Australia Visitor Visa for Indians
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Explore Sydney, coastal Australia or a family visit with the Visitor subclass 600 Tourist stream from outside Australia. This stream covers tourism and visiting family or friends, not ordinary work or business activities.
- Visitor subclass 600 Tourist stream
- Online ImmiAccount application
- Tourism and family visits
- No employment permission


- Fastest21–33 daysFamily visit and tourist visas
- Visa options2Family visit · Tourist
- Modee-Visadelivered by email
Overview
Australia Visitor Visa for Indians
Explore Sydney, coastal Australia or a family visit with the Visitor subclass 600 Tourist stream from outside Australia. This stream covers tourism and visiting family or friends, not ordinary work or business activities.
Choose the right route
Apply online in ImmiAccount while outside Australia and remain outside when a decision is made for this stream. Show a genuine temporary visit, sufficient funds and reasons to return. Complete biometrics or health checks only if requested.
Budget and application timing
Use the official Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator for the current subclass 600 charge. Government charges and concessions can change; health checks, biometrics and assistance can add costs. This catalogue does not publish an invented INR total.
The Home Affairs processing guide checked on 11 October 2026 showed Tourist-stream percentiles of 21 days at 50% and 33 days at 90%. The displayed 21-33-day range is historical processing data, not a guaranteed time or a maximum.
Read the decision carefully
The grant notice determines the entry count, visa dates, stay period and conditions. Home Affairs generally grants three-month stays and may grant up to twelve months in some cases. Our three-month itinerary profile is a request, not a guaranteed entitlement.
Official sources
Reviewed 11 Oct 2026 for Indian ordinary passport holders. Recheck before applying.
Destination photo credits
- Sydney Opera House Sails.jpg — No machine-readable author provided. Roybb95~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims).; CC BY-SA 3.0. Image resized by Wikimedia; displayed as a destination illustration.
- Princetown (AU), Port Campbell National Park, Twelve Apostles -- 2019 -- 0930.jpg — Dietmar Rabich; CC BY-SA 4.0. Image resized by Wikimedia; displayed as a destination illustration.
Visa options
2 options · pick one to see its fees and documents
Australia Visitor 600 - Family Visit
Tourist-stream 600 request. Three-month stay and 12-month validity are a planning profile; the grant notice sets the actual dates and entry count.
- Processing21–33 days
- Validity12 months from issue
- StayUp to 3 months
- EntriesSingle entry
- ApplyAt least 90 days before travel
Fees per applicant
Price on request — the visa desk quotes after checking your case.
Who can apply
- Indian ordinary passport holder with a genuine temporary visit purpose.
- Meet the current official destination requirements and provide truthful documents.
- A visa or application receipt does not guarantee admission or permission to work.
Included
- Visa route and eligibility information.
- Destination-specific checklist and application steps.
- A written scope and price quote before any paid assistance.
Not included
- Government fees and third-party charges unless a written quote includes them.
- Flights, hotels, insurance and optional appointment or priority services.
- A guaranteed visa, appointment, admission or refund of government fees.
Terms
Official processing reference
The Home Affairs processing guide checked on 11 October 2026 showed Tourist-stream percentiles of 21 days at 50% and 33 days at 90%. The displayed 21-33-day range is historical processing data, not a guaranteed time or a maximum.
Validity, entry and stay
The grant notice determines the entry count, visa dates, stay period and conditions. Home Affairs generally grants three-month stays and may grant up to twelve months in some cases. Our three-month itinerary profile is a request, not a guaranteed entitlement.
Government fees and quotation
Use the official Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator for the current subclass 600 charge. Government charges and concessions can change; health checks, biometrics and assistance can add costs. This catalogue does not publish an invented INR total.
Documents and decision
The published checklist is guidance for the stated purpose. The competent authority may request additional evidence, interviews or checks. Do not submit fabricated records. No application or payment is submitted by viewing this catalogue.
Official references - checked 11 Oct 2026
Visitor 600 Tourist stream: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600/tourist-stream-overseas | Official processing-time guide: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times
Documents
Australia Visitor 600 - Family Visit · 9 documents · 5 mandatory
For every applicant · 8
- PassportMandatoryClear biodata page and any pages requested by the competent mission. Validity and blank-page rules vary by destination.Follow the current official personalised checklist.Soft copy
- Completed visa applicationMandatoryComplete the destination’s official application form, check passport spelling and sign where required.Follow the current official personalised checklist.Soft copy
- Financial evidenceMandatoryRecent bank statements and evidence of the source of funds appropriate to the destination and visit. Do not fabricate balances or use borrowed evidence.Follow the current official personalised checklist.Soft copy
- Travel itineraryMandatoryDated travel plan consistent with the application, route, visit purpose and accommodation. Do not buy non-refundable tickets solely to support an undecided visa.Follow the current official personalised checklist.Soft copy
- Accommodation or host detailsOptionalGenuine hotel reservations or a host’s address and invitation, covering the intended visit.Follow the current official personalised checklist.Soft copy
- Previous visas and travel historyOptionalCopies of previous passports or visas only where relevant or requested; travel history does not guarantee approval.Follow the current official personalised checklist.Soft copy
- Invitation or sponsorship letterMandatoryHost or inviting organisation’s genuine letter explaining purpose, dates, relationship and any financial support.Explain host relationship, visit dates and support, if any.Soft copy
- Relationship evidenceOptionalRelevant birth or marriage evidence for a family visit where requested.Provide where requested to support the relationship.Soft copy
Salaried · 1
- Employment and approved leaveOptionalEmployer evidence, position, genuine income and approved leave or business travel authorisation where applicable.Where required, explain your employment and return-to-work plan.Soft copy
How to apply
4 steps
- 1Check eligibility and travel purposeApply online in ImmiAccount while outside Australia and remain outside when a decision is made for this stream. Show a genuine temporary visit, sufficient funds and reasons to return. Complete biometrics or health checks only if requested.
- 2Prepare the correct documentsUpload passport identity pages, visit plans, funding evidence and documents showing your circumstances in India. Supply translations and any additional forms requested for a minor or a sponsored trip.
- 3Use the official application channelRead the official links on this page. Confirm current fees, appointment availability and the personalised checklist before submission. For a visa-free or domestic route, do not make an unnecessary visa application.
- 4Check the final travel conditionsThe grant notice determines the entry count, visa dates, stay period and conditions. Home Affairs generally grants three-month stays and may grant up to twelve months in some cases. Our three-month itinerary profile is a request, not a guaranteed entitlement.
FAQs
5 questions
What route applies to an Indian passport holder?
Apply online in ImmiAccount while outside Australia and remain outside when a decision is made for this stream. Show a genuine temporary visit, sufficient funds and reasons to return. Complete biometrics or health checks only if requested.
How much should I budget for government fees?
Use the official Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator for the current subclass 600 charge. Government charges and concessions can change; health checks, biometrics and assistance can add costs. This catalogue does not publish an invented INR total.
How long does the application take?
The Home Affairs processing guide checked on 11 October 2026 showed Tourist-stream percentiles of 21 days at 50% and 33 days at 90%. The displayed 21-33-day range is historical processing data, not a guaranteed time or a maximum.
Does visa validity equal permission to stay?
The grant notice determines the entry count, visa dates, stay period and conditions. Home Affairs generally grants three-month stays and may grant up to twelve months in some cases. Our three-month itinerary profile is a request, not a guaranteed entitlement.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. The competent authority decides eligibility, documents, grant conditions and admission. Government charges may be non-refundable. Read the current official instructions before making travel commitments.
Offices
1 office
- OfficeAustralian Department of Home Affairs
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