Every Indian tourist, business visitor, student, and transit traveler to Australia should ensure that they obtain the appropriate visa category by prior arrangement. The Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) is the most popular visa category used in Australia to cover short-term tourism and business visits. There are other types of visas like study, work, migration and so on that have particular eligibility plans and application procedures.
Documents normally needed
Indian passengers going to Australia should pack the following documents to apply successfully to the visa and be able to enter Australia:
Legal Indian passport which is valid at least six months before the desired date of entry and has at least one blank page to affix visa and immigration stamps.
The application form of the visa application that has been completed, which is usually done online via the Immigration portal known as ImmiAccount.
Passport-size size photos according to Australian requirements.
Confirmed inbound, or onward travel, tickets, indicating that you departed during the permitted stay.
Evidence of accommodation, e.g. hotel booking or invitation of a host.
Evidence of adequate finances (bank statements, payslips or financial guarantees) to sustain length of stay.
Travel itinerary, with cities and dates in case of touring different places.
Travel health insurance: this is highly encouraged and in many cases this is mandatory in students or workers.
Employment or study authentication (business, student or work visa).
Past travelling history records whether requested.
Eligibility Criteria and Major Conditions
Visa subclass (tourism, business, study, family, etc.) has to match the purpose of travel.
Visitors are not allowed to work or study longer than three months.
The applicants should show that they have a goodwill to abide by the conditions of the visa and depart Australia before the visa expires.
Minors (children) will need parental signatures, including permission to travel alone.
After applying, biometric data (fingerprints, photos) may be needed at a Visa Application Centre.
Australia Visitor Visa Process and Fees
Visitor Visa
Applications can be made either via the official portal of ImmiAccount or via an authorized agent; applications can no longer be made offline or on paper in India.
Starting with about INR 12 000 as the tourist or business visa fee (without additional service fee or expedited processing). Express processing can be very expensive.
The validity of the visa issued can be 3, 6 and 12 months based on the profile of the traveler, the purpose of travelling and the decision made by the immigration.
Normal processing time is between 2 and 4 weeks although it can be shortened on a premium basis.
Entry Procedures & Conditions
Upon immigration, passengers must show their passport, their visa grant letter, documentation of funds, and itinerary and accommodation information.
It must comply with local Australian legal requirements and the visa requirements. Stay extensions need separate application and permission very long before expiry.
Exceeding or breaking of visa terms may lead to punishments and deportation or restrictions to re-entry.
Australian border officers have the right to demand additional documentation to check travel intent.
Frequently Asked questions for Australian Visa
Step-by-Step Application and Entry Guide
Read the current Australia travel warnings and visa changes on the official site of the department of home affairs or the Australian High Commission in India.
Check the validity of the passport (less than six months since arrival) and prepare passport photographs.
Determine the proper visa subclass (tourist, business, student, and so on) and submit the online application through the ImmiAccount or authorized VFS agents.
Post all the necessary papers and pay fees online.
Visit the biometrics session upon being notified after applying.
Wait and get a letter of visa grant, print and carry it along with your travel documents.
You will be required to display your visa, passport and supporting items at immigration in Australia; answer questions on purpose and itinerary in a clear manner.
Remain inside the terms of the visa and exit it before it runs out or submit a proper extension way in advance.
Summary
Indians going to Australia have to seek proper visa subclass (tourist, business, student, work) prior to traveling; visa-on-arrival or visa-free entry is not allowed. Fill out the necessary papers, use online applications, and come to a biometrics meeting, in case needed. The overwhelming majority of processing is digital, and thus, the procedure of the application is streamlined but thorough. By planning and following the guidelines, tourists will be able to visit Australia without any concerns regarding its attractions, cities, and culture.
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