Australia visa
Visitor visa (subclass 600), subclass 500 study, 482 work and 189/190 migration
Australia visa: quick answers
Do Indians need a visa for Australia? Yes. The Visitor visa (subclass 600) is lodged online through ImmiAccount; there is no visa label in your passport. Home Affairs grants a stay of 3, 6 or 12 months and decides single or multiple entry at grant. Biometrics or an interview may be requested, but there is no standard appointment. Study, work and family routes need an e-visa.
How much does an Australia visa cost? From ₹17,074 per traveller all-in: ₹16,569 government fee plus ₹505 Vistolane filing fee. Premium ₹0, Business ₹0.
How long does an Australia visa take? 21–37 days (about 37 days); immi.homeaffairs.gov.au publishes 21–33 days. Vistolane shows the document deadline and filing date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.
Australia Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream for Indians: quick summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Visa type | Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream |
| Format | e-Visa |
| Government fee | ₹16,569 |
| Vistolane fee | ₹505 |
| All-in per traveller | ₹17,074 |
| Processing time | 21–33 days |
| Validity | Up to 12 months (decided at grant) |
| Stay | 3, 6 or 12 months per visit, decided at grant |
| Entries | Decided at grant |
| Biometrics | Not required |
| Source | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Last verified | 2026-10-29 |
About the Australia Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream
The Visitor visa (subclass 600) is lodged online through ImmiAccount; there is no visa label in your passport. Home Affairs grants a stay of 3, 6 or 12 months and decides single or multiple entry at grant. Biometrics or an interview may be requested, but there is no standard appointment.
The Visitor visa (subclass 600) is lodged online through ImmiAccount; there is no visa label in your passport. Home Affairs grants a stay of 3, 6 or 12 months and decides single or multiple entry at grant. Biometrics or an interview may be requested, but there is no standard appointment.
Government fee ₹16,569, Vistolane filing fee ₹505: ₹17,074 per traveller all-in. Premium and Business service levels add ₹255 and ₹510. Valid up to 12 months (decided at grant), stay 3, 6 or 12 months per visit, decided at grant, decided at grant entry. immi.homeaffairs.gov.au publishes a processing time of 21–33 days (verified 2026-10-29).
Proof of funds for Australia, by category
Indicative minimums. Officers read three to six months of statements and compare the closing balance with your itinerary, tuition or salary; the number matters less than the story the statements tell.
| Category | Indicative funds |
|---|---|
| Tourist / visitor | ₹3.31 lakh |
| Student | ₹39.74 lakh |
| Work / sponsored | ₹2.84 lakh |
| Family / partner | ₹5.68 lakh |
| Business / investor | ₹7.76 crore |
| Permanent residence | ₹2.93 lakh |
Australia visa document checklist
- Passport valid at least six months beyond the return date, with two blank pages
- Recent passport photo on a plain background (35×45 mm or the digital spec)
- Bank statements for the last three to six months, stamped or downloaded with the bank's name visible
- Proof of employment, self-employment or study (letter, payslips, NOC, enrolment)
- Return or onward booking and a day-by-day itinerary that matches the dates on the form
- Accommodation confirmation or a host's invitation with their ID and address proof
- Travel insurance where the destination requires it
- High-resolution passport bio-page scan: all four corners visible, no glare
- Digital photo that meets the portal's pixel and background rules
Student applicants add the offer letter, tuition receipt and, where required, an English test; sponsored workers add the employer's certificate or contract. Every upload is checked by vistolane against the Australia checklist before filing.
Official sources
Fees and windows are re-checked when the authority publishes changes; the date of the last check appears on the destination page.
Applying from India?
Australia visa routes, one page each
- Australia Visitor visa (subclass 600): eligibility, fees, documents, refusals
- Australia Student visa (subclass 500): eligibility, fees, documents, refusals
- Australia Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482): eligibility, fees, documents, refusals
- Australia Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189): eligibility, fees, documents, refusals
- Australia Partner visa (subclass 309/100): eligibility, fees, documents, refusals
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Questions, answered
Do Indians need a visa for Australia?
Yes. The Visitor visa (subclass 600) is lodged online through ImmiAccount; there is no visa label in your passport. Home Affairs grants a stay of 3, 6 or 12 months and decides single or multiple entry at grant. Biometrics or an interview may be requested, but there is no standard appointment. Study, work and family routes need an e-visa.
How much does an Australia visa cost?
From ₹17,074 per traveller all-in: ₹16,569 government fee plus ₹505 Vistolane filing fee. Premium ₹0, Business ₹0.
How long does an Australia visa take?
21–37 days (about 37 days); immi.homeaffairs.gov.au publishes 21–33 days. Vistolane shows the document deadline and filing date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.
What documents do I need for an Australia visa?
A passport valid for the full stay, a recent photo, the completed form, flight and accommodation bookings, three to six months of bank statements and proof of ties such as an employment letter. Students add the admission letter and tuition evidence; workers add the sponsor's offer. The Australia checklist on this page is the one Vistolane files with.
How much bank balance do I need for an Australia visa?
About ₹3.31 lakh for a tourist visit, rising to ₹7.76 crore for the most demanding route, held steadily over three to six months rather than deposited last week. This is Vistolane's planning guideline, not an official minimum: Australia publishes no fixed figure unless its checklist states one.
Can I apply for the Australia visa online, or is it visa on arrival?
Online. Australia issues the Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream before you fly; it is not a visa on arrival.
How long can I stay in Australia on this visa?
3, 6 or 12 months per visit, decided at grant; entry: decided at grant; validity up to 12 months (decided at grant). Overstaying affects every future application, so count days from the entry stamp.
Is an interview or biometrics required for Australia?
No. Australia decides on the documents; there is no interview and no biometrics appointment for this route.