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Australia

Oceania · Australia and New Zealand · Capital: Canberra

Travel purpose

🔑 May obtain visa through the online portal (Online Visitor e600 visa). Transit visa: required, can apply online. From 1 October 2024, Indian citizens have been able to apply for a Work and Holiday, subclass 462, visa to explore Australia.

Visa Required

Visa required

Apply
Apply at least 56 days before travel — based on processing time
Processing

4–8 weeks

Fee

AUD 190 (~₹10,800)

May obtain visa through the online portal (Online Visitor e600 visa). Transit visa: required, can apply online. From 1 October 2024, Indian citizens have been able to apply for a Work and Holiday, subclass 462, visa to explore Australia.

Required documents
  • Valid passport (at least 6 months validity recommended)
  • Online Visitor Visa application (subclass 600) via ImmiAccount (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Bank statements for last 3–6 months (sufficient funds to support stay)
  • Income Tax Returns for last 2 years
  • Salary slips for last 3 months (if employed)
  • Employment letter confirming leave approval
  • Property or other asset documents (proof of ties to India)
  • Health insurance or cover (recommended; may be required for some applicants)
  • Purpose of visit letter with itinerary
  • Hotel / accommodation bookings
  • Confirmed return / onward flight booking
  • Invitation letter from Australian sponsor (if applicable, with sponsor's residency proof)

Last verified: 28 Apr 2026 · Source

All travel purposes

Business

Visa Required

Visa required

Apply
Apply at least 56 days before travel — based on processing time
Processing

4–8 weeks

Fee

AUD 190 (~₹10,800)

May obtain visa through the online portal (Online Visitor e600 visa). Transit visa: required, can apply online. From 1 October 2024, Indian citizens have been able to apply for a Work and Holiday, subclass 462, visa to explore Australia.

Required documents
  • Valid passport (at least 6 months validity recommended)
  • Online Visitor Visa application (subclass 600) via ImmiAccount (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Bank statements for last 3–6 months (sufficient funds to support stay)
  • Income Tax Returns for last 2 years
  • Salary slips for last 3 months (if employed)
  • Employment letter confirming leave approval
  • Property or other asset documents (proof of ties to India)
  • Health insurance or cover (recommended; may be required for some applicants)
  • Purpose of visit letter with itinerary
  • Hotel / accommodation bookings
  • Confirmed return / onward flight booking
  • Invitation letter from Australian sponsor (if applicable, with sponsor's residency proof)
  • Invitation letter from Australian company
  • Letter from Indian employer authorising travel
  • Business event details / conference registration

Last verified: 28 Apr 2026 · Source

Transit

Visa Required

Australian transit visa required

Apply

Indian passport holders need a Subclass 771 Transit Visa to transit through Australian airports and remain airside. Apply online before travel. Exempt if you hold a valid Australian visa, or a valid US, UK, Canadian, New Zealand, or other approved visa and are travelling via Australia to/from one of those countries.

Required documents
  • Valid passport
  • Confirmed onward flight ticket
  • Visa for destination country (if required)
  • Transit visa (if required for the layover country)

Last verified: 28 Apr 2026 · Source

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