Visa guide · updated October 2026Do Indians need a visa for Australia?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Australia. Tourists apply online for the Visitor visa (subclass 600), which starts at AUD 250 and can allow stays of up to 12 months. Indian passports are not eligible for the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA).
Australia visa options for Indians
| Option | Who it is for | Stay and validity | Official fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream | Holidays and visits to family or friends, applied for outside Australia | Up to 12 months | From AUD 250 |
| Visitor visa (subclass 600), Business Visitor stream | Short business visits such as meetings and conferences | Set by the visa granted | From AUD 250 |
| Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) | Not available to Indian passport holders | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Australia visa fees
| Option | Official fee |
|---|---|
| Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream | From AUD 250 |
| Visitor visa (subclass 600), Business Visitor stream | From AUD 250 |
| Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) | Not applicable |
AUD 250 is the base application charge listed by the Department of Home Affairs for the subclass 600 visa applied for outside Australia. Biometrics collection, health checks and police certificates, if asked for, cost extra.
Documents required
Official sources do not give a full list for every case; these are the documents applicants are normally asked for. Confirm the exact list when you apply.
- Passport
- Proof of funds for the stay
- Evidence of employment, study or other ties showing you will return to India
- Travel plans
- Invitation letter if you are visiting family or friends
How to apply
Create an ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs website.
Complete the Visitor visa (subclass 600) application, attach your documents and pay the charge online.
Give biometrics at a collection centre if you are asked to.
Wait for the decision, which is sent electronically; the visa is linked to your passport.
Processing time
Varies; the Department of Home Affairs publishes current times in its visa processing time guide.
Visa application centres in India
VFS Global accepts Australia visa applications at 14 centres in India, plus 2 weekly service points. Check which centre covers your state before you book.
Visa application centres
- Ahmedabad
- Bengaluru
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Jaipur
- Jalandhar
- Cochin
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Pune
- Thiruvananthapuram
Weekly service points
Panaji and Puducherry open one day a week, as published by VFS Global.
- Goa
- Puducherry
AhmedabadBengaluruChandigarhChennaiHyderabadJaipurJalandharCochinKolkataLucknowMumbaiNew DelhiPuneThiruvananthapuramGoaPuducherryCentre list from VFS Global, checked on 26 October 2026. Centres open and close, so confirm before you travel to one.
Popular places to visit in Australia
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Sydney by W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0; Melbourne by Shkuru Afshar, CC BY-SA 4.0; Brisbane by Chris Olszewski, CC BY-SA 4.0; Perth by Samuel Wiki, CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked questions
Indian passport holders need a visa for Australia. Tourists apply online for the Visitor visa (subclass 600), which starts at AUD 250 and can allow stays of up to 12 months. Indian passports are not eligible for the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA).
Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream: From AUD 250. Visitor visa (subclass 600), Business Visitor stream: From AUD 250. Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601): Not applicable. AUD 250 is the base application charge listed by the Department of Home Affairs for the subclass 600 visa applied for outside Australia. Biometrics collection, health checks and police certificates, if asked for, cost extra.
Varies; the Department of Home Affairs publishes current times in its visa processing time guide.
Create an ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs website. Complete the Visitor visa (subclass 600) application, attach your documents and pay the charge online. Give biometrics at a collection centre if you are asked to. Wait for the decision, which is sent electronically; the visa is linked to your passport.
From the official sources listed at the end of this page, checked on 26 October 2026. Visa rules and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 26 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them before you apply.
- Department of Home Affairs: Visitor visa (subclass 600)
- Australian High Commission, New Delhi: visiting Australia
- Department of Home Affairs: visa processing times