Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) · 4–12 weeksAustralia Visitor Visa from India
The Subclass 600 Visitor Visa covers tourism and family visits to Australia. The Department assesses whether you're a 'genuine temporary entrant' with the funds and ties to support a real, temporary visit. We build that case clearly. The final decision rests with the Department of Home Affairs.
Reviewed by Paramjit Singh · B.Tech, Computer Science (2007) · Last reviewed 15 Jul 2026
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What a strong Australia file needs
The documents and the story behind them — built to answer the officer's real questions.
Genuine visitor evidence
A clear, temporary purpose and an itinerary that fits it. The genuine-temporary-entrant test is central to Subclass 600.
Sufficient funds
Bank statements showing you can cover the trip, with a stable history and explained large deposits.
Strong family & home ties
Employment, business, property and dependents in India that show clear reasons to return.
Sponsor/invitation (family visits)
If visiting relatives, their invitation, status and (sometimes) financial support strengthen the file.
Health & character
Depending on stay length and history, health insurance and clean character declarations may be needed.
Why Australia visas get refused — and how we fix it
Most refusals come down to a handful of avoidable gaps. Here's what to get right.
Not a 'genuine temporary entrant'
Doubt that the visit is genuinely temporary. Fix: specific purpose, realistic itinerary, strong ties.
Insufficient or unexplained funds
Low balance or unexplained deposits. Fix: stable 6-month statements + source of funds.
Weak ties to India
No clear return incentive. Fix: job/business/property/dependents evidenced.
Inconsistent information
Application details that don't match supporting documents. Fix: a consistent, cross-checked file.
Australia visitor visa: fees, timeline & process
Official figures for the standard visitor route, sourced from the embassy / VFS pages (last checked 2026-08-14). We re-confirm every figure before you file.
Stay allowed
3, 6 or 12 months (as decided by the Department of Home Affairs)
Processing time
Variable by visa subclass and individual case. Visitor visas typically 20–60 days. Use the Visa Processing Time Guide Tool on homeaffairs.gov.au for current indicative times. Processing times are guides only — not guarantees.
Validity
Single or multiple entry, decided case-by-case. Each stay counts from date of entry.
Official government & VFS fees (paid at cost, never marked up)
| Visitor visa (subclass 600) — base charge | AUD 200 |
| Additional applicant 18+ | AUD 100 |
| Additional applicant under 18 | AUD 50 |
| Biometrics (per applicant) | ₹1,850 |
| SureshotVisa done-for-you filing | ₹15,999 |
All Visa Application Charges (VAC) are set in Australian Dollars by the Department of Home Affairs and paid online via ImmiAccount using international credit card. The INR amount depends on the credit card's conversion rate on payment day — not controlled by the Australian government. Additional costs include: health check (~₹4,500–6,000), police clearance certificate from PSK (~₹500), biometrics (₹1,850), and any translation costs for non-English documents. Fees are non-refundable regardless of visa outcome. Use the Visa Pricing Estimator on homeaffairs.gov.au for current rates.
The price on this page is the price you pay. Government and VFS fees are paid at cost — we never mark them up — and our own fee is published above, GST included. Most consultancies won't put their fee on a public page; ask them why.
How the Australia application works
- 1
Create an ImmiAccount
Visit online.immi.homeaffairs.gov.au and create a personal ImmiAccount — this is Australia's only official application portal.
- 2
Select Visitor (subclass 600) — Tourist stream
From the New Application menu, select 'Visitor — Tourist stream'. The online form dynamically asks ~100 questions; save progress as you go.
- 3
Upload supporting documents
Upload passport bio page, photo, cover letter, flight/hotel reservations, bank statements, ITRs, employment letter. Clear colour scans, ideally PDF.
- 4
Pay the Visa Application Charge (VAC) online
Pay AUD 200 (base) by international credit/debit card. The amount charged in INR depends on your card's exchange rate.
- 5
Book biometrics appointment at VFS Global India
After submission, the Department instructs you to give biometrics (fingerprints + facial photo) at your nearest VFS Global biometrics centre — Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jalandhar.
- 6
(If requested) Complete health examination at Bupa
Bupa Medical Visa Services is the sole authorised provider for Australian visa medicals in India. Only complete this if the Department requests it or if your stay exceeds 6 months.
- 7
Wait for decision
Decision typically takes 20–60 days. You receive an email grant notification from the Department. Your visa is digital — verify via VEVO using your passport number and grant letter reference.
Where you'll give biometrics in India
- ImmiAccount online (primary for Indian applicants)
- VFS Global Biometrics — New Delhi
- VFS Global Biometrics — Mumbai
- VFS Global Biometrics — Bengaluru
- VFS Global Biometrics — Chennai
- VFS Global Biometrics — Kolkata
- VFS Global Biometrics — Hyderabad
- VFS Global Biometrics — Ahmedabad
- VFS Global Biometrics — Chandigarh
- VFS Global Biometrics — Jalandhar
- Australian High Commission — New Delhi (1/50 G, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, 110021)
Centre details can change — we re-confirm the address and book the earliest slot that fits your travel date as part of the filing service.
What's free, and what costs
Three separate things — you can stop after the free one.
- 1Ask on WhatsApp
Free
Tell us the country, the purpose and your situation. A licensed consultant answers — which visa fits, what your file needs, whether we can help.
No payment, no obligation, no card.
- 2One-Document Check
₹499
Send one document — a leave letter, NOC, salary slip, invitation or bank statement — and a licensed consultant tells you what an officer would question about it, and what to change before you submit.
One document, answered the same working day. Credited in full if you book filing.
- 3Visa Possibility Report
₹499
A written case review: the weak points an officer will probe, the documents you're missing, and the strategy for your specific file.
Refundable, and credited in full if you go ahead with filing.
- 4Done-for-you filing
Published per visa
We build and file the whole application — documents, forms, appointment, submission and tracking. Every price is on the pricing page, GST included.
The officer still decides the outcome. Nobody can change that.
Every filing price is published on the pricing page, and our fee is refundable before we file — refund policy.
Unsure which route fits your case? The ₹499 report answers it — refundable, credited to any service.
Australia visitor visa FAQs
What is the 'genuine temporary entrant' requirement?
Australia must be satisfied you genuinely intend to stay temporarily for the stated purpose. You show this with a clear purpose, realistic itinerary, sufficient funds and strong ties to India.
How much money should I show for an Australia visitor visa?
There's no fixed figure, but you should show funds that comfortably cover your trip, with a stable balance over recent months and any large deposit explained. We assess your case in the ₹499 report.
Can my Australian relative sponsor my visit?
Yes — for family visits, a relative's invitation and financial support can strengthen your application, and in some cases a sponsorship/bond may apply.
Can you guarantee the visa?
No — the decision rests with the Department of Home Affairs. We make your genuine-visitor case, funds and ties as strong and consistent as possible.
₹499 · Refundable · Credited to any service