Australia Visa from India
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Last reviewed: 10 September 2026 · Verified against current VFS Global India fees
Typical processing
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.
Length of stay
3, 6 or 12 months
Processing
Variable by visa subclass and individual…
Entry
Single or multiple entry
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Australia Visa — All Types
Each visa type has its own fees, documents, and processing rules. Tap any card for the complete guide.
Tourist Visa
Australian visitor visa for Indian citizens travelling to Australia for tourism, sightseeing, or visiting friends and relatives. Typically 3, 6 or 12 months stay.
Business Visa
Australian business visitor visa for Indian professionals attending meetings, conferences, negotiations, or exploratory business visits. Paid employment is NOT permitted.
Sponsored Family Visa
Australian visitor visa for Indian citizens visiting close relatives who are Australian citizens/PR holders and who sponsor the application. An Assurance of Support may be required.
Electronic Travel Authority
The ETA (subclass 601) is Australia's quick online visa for tourism/business visits, but it is NOT available to Indian passport holders. Indian citizens must apply for the Visitor visa (subclass 600) instead.
eVisitor
eVisitor (subclass 651) is a free online visa for short visits to Australia, but it is exclusively for European passport holders. Indian citizens are NOT eligible — apply for subclass 600 instead.
Work and Holiday Visa
Informational guide. The Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) allows young Indians aged 18–30 to work and travel in Australia for up to 12 months, but India has a ballot-based quota. SureshotVisa does not process work visas.
Working Holiday Visa
Informational guide. The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) is NOT available to Indian passport holders. Indian citizens should refer to the Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) via the annual ballot.
Student Visa
The Student visa (subclass 500) allows Indian students to live in Australia and undertake a full-time eligible course of study — school, VET, undergraduate, postgraduate, or research — for up to 6 years.
Student Guardian Visa
The Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) allows an Indian parent, custodian, or close relative aged 21+ to come to Australia to provide care and support for a student visa holder under 18 (or in exceptional cases, 18+).
Training Visa
Informational guide. The Training visa (subclass 407) allows sponsored workplace-based training for up to 2 years — but requires an approved sponsor and nomination. SureshotVisa does not process work/training categories.
Adoption Visa
Permanent visa for a child adopted outside Australia by an Australian citizen, PR holder, or eligible NZ citizen. Adoption must follow Hague Convention or bilateral arrangement.
Aged Dependent Relative Visa
Permanent visa for a single older person who has been financially dependent on a relative living in Australia for at least 3 years.
Aged Parent Visa
Permanent visa for aged parents (age-pension-age) of settled Australian citizens/PR holders. Applied FROM Australia. Long processing queue — typically decades.
Carer Visa
Permanent visa to move to Australia to provide care for a close relative (or family member) with a long-term medical condition who cannot reasonably access care in Australia.
Child Visa
Permanent visa for a child outside Australia to move and live with an Australian parent (citizen, PR holder, or eligible NZ citizen).
Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa
2-year temporary visa for aged parents — faster than non-contributory queue but costs AUD 34,170+. Pathway to permanent Contributory Aged Parent (subclass 864).
Contributory Aged Parent Visa
Permanent visa for aged parents of Australian citizens/PR. Much faster processing than subclass 804, but costs around AUD 48,640 over 2 instalments.
Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa
2-year temporary visa for parents (not necessarily age-pension-age) of Australian citizens/PR holders. Pathway to permanent Contributory Parent (subclass 143).
Contributory Parent Visa
Permanent visa for parents of Australian citizens/PR holders. Faster than subclass 103 but costs AUD 48,640+ over 2 instalments.
Dependent Child Visa
Temporary visa for a dependent child to join their parent who holds a temporary Partner visa (subclass 309 or 820).
New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa
5-year temporary visa for a non-NZ citizen who is a family member of a NZ citizen, allowing them to live, work, and study in Australia.
Orphan Relative Visa
Permanent visa for a single child under 18 whose parents are deceased, cannot care for them, or cannot be found — to live with an Australian relative.
Parent Visa
Permanent non-contributory visa for parents of settled Australian citizens/PR holders. Very long queue — measured in decades.
Partner Visa
Two-stage partner visa (temporary 309 → permanent 100) for the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, PR holder, or eligible NZ citizen — applied from outside Australia.
Prospective Marriage Visa
The 'fiancé' visa — allows a person to come to Australia, marry their Australian partner within 9–15 months, then apply for a Partner visa.
Remaining Relative Visa
Permanent visa for someone whose only close family members are all Australian citizens or PR holders living in Australia.
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa
Temporary visa allowing parents to visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years at a time, up to 10 years total. Requires an approved Parent Sponsor. Cannot work.
Transit Visa
Free visa allowing Indian travellers to transit Australia for up to 72 hours on the way to another country. Also used by some maritime crew joining a ship.
Medical Treatment Visa
Temporary visa for Indian travellers coming to Australia for medical treatment or consultation, to support a patient, or to donate an organ. Free if applied from outside Australia.
Resident Return Visa
For existing Australian permanent residents whose travel facility has expired (or is about to) and who need to re-enter Australia as permanent residents.
Former Resident Visa
Permanent visa for former Australian permanent residents (or those who spent significant time as PR as a child) who want to return permanently.
Maritime Crew Visa
Free visa for foreign sea crew to enter Australia by ship and work on a non-military vessel. Not valid for arrival by air beyond transit.
Crew Travel Authority Visa
For aircraft crew travelling to Australia as part of their duties. Rarely arranged by the individual — usually by the airline.
Special Category Visa
Temporary visa automatically granted to New Zealand citizens entering Australia. NOT applicable to Indian passport holders.
Special Purpose Visa
Automatic visa for specified categories like foreign armed forces members, foreign diplomats, airline crew (certain cases) — not for ordinary travellers.
Special Purpose Travel Authority Visa
Narrow-use visa — generally not applicable to Indian travellers.
Investor Retirement Visa
Temporary 4-year visa for self-funded retirees (55+) willing to invest in Australia. Closed to new applications since 2018.
Bridging Visa A
Automatically granted to people in Australia who have applied for a new substantive visa — allows staying in Australia while the new visa is decided. Cannot depart Australia on BVA.
Bridging Visa B
Allows a BVA holder to leave Australia and return while a substantive visa application is processing. Has a specified travel period.
Bridging Visa C
For people in Australia without a valid substantive visa who have applied for a new one. Cannot leave and return to Australia.
Bridging Visa E
Short-term bridging visa for unlawful non-citizens in Australia to regularise their status while preparing to depart or while a Protection/Refugee decision is made.
Skilled Independent Visa
Points-based permanent visa for invited skilled workers with an occupation on Australia's eligible skilled list — no employer or state sponsorship required.
Skilled Nominated Visa
Permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government. Adds 5 bonus points to the applicant's SkillSelect score.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa
5-year provisional visa for skilled workers nominated by a state/territory OR sponsored by an eligible family member in regional Australia. Adds 15 bonus points. Pathway to 191 permanent.
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa
Permanent visa for holders of subclass 491 or 494 who have lived and worked in regional Australia for 3 years.
Employer Nomination Scheme Visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by an Australian employer. Three streams: Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition, and Labour Agreement.
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by a regional Australian employer. Closed to new direct-entry applications — TRT stream remains for 494 holders.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa
5-year provisional visa for workers sponsored by an employer in regional Australia. Pathway to permanent 191.
Skills in Demand Visa
Temporary employer-sponsored visa (formerly TSS) — 4 years. Replaces old TSS 482. Three streams: Specialist Skills, Core Skills, Essential Skills.
Temporary Graduate Visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of eligible Australian qualifications. 2–6 years depending on stream. Common pathway from Student to PR.
Temporary Activity Visa
Sponsored temporary visa for specific activities — entertainers, researchers, religious workers, sports contestants, etc.
Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa
Narrow visa for foreign-government workers, diplomats, Pacific labour scheme workers, and domestic workers of diplomats.
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa
Short-term visa for highly specialised, non-ongoing work in Australia — typically up to 3 months (extendable to 6 in exceptional cases).
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa
Provisional visa for business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs — closed to new applications from 31 July 2024. Existing queue is still being processed.
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa
Permanent business/investor visa for existing subclass 188 holders who meet performance requirements.
National Innovation Visa
Permanent visa for internationally recognised talent — replaces the Global Talent visa. Nomination by eligible Australian nominator required.
Pacific Engagement Visa
Ballot-based permanent visa for Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens — NOT for Indian passport holders.
Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa
Closed provisional regional skilled visa — replaced by subclass 491. Only for existing holders / pathway to 887.
Skilled Regional Visa
Permanent pathway for existing subclass 489 holders who have lived and worked in regional Australia for 2+ years.
Protection Visa
Permanent visa for people IN Australia claiming protection under refugee or complementary protection criteria.
Refugee Visas
Offshore permanent refugee visas — 200 (Refugee), 201 (In-Country Special Humanitarian), 203 (Emergency Rescue), 204 (Woman at Risk). Usually UNHCR-referred.
Global Special Humanitarian Visa
Offshore permanent visa for people subject to substantial discrimination amounting to gross violation of human rights — requires Australian Proposer.
Temporary Protection Visa
Temporary 3-year protection visa — effectively closed to new grants; legacy holders are being transitioned to Resolution of Status (851) permanent.
Safe Haven Enterprise Visa
5-year temporary protection visa with regional work/study pathway — legacy category, transitioning to Resolution of Status 851.
Resolution of Status Visa
Permanent visa for existing subclass 785/790 holders — the permanent-pathway introduced in 2023 for legacy TPV/SHEV cohorts.
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💡 Important Tips
- Current Australia appointment wait is about Same week — book your VFS slot early to protect your travel date.
- Allow around 30 days for Australia — apply 4–6 weeks before you fly.
- Keep your bank balance healthy — ₹3–5 lakh is a safe range for most short-stay visas.
- Show strong ties to India (stable job, property, family) — the biggest approval lever.
- Book refundable flights and hotels until the visa is approved.
- Buy travel insurance before your embassy / VFS appointment.
- Carry originals plus photocopies to VFS, and never give false or inconsistent information.
Planning your trip
Know Australia before you go
About Australia
The Land Down Under
Australia — the sunburnt continent — blends world-class cities, ancient landscapes and one of the friendliest cultures on Earth. Indian travellers are drawn to the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney's iconic harbour, the red heart of Uluru, and the laid-back coffee-shop vibe of Melbourne. With a 900,000-strong Indian-origin community, Indian food and cricket are never far away. Australia grants digital visas only — no sticker in your passport, everything verified online via VEVO.
Capital
Canberra
Currency
AUD (₹55/AUD approx.)
Language
English
Flight time
~11–14h from Delhi/Mumbai
Why Indians Love Visiting
10,000+ beaches
From Bondi to the Whitsundays — you could visit one beach a day for 27 years and still not see them all.
Unique wildlife
Kangaroos, koalas, wombats, platypus, Tasmanian devils — 80% of Australia's animals are found nowhere else.
Great Barrier Reef
The world's largest living structure — snorkel, scuba dive, or scenic-fly over 2,300 km of coral wonder off Queensland.
The Red Centre
Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta and the Outback — ancient Aboriginal lands with sunsets that burn the sky orange.
Liveable cities
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth — consistently top global liveability rankings with thriving Indian communities.
Café culture
Melbourne invented the flat white. Australia's coffee scene is arguably the best in the English-speaking world.
Top Places to Visit
Famous Australia
Kangaroo
Koala
AFL / Rugby
Cricket (Ashes!)
Surf culture
Indigenous didgeridoo
Boomerang
Bondi Beach
Food You Must Try
Meat pie
Hand-sized flaky pastry filled with minced meat — the iconic Aussie sports-game snack.
Pavlova
Meringue dessert with whipped cream and fresh fruit — Aussies and Kiwis still fight over who invented it.
Vegemite on toast
Dark yeast spread — intensely salty, acquired taste. Aussies eat it with butter at breakfast.
Tim Tams
Chocolate-coated biscuits with cream filling — the national dunking biscuit. Try a 'Tim Tam Slam' with hot coffee.
Lamingtons
Squares of sponge cake coated in chocolate and rolled in desiccated coconut — tea-time favourite.
Flat white
Espresso with velvety steamed milk — Melbourne's gift to the world's coffee menus.
Shrimp on the barbie
Fresh prawns grilled at a backyard BBQ — summer tradition, though Aussies call them prawns, not shrimp.
Mango with chilli lime
Alphonso-style Aussie mangoes sliced with Tajín — Queensland summer treat.
Best Time to Visit
Summer
Dec–FebPeak beach season. Hot in the north (Cairns humid), perfect in the south. Sydney NYE fireworks are legendary.
Autumn
Mar–MayBest time to visit — mild everywhere, fewer crowds, Melbourne food festivals. Ideal for Uluru (cooler).
Winter
Jun–AugSnow in the Victorian Alps (skiing!), dry season in the tropical north — best time for Great Barrier Reef.
Spring
Sep–NovWildflowers in Western Australia, whale watching, warming temperatures, cricket season starts.
Say it Like a Local
G'day mate
/guh-DAY mayt/
Hello, friend — the classic Aussie greeting
Cheers
/cheers/
Thanks / goodbye / toast — used constantly
No worries
/no WUR-eez/
You're welcome / it's fine / no problem
Arvo
/AR-voh/
Afternoon (Aussies shorten everything)
Brekkie
/BREK-ee/
Breakfast
How ya going?
/how-ya-GOH-ing/
How are you? (not 'where are you going')
Fair dinkum
/fair DINK-um/
True / genuine / really?
Barbie
/BAR-bee/
Barbecue (not the doll)
Australia is the only country that's also a continent — it covers 7.7 million km².
The Sydney Opera House took 14 years to build (1959–1973) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
There are 50+ million kangaroos in Australia — more than twice the human population.
Melbourne was the world's most liveable city for 7 consecutive years (2011–2017).
Australian seasons are FLIPPED from India — December is summer, July is winter.
Vegemite — the dark salty spread on toast — has a near-religious status; Aussies eat 22 million jars a year.
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