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Australia visa help from Patiala

The application centre details, documents and fees to check when planning a Australia visit from Patiala.

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Professional filing ₹9,999, GST included. Government and visa-centre fees separate.

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Centre recorded in our Australia guide

VFS Global Biometrics — Chandigarh
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Use the official VFS Global instructions to confirm jurisdiction, appointment rules, address and what to carry. The destination and your residence determine the appropriate centre.

Documents for the Tourist Visa (Subclass 600 — Tourist Stream)

The destination guide’s checklist, grouped by purpose. Additional evidence may be required for your situation.

Core Documents 4 items
  • Valid passportValid for the entire period of intended stay. Passport bio page uploaded to ImmiAccount.
  • One recent passport-style photographDigital copy uploaded via ImmiAccount. 45 × 35 mm, plain background, taken within 6 months.
  • Form 1419 (Application for a Visitor visa — Tourist stream)Form is completed online via ImmiAccount — the PDF is an information guide only for reference.
  • Cover letterDetailing purpose of visit, duration, cities to visit, and confirmation you will leave Australia before visa expires ('genuine visitor' requirement).
Travel & Accommodation 4 items
  • Round-trip flight itineraryA booking or reservation is enough.
  • Hotel bookings / accommodation detailsAll cities you will visit. If staying with friends/family, provide their address and a simple invitation letter.
  • Detailed day-by-day travel planStrongly recommended — shows genuine tourist intent.
  • Travel insuranceStrongly recommended. Medicare doesn't cover tourists.
Proof of Occupation & Ties to India 5 items
  • Employed: salary slips (last 3 months) + employment letter with approved leaveMust confirm position, joining date, salary, and return-to-work date after Australia visit.
  • Self-employed: GST certificate / company registration / Udhyog Aadhar
  • Retired: pension statements
  • Student: college/university enrollment letter + leave approval
  • Proof of property / assets in IndiaHelps demonstrate strong ties and genuine return intent.
Proof of Sufficient Funds 3 items
  • Bank statements (last 6 months)Stamped and signed. Should show consistent balance sufficient to cover entire Australia trip.
  • Income Tax Returns (last 2–3 years)Acknowledged ITRs with Form 16 if employed.
  • If sponsored by a relative abroadSponsor's bank statements, employment letter, and invitation letter — the Australian Department of Home Affairs may consider sponsor's finances.
For Minor Travellers 3 items
  • Form 1229 — Consent to grant an Australian visa to a child under 18Required if the minor is travelling without both parents. Signed by non-travelling parent(s).
  • Birth certificateRequired when a child is named on the application.
  • Parent passport copies + NOC
Health & Character 2 items
  • Health examination (if requested)Done at Bupa Medical Visa Services panel physicians in India. Chest X-ray for stays over 6 months or if requested by the Department.
  • Police clearance certificateFrom PSK or Regional Passport Office — if requested by the Department (usually for applicants with 12+ months residence in another country).
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Government & application fees

Visitor visa (subclass 600) — base chargePer person: each family member applies and pays separately. Home Affairs figure, checked 26 Oct 2026. Paid online via ImmiAccount; the INR amount depends on your card's rate on the day. Health checks, police certificates, biometrics may add cost.
AUD 250
Biometrics (per applicant)Collected at VFS Global biometrics centre in India
₹1,850

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.

These are separate from our professional service. Confirm current official fees; exchange rates and centre services can affect the amount payable.

Planning from Patiala

Patiala is our home city. Our office is near the PRTC Workshop, so most days families just walk in without booking. We get Punjabi University students wanting to do MA in the UK or Australia. Punjab government employees planning to visit kids settled abroad after retirement. Families from Tripuri, Urban Estate, and Sirhind Road getting their first family Schengen for summer holidays.

Saturday walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed. For senior citizens above 65, we collect documents from your home if you live within 8 km of our office.

We handle preparation remotely. Any official attendance requirement follows the issuing authority’s instructions for your application.

Local questions

Does SureshotVisa have an office in Patiala?

Our licensed office is in Patiala. See our contact page for the address and current opening hours. You can also work with us remotely.