips, audited accounts, tax records, term deposits, credit card statements; Your plans while in Australia; Proof of reasons to return home: employer letter stating you will return to your job, proof of study in home country, immediate family in home country, ownership of house or major assets; Character documents: military service record or discharge papers if applicable; police certificate if asked; Form 956A / Form 956 if nominating an authorised recipient or migration agent. Plus 2 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 5 visa categories.
How long does Australia visa processing take for Indians?
Visitor visa (subclass 600) - Tourist stream: 50% of applications in 21 days, 90% in 33 days (Home Affairs global processing-time guide (all nationalities, recently decided applications; not India-specific), checked 15 October 2026). Indian citizens, tourist visitor visas granted October-December 2025: median 14 days, 75% within 23 days (Home Affairs Visitor visa program report).; Visitor visa (subclass 600) - Business Visitor stream: 50% in 7 days, 90% in 19 days (Home Affairs global processing-time guide (all nationalities, recently decided applications; not India-specific), checked 15 October 2026); Visitor visa (subclass 600) - Sponsored Family stream: 50% in 40 days, 90% in 3 months (Home Affairs global processing-time guide (all nationalities, recently decided applications; not India-specific), checked 15 October 2026).
Where do Indian citizens apply for a Australia visa?
Applications go via Embassy/official portal.
Can Indians get a Australia visa on arrival or an eVisa?
Visa on arrival — Not available: Home Affairs says only New Zealand passport holders can get a visa on arrival, and all other passport holders, including Indians, must get the right visa before travelling to Australia. eVisa — Available: Indians apply online through ImmiAccount for the Visitor visa (subclass 600) (online lodgement has been mandatory since 30 September 2021) and the visa is granted electronically, digitally linked to the passport with no label. India is not on the eligible-passport lists for the ETA (subclass 601) or eVisitor (subclass 651). Visa-free entry — Not available: Indian passports are not eligible for the ETA or eVisitor, and Home Affairs says all passport holders other than Australian and New Zealand ones need a visa before travelling to Australia.
Is travel medical insurance required for a Australia visa?
No. You are liable for all your healthcare costs while in Australia; the Department strongly recommends adequate health insurance. In some circumstances the visa may be granted with Condition 8501 - Maintain adequate health insurance.
Which Australia visa types can Indian citizens apply for?
Visitor visa (subclass 600), Visitor visa (subclass 600) - length of stay and entries, Study and post-study visas, Temporary work visas and Skilled permanent and provisional visas. 21 visa types are listed on this page.
Department of Home Affairs - MATES stream (subclass 403)Embassy / official government site · Checked on · https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-work-403/mates/mobility-arrangement-for-talented-early-professionals-scheme-403
Department of Home Affairs - MATES ballot eligibilityEmbassy / official government site · Checked on · https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-work-403/mates/ballot-registration/ballot-eligibility
