Australia visa guidance

Australia visa guidance for Indian travellers

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Stay: Up to 3 months
Validity: 3 years
Entry: Multiple entry
Type: E-visa

What to know about Australia

Indian citizens need a visa before travelling to Australia for tourism. This page summarises the published information and commonly requested documents and points you to the official Department of Home Affairs sources. A private consultation can help you understand the options before you go through the official process.

VisaBanana Advisory is an independent private consultancy. We are not a government agency, embassy, consulate or visa-issuing authority.

How a consultation can help

Understanding which visitor visa option the Department of Home Affairs lists for your passport
Supporting documents commonly requested
Financial and travel-plan evidence
Using the official Home Affairs resources

Visa types, government fees and processing times

E-visa

Australia eVisitor visa (subclass 651)

Multiple entry

Stay: Up to 3 months
Validity: 3 years
Visa type: E-visa
Indicative processing: 20–30 working days

The eVisitor visa is fully electronic: it is linked to your passport number, with no sticker or stamp and no embassy or visa centre visit. Eligibility depends on your passport and purpose of travel, so confirm the correct visa on the official Home Affairs site.

Government fee

₹14,000

paid by you to the authority

Government fees and processing times are set by the relevant authority, may change without notice and are not controlled or promised by VisaBanana Advisory. Always confirm current figures on the official sources below.

Commonly requested documents

01Valid passport (6+ months validity)
02Passport-size photo (35x45mm, white background)
03Bank statements (last 3 months)
04ITR / income proof (last 2 years)
05Confirmed flight itinerary
06Hotel / accommodation booking

This is a general checklist. The official requirements for your situation are published by the Department of Home Affairs and may differ.

A document review can check your documents for completeness and consistency. We do not certify that documents will be accepted by any authority.

Questions about Australia

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Australia?

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before travelling to Australia for tourism. The right visa depends on your passport and purpose of travel.

How do I know which visa applies to me?

Eligibility is decided by the Department of Home Affairs and depends on your passport and purpose of travel. Check the official visa listing, or book a consultation to understand the published options.

Is the Australia eVisitor visa a sticker in my passport?

No. The eVisitor visa is fully electronic and linked to your passport number in the Department of Home Affairs system. There is no sticker, stamp or physical document to collect.

What documents are commonly requested?

Commonly requested documents include a valid passport, a passport photo, bank statements, income proof, a flight itinerary and accommodation bookings. Check the official requirements for your case.

How long does processing take?

Our information lists 20–30 working days, but times are set by the Department of Home Affairs and can vary. We cannot guarantee any processing time.

Official sources

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