Indian citizens travelling to Australia for tourism or family visits require a Visitor Visa (Subclass 600), valid for stays of up to 3, 6, or 12 months. Applications are filed online through an ImmiAccount, with biometrics captured at a VFS Global centre in India.
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Australia visa from India
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)Biometrics at VFS GlobalImmiAccount online portalUp to 12-month stayDepartment of Home Affairs
Overview
Australia operates a separate immigration system from all other destinations in this catalog. The Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) covers tourism, family visits, and short-term business for stays of up to 3, 6, or 12 months. Indian applicants create an ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs portal, complete the online application, pay the fee, and attend a VFS Global appointment for biometrics. The visa is electronic — linked to the passport, with no physical sticker.
Not to be confused with
This page covers the Australia Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) for tourism, family visits, and short-term business. It does not cover the Student Visa (Subclass 500), Work Visa, Skilled Migration, or the Working Holiday Visa. An Australia visa is separate from a New Zealand visa and does not permit entry to New Zealand.
Eligibility
Indian passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay.
A genuine temporary purpose: tourism, visiting family or friends, or short-term business.
Sufficient funds to cover the stay without working or accessing public services.
Health and character requirements as assessed by the Department of Home Affairs.
No prior immigration non-compliance in Australia.
Documents by applicant profile
Valid passport and prior passports.
ImmiAccount application confirmation and biometrics request letter.
Approved-leave letter from the employer.
Last three to six months of salary slips and bank statements.
Latest Form 16 and income-tax returns.
Return flight itinerary and accommodation details.
Invitation letter from host in Australia, if staying with family or friends.
Step-by-step process
1
Create an ImmiAccount
Register on the Department of Home Affairs portal (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au) and create an ImmiAccount.
2
Complete the online application
Fill the Subclass 600 application form online, upload supporting documents, and pay the visa fee through the portal.
3
Receive the biometrics request
After fee payment, the Department issues a biometrics request letter instructing the applicant to visit a VFS Global centre.
4
Attend biometrics at VFS Global
Visit the VFS centre to provide fingerprints and a photograph. The biometrics are transmitted to the Australian Visa Office.
5
Receive the visa grant notification
The visa is granted electronically and linked to the passport. A Visa Grant Notification is sent by email — no physical sticker is applied.
Fees
Applicant
Fee
Note
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) — Tourist stream
195AUDverify
Representative base fee; confirm on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au before applying.
Biometrics fee
Varies (approx. 30–50 AUD range)AUDverify
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VFS service charge
Varies by centreINRverify
Added at the VFS appointment.
* Fees marked "verify" must be confirmed on the official portal before payment.
Processing time
Processing times vary by application volume and season. The Department of Home Affairs online tool provides the current estimate for the Subclass 600 Tourist stream, typically ranging from a few weeks to a few months. File well ahead of the intended travel date.
Common rejection reasons
Insufficient evidence of strong ties to India.
Inability to demonstrate sufficient funds for the stay.
Inconsistent trip purpose between the application and supporting documents.
Prior immigration non-compliance or misrepresentation.
Failure to meet health or character requirements.
Gaya · Bodhgaya · Patna · Varanasi application path
For applicants in Gaya and Bodhgaya, the nearest VFS Global biometric centres are typically in Kolkata or New Delhi. The concierge arranges: ImmiAccount setup, online application completion, document pre-check by courier from Gaya, biometric appointment booking at the nearest centre, and return passport courier to Bodhgaya or Patna. The visa is electronic, so no passport retention is required after biometrics.
Pan-India note: The ImmiAccount + VFS Global route applies nationwide, with VFS centres in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and other cities. Concierge support is available across all states.
Local-market adaptation: For Bihar-based applicants, the Australia visa is similar in effort to the Canada visa — a biometric appointment at a metro VFS centre is required. The concierge differentiates by managing the ImmiAccount, courier-first document pre-check in Gaya/Bodhgaya, and biometric scheduling around the Pind Daan calendar. The electronic visa means no passport retention after biometrics — a practical advantage for applicants who need their passport for other purposes. This is distinct from generic pan-India copy.
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Last verified
2026-08-02
Source priority
Department of Home Affairs (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au) is the primary source. VFS Global India is the operational channel. No third-party platform is used as a content source.
Ambiguity flags
INR fee amount varies with the AUD exchange rate on the payment date.
Processing time estimates change with application volume; check the Home Affairs tool.
Biometrics fee band varies; confirm on the VFS portal.
Editor note: Processing time statements are intentionally qualitative. Before publishing authoritative figures, re-confirm the current Home Affairs estimate for India on the official tool.
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