Australia Visa for Indians (Visitor Visa 600)

At a glance

Visa needed: Yes, a Visitor visa (subclass 600) before travel
Maximum stay: Set in your visa grant letter; check your visa on VEVO
Cost: Fee set by the Department of Home Affairs; shown when you apply in ImmiAccount
How to apply: Apply online through an ImmiAccount with supporting documents
In force since: Process as published by Australia's Department of Home Affairs, checked 22 Oct 2026
Check your grant: VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online)
Translations: English translations of non-English documents
Official site: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

the short answer

Indians apply for an Australian Visitor visa (subclass 600) online through an ImmiAccount, with documents showing funds, ties to India and a plan to return. The length of stay is set in your grant, which you can check on VEVO. Fees and processing times change, so read them on the official Home Affairs pages when you apply.

Rules in detail

The visa for tourism and family visits

Indians travelling to Australia for a holiday or to visit family apply for the Visitor visa (subclass 600). Applications are made online through an ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs website.

What to prepare

The department's "check twice, submit once" guidance asks for the following.

All names you have been known by, with proof of any name change.
Proof you intend to return home, such as work, family or study ties.
Proof of enough money for the stay, for example recent bank statements.
Every document the department requests, even if you held an Australian visitor visa before.
English translations of documents in other languages. A translator outside Australia must give their details.
Agreement to receive communication electronically through ImmiAccount, which the department says helps get a faster decision.

If a person under 18 is travelling and will stay with someone other than a relative or legal guardian, that host completes Form 1257 and the parents or guardians must have nominated them.

Fees, stay length and timing

The fee, the length of stay and the processing time depend on your application and change over time. Read the current numbers on the official pages linked below. After a grant, you can check your visa conditions on VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online).

FAQs

Where do I apply? Online through an ImmiAccount on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.

How do I check my visa conditions? Use VEVO on the Home Affairs site.

Do I need documents in English? Yes, submit English translations of any documents in other languages.

How long will it take? It varies. The department publishes global processing times, so check them and apply early.

For senior travellers

Gather recent bank statements, proof of the reason to return to India (family, property, pension or work) and the invitation or hotel details before starting. If a son or daughter in Australia is hosting, include their details. Apply early, because processing times vary. Keep a copy of the grant and check it on VEVO before flying.

Official sources

Australia Home Affairs: Visitor visa (subclass 600) Australia Home Affairs: Visitor visa tourist stream, applying from outside Australia Australia Home Affairs: Applying for a visitor visa, check twice submit once Australia Home Affairs: visa processing times

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