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India visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 7 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at hcicanberra.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Australia
- High Commission of India in Canberra
3 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory - 2600, Canberra
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- Consulate General of India in Sydney
Castlereagh Street 265, Sydney
- Consulate General of India in Milton
Level 12, 301 Coronation Drive, Milton QLD 4064
- Consulate General of India in Melbourne
St Kilda Road 344, 3004 Melbourne
- Consulate General of India in Brisbane
Level 12, 301 Coronation Drive, Milton 4064 Qld, Australia, Brisbane
- Honorary Consulate of India in Hobart
45 Acton Court, Acton Park TAS 7170, Hobart
All missions of India in Australia
India has 7 missions in Australia, with its embassy in Canberra. Consulates: Perth, Sydney, Milton, Melbourne and Brisbane. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Hobart.
Indian citizens travelling to Australia
IndiaAustralia e-Visa Australia visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Australia to India, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in India
Australian citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Australian citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Australian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Australian citizens
China admits Australian citizens visa-free.
Indian citizens travelling to Australia
Australia requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Australia and India.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for India?
Australian citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in India?
Australian citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Australia?
The Indian embassy in Australia is in Canberra; there are also consulates in Perth, Sydney, Milton and Melbourne.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Australia requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Australian citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Australian citizens need an e-Visa for India.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.