Australia visa for Indian passport holders
Filed entirely online through ImmiAccount. Health checks and the genuine visitor requirement are what most Indian applicants underestimate.
- Package from
- βΉ18,900
- Processing
- Commonly 3β8 weeks
- Permitted stay
- 3, 6 or 12 months
- Visa type
- Visitor visa subclass 600, online
How the Australia visa works
The Australian Visitor visa, subclass 600, is applied for online through ImmiAccount and typically grants three, six or twelve months per entry. There is no interview and no visa sticker β the grant is electronic and linked to your passport. Case officers apply a genuine temporary entrant style assessment, weighing your ties to India, financial capacity and immigration history. Applicants over a certain age or staying longer are often asked for a health examination at a panel clinic, which adds two to three weeks and catches out anyone who applied a month before travel.
Issuing authority: Department of Home Affairs
Where Australia applications go wrong
Health examinations are requested mid-process
A request for a medical at a panel clinic arrives after lodgement, not before. Between booking, examination and the clinic uploading results, this adds two to three weeks to the timeline.
Form 1419 asks about every previous refusal
Visa refusals or cancellations by any country must be declared. Home Affairs shares data with the UK, US, Canada and New Zealand, so undisclosed history is generally visible.
Sponsored family visits need the sponsor's documents
Where a relative in Australia invites you, their citizenship or PR evidence, income and accommodation details belong in the file. An invitation letter on its own carries little weight.
Visa types
Visitor visa, tourist stream
For holidays and visiting family, granted for three, six or twelve months per entry.
Visitor visa, business visitor stream
For meetings, conferences and negotiations. Work for an Australian business is not permitted.
Sponsored family stream
Where an Australian relative sponsors the visit, sometimes with a security bond.
Ten-year visitor visa
A long validity visitor visa available to eligible frequent travellers, with a limited stay per visit.
Documents required
Core documents
- βPassport valid for the intended stay
- βCompleted online application in ImmiAccount
- βRecent photograph meeting Home Affairs specification
- βTravel itinerary with flight and accommodation plans
- βCover letter explaining purpose, funding and return intent
Financial and employment proof
- βBank statements for the last 6 months
- βIncome Tax Returns for the last 3 years
- βEmployment letter with approved leave, or business documents for the self-employed
- βEvidence of assets and ongoing commitments in India
If sponsored
- βSponsor's invitation letter and citizenship or PR evidence
- βSponsor's income documents and accommodation details
- βProof of relationship
The process, step by step
- 1
Stream selection
We identify the right subclass 600 stream and the realistic stay period to request, since asking for twelve months without justification invites scrutiny.
- 2
ImmiAccount lodgement
The application is lodged online with the full evidence bundle attached at submission rather than left for a later request.
- 3
Health and biometrics
If a health examination or biometrics are requested, we book the panel clinic or centre appointment and track the results upload.
- 4
Grant notice
The visa is granted electronically and linked to your passport. You travel on the grant notice, with no sticker in the passport.
Australia visa cost
| Package | Processing | Stay | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor visa, tourist stream | Commonly 3β8 weeks | 3β12 months | βΉ18,900 |
| Business visitor stream | Commonly 3β8 weeks | 3 months | βΉ20,900 |
| Family of 4Per applicant | Commonly 3β8 weeks | 3β12 months | βΉ16,900 |
Included: Home Affairs visa application charge, ImmiAccount lodgement, cover letter, evidence preparation, health appointment coordination and tracking.
Prices are starting packages for a single standard applicant and change with visa type, stay length, express processing and group size. Government fees are set by the issuing authority and can change without notice. You receive a fixed written quote before any payment.
Australia visa questions
Do I get a visa sticker in my passport?οΌ
No. Australian visas are electronic and linked to your passport number. You travel on the grant notice, and airlines verify the visa electronically.
Will I need a medical examination?οΌ
Possibly. It depends on your age, intended length of stay and planned activities. The request comes after lodgement, so build the extra two to three weeks into your planning.
Can I extend my stay in Australia?οΌ
A further visitor visa can be applied for from within Australia in some cases, but many visitor visas carry a no further stay condition that prevents it.
How long does it take?οΌ
Home Affairs publishes live processing times. Three to eight weeks is typical for Indian applicants, longer where a health examination is required.
Official source
Rules, fees and processing times change. Always confirm the current requirements with the issuing authority before you travel.
Australian Department of Home Affairs β Visitor visa 600 βOther Oceania destinations
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