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Australia
Australia visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
Indian citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Australia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at india.highcommission.gov.au
Which Australia visa?
Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Tourist stream
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases
- Fee
- A$250
- Processing time
- No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases
Australia’s tourist visa costs A$250 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is online.immi.gov.au. Processing time, as Australia states it: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases.
Australian missions in India
- High Commission of Australia in New Delhi
Shanti Path 1/50 G, New Delhi
- Consulate General of Australia in Kolkata
Ho Chi Minh Sarani 1A, 700071 Kolkata
- Consulate General of Australia in Bengaluru
Cunningham Road 37, Bengaluru
All missions of Australia in India
Australia has 3 missions in India, with its embassy in New Delhi. Consulates: Kolkata and Bengaluru.
Australian citizens travelling to India
AustraliaIndia e-Visa India visa for citizens of Australia
Travel advice for Australia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Indian citizens planning a trip to Australia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Australia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Australia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Australia (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Indian citizens can stay in Australia
How long Indian citizens may stay in Australia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Australia is applied for online on its official government portal; Indian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Australian citizens travelling to 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. The rule is the same in both directions between India and Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Indian citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Australian embassy in India?
The Australian embassy in India is in New Delhi; there are also consulates in Kolkata and Bengaluru.
How much does the Australia tourist visa cost?
Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$250 for the tourist visa. Processing time: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases.
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.
Can Indian citizens enter Australia visa-free?
No; Indian citizens need an e-Visa for Australia.
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.