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Australia Tourist Visa from India 2024: Fees, Documents Checklist, How to Apply, and More!
More! Below is a complete, informative guide on everything you need to know about applying for an Australia Visit Visa.

    Overview

    About the Australia Tourist Visa

    Australia Traveler Visa is a sort of non-immigrant visa. It permits outside nationals to visit Australia for a brief time period.

    Indian citizens who wish to visit Australia for tourism purposes have to apply for the guest visa (Subclass 600), which permits them to go to Australia for commerce or tourism related exercises.

    According to the Australia embassy,

    • When you apply for a tourist visa, you cannot work for any business or sell services/goods in Australia.
    • People intending informal study or training for less than 3 months, may also apply for a Visitor visa.
    • Parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents are able to apply for Visitor visas to visit Australia for longer.

    What is the Eligibility for a Australia Visitor Visa?

    You should be able to prove the following to the Australia Visa and Immigration Officer while applying for the following:
    • You must have sufficient funds to support yourself.
    • You must display intent to return to your home country.
    • You must display the purpose of the visit.
    • You must show that you are in good health.
    • You must display that you have a good character.
    • You must show proof that you have no criminal records.
    • You must not have any debts towards the Australian government.
    • You must not accept or seek any jobs.
    • You cannot study using this visa.
    • You must follow the laws of the country.

    You must show the letter of invitation.
    You must show your travel documents.
    You must show the medical documents needed.

    People who can apply for the Subclass 600 (Visitor) Visa are given in the table below:

    Stream type Who can apply
    Tourist stream (apply in Australia) People who want to go to Australia to explore or visit family.
    The purpose cannot be business or medical treatment.
    Tourist stream (apply outside Australia) People who want to visit Australia to explore or visit family.
    Sponsored family stream People who want to visit family members in Australia.
    Family members sponsor the trip
    Business visitor stream People who want to visit Australia for business purposes.
    Approved Destination Status stream Citizens from certain areas of China
    They are traveling with a tour organized by an approved travel agent.
    Frequent traveller stream Citizens of the People’s Republic of China.
    They travel for personal or business purposes.

    What Documents are Required for the Australia Visitor Visa?

    The documents needed to support the Australia Visit Visa process are:
    • Completed visa application form (Form 1419)
    • 2 recent photographs as per the guidelines of the Australia government.
    • Valid passport.
    • Old passports (if any)
    • Proof of funds to support the stay in the Australia .
    • Your last 10 years of travel history.
    • Bank statements (past six months)
    • Income tax returns (past three years)
    • Property investments (if any)
    • Fixed deposits (if any)
    • Bio metric information.
    • Letter of Invitation.
    • Fee receipts.
    • Your language skills certificate.
    • Medical certificates, stating that you are fit to travel to the Australia .
    • Travel Insurance

    Related FAQS

    The supporting documents needed if you are sponsored for the Australia tourist visa are : Sponsorship letter, The sponsors will have to submit, Passport, PAN card, Or Residence Permit, Mention the supporting documents, needed if you are a student applying for the Australia tourist visa.
    Identity card of the educational institution, Bonafide certificate
    The supporting documents that are required if you have employment are : Salary certificate (past 3 months), Leave certificate with company ,signature and letterhead.

    Application Process for an Australia Visit Visa in 2024

    You can get an Australia tourist visa by following the steps given below:

    • You must choose a suitable subclass.
    • Submit the necessary documents.
    • Fill the visa application form.
    • Pay the required visa fees.
    • Arrange an appointment for submitting the application form.
    • If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will get the tourist visa.

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    What Fee is Charged for a Australia Tourist Visitor Visa?

    Australia tourist visa costs vary. It depends on the subclass you are applying to. 

    Some of the visa fees are given in the table below.

    Subclass Visa fees
    Subclass 601 AUD20 (In Australian Dollar)
    Subclass 651 Free
    Subclass 600 Varies depending on the streams
    Subclass 417 AUD485 (In Australian Dollar)
    Subclass 462 AUD485 (In Australian Dollar)
    Subclass 771 Free

    The fee details of the various streams are given in the table below

    StreamsFees (in Australian Dollars – AUD)
    Tourist stream (apply in Australia)365
    Tourist stream (apply outside Australia)145
    Sponsored family stream145
    Business visitor stream145
    Approved Destination Status stream145
    Frequent traveler stream1065

    Australia Visa Fee for Indian Citizens

    Visa Subclass / Note Base Charge
    Visitor Subclass 600 – For all streams except Frequent Traveler / 1a and 1b 140AUD
    Visitor Subclass 600 – For Frequent Traveller 1,020AUD
    e-Visitor (Subclass 651) Nil
    ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) / 1c Nil
    The Australian visa fee and other charges change regularly based on the norms set by the Australian government. Note:
    • 1a Visitor Visa of the Subclass 600 features 5 streams.
    • 1b visa is for applicants who represent any foreign government. However, the visa charges are nil, but it requires supporting evidence.
    • 1c ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) applications are processed online and hence, they are subject to service charges.

    What is the Processing Time for a Australia Visa?

    The processing time of obtaining the Australia tourist visa varies. It depends on the subclass you are applying to.

    The time required to process the various subclasses are given below.

    Subclass Processing time (approximately)
    Subclass 601 –
    Subclass 651 4 months
    Subclass 600 5 days – 6 months
    Subclass 417 35 – 87 days
    Subclass 462 51 – 85 days
    Subclass 771 13 – 32 days

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    Other Important FAQs

    Australia is one of the most popular tourist destinations because : You can travel to some of the most beautiful cities, The landscape is simply marvelous, The monuments and history surrounding them are riveting, The traveling policies are clear and concise, The roads are well-maintained, The cultural diversity is impressive. The diversity in wildlife and flora and fauna is stunning, The country can satisfy travelers with varied tastes, Accommodation of various prices is found, High quality of life can be seen, The native people are warm and co-operative.
    The different types of Visitor visas for Australia are : Subclass 600 (Visitor Visa), Subclass 601 (Electronic Travel Authority), Subclass 651 (eVisitor), Subclass 417 (Working Holiday Visa), Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday visa), Subclass 771 (Transit visa)
    The various streams under the Visitor visa (Subclass 600) for Australia are : Tourist stream (apply in Australia), Tourist stream (apply outside ,Australia), Sponsored family stream, Business visitor stream, Approved Destination Status stream, Frequent traveller stream
    Yes, it is easy to get an Australian tourist visa. But you have to meet the necessary requirements.
    The validity of the Australia tourist visa is one year (maximum).
    You can spend up to 3 months in Australia using a tourist visa.
    Yes, it is possible to enter Australia more than once by using a tourist visa. But, in that case, your visa must be a multiple entry visa.
    No, there are no limitations in the number of times that you can visit Australia on a multiple-entry tourist visa.
    Yes, you can apply for the extension of the tourist visa.
    But, you must remember :
    There must be no 8503 conditions levied
    It is also known as the “no further stay condition”
    You must have a passport from an approved list of countries.
    The passport must be valid for at least six more months.
    The 8503 condition is a type of condition in the visa. It prevents visa holders from applying for extensions while staying in Australia.
    You have the 8503 conditions on your visa because
    You have spent a lot of time in Australia.
    You belong to a high-risk country.
    You have abused visa conditions in the previous stay.
    You can get a new visa from the embassy if : You meet all the visa conditions stated in the visa. You have a valid E-visitor visa (Subclass 651), Or ETA visa (Subclass 601) Or Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) You match the eligibility requirements. You do not have 8503 conditions on your visa. You want to extend the visa for tourism purposes.