Australia visa from India

Subclass 600, 500 & Work streams. Australia visa handled through ImmiAccount with profile-tuned document evidence, biometrics support, and refusal-history review for re-applications.

Quick answers

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Australia?

Yes. Indian citizens need an Australian Visitor visa (subclass 600) for tourism, family visits or business visitor activities. You apply online through ImmiAccount.

How much does an Australia visa cost from India in 2026?

The government fee is AUD 250 (about ₹16,600), paid to DHA (VAC). The Travlys service fee is from ₹4,950, so plan for roughly ₹21,550 in total.

How long does an Australia visa take from India?

2-6 weeks. Validity: 1-3 years. Stay: Usually 3 months, up to 12 / visit.

Checked against official sources on 2026-10-25. All countries: visa fees table.

Travlys is a private visa consultancy, not affiliated with any embassy, consulate, VFS Global or government. Government and VFS fees are paid separately.

Australia visa at a glance

Visa type
Embassy Visa
Processing time
2-6 weeks
Validity
1-3 years
Stay per visit
Usually 3 months, up to 12 / visit
Entries
Multiple
Travlys service fee
From ₹4,950 (embassy / VFS fees paid separately)

About the Australia visa for Indian travelers

Indians need a valid Australian visa for any visit. Applications run through ImmiAccount. From 26 October 2026, applicants in India may be asked to give fingerprints and a facial image at an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (run by VFS Global) once Home Affairs emails a request. Decision-makers check that you are a genuine visitor who will stay only temporarily (for students, the Genuine Student requirement), so your file must demonstrate clear ties and a credible purpose.

Australia visa categories

Visitor Visa (600)

Tourism, family. Tourist or Sponsored Family stream for short visits, with multiple-entry validity up to 3 years.

Student Visa (500)

Full-time study. For students enrolled in CRICOS-registered Australian courses.

Skilled / Work

Sponsored employment. Multiple streams under Skills in Demand (482) and Skilled Independent (189) categories.

What Travlys does for your Australia visa

  • ImmiAccount application setup
  • Genuine visitor / Genuine Student statement help
  • VFS biometrics scheduling (where required)
  • Document review and translation pointers
  • Status tracking until decision

Documents you need

  • Passport with 6+ months validity
  • Digital passport-style photograph
  • Travel insurance (recommended for visitors)
  • Bank statements (6 months), ITR (2 years)
  • Employment letter and salary slips
  • Invitation letter (for sponsored family stream)
  • Genuine visitor / Genuine Student statement (drafted with us)

How to apply for a Australia visa from India

  1. Eligibility and stream selection (Visitor / Student / Work).
  2. Document set built around the genuine visitor or Genuine Student requirement.
  3. ImmiAccount registered and application drafted.
  4. Submission and fees, then biometrics at an ABCC or via the Australian Immi App once Home Affairs asks.
  5. Status tracking via ImmiAccount until decision.
  6. Visa grant notification and travel-prep handover.

Australia visa FAQs

How long does an Australia visa take from India?

Visitor visas (Subclass 600) commonly process in 2-6 weeks; student visas (500) take longer and depend on the institution and course start date.

What replaced the GTE statement?

For student visas, the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) test was replaced by the Genuine Student requirement in March 2024; visitors must show they are genuine visitors who will stay only temporarily. A short written statement explaining why you’ll return to India after your visit or studies helps. It’s pivotal to approvals; we draft it with you.

Do I need biometrics for an Australia visa?

Possibly. From 26 October 2026, applicants for an Australian visa in India may be asked to give fingerprints and a facial image. It applies only to applications lodged on or after that date. Do not book anything until the Department of Home Affairs emails you or your agent a biometrics request. Then visit an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre run by VFS Global, or, if you have given biometrics at a centre before and hold a valid passport, you may be able to use the free Australian Immi App. Giving biometrics promptly should not slow your application. We book the appointment for you.

How much does Travlys charge for an Australia visa?

Service starts at ₹4,950 for the visitor stream. DHA visa application charges (VAC) are paid separately.

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