Australia Visitor Visa
Australia Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) — tourist, business & sponsored family streams.
About the Australia Visitor Visa
Australia's main visitor visa is the Subclass 600. It has multiple streams — Tourist (online), Sponsored Family, Business Visitor and Approved Destination Status.
Applications are filed via the Department of Home Affairs ImmiAccount portal. Biometrics are collected at VFS Australia centres in India where required. Decisions consider Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) intent under PIC 4011/4014.
Most Indian tourists receive a 3, 6 or 12-month stay visa, single or multi-entry. Strong travel history and finances frequently lead to longer multi-entry validity.
Visa Types
Subclass 600 — Tourist Stream
Holiday, family visit, short courses (≤ 3 months). Online application, common for Indian travellers.
Subclass 600 — Sponsored Family
Sponsored by an Australian relative — bond may apply, paper-based filing.
Subclass 600 — Business Visitor
Short business activities — meetings, conferences, contract negotiations.
Subclass 651 — eVisitor
Not available to Indian passport holders (EU passports only).
Eligibility Criteria
Indian citizen with valid passport (≥ 6 months validity)
Genuine Temporary Entrant — clear intention to leave Australia at end of stay (PIC 4011)
Sufficient funds for travel, accommodation, return ticket
Strong ties to India (employment, family, business, property)
Health and character requirements (PIC 4007/4001) — medicals for some applicants
No outstanding debt to the Australian Government
Required Documents
- Valid passport bio-page
- Form 1419 (online application reference)
- Recent passport photo
- Last 6 months' bank statements + last 3 years' ITRs
- Employment letter with leave approval / business proof
- Property documents, FDs, investments
- Detailed itinerary with hotel bookings & flight reservation
- Statement of purpose / cover letter
- Invitation letter from sponsor + sponsor's PR/citizenship + bank statements (for Sponsored Family Stream)
- Health insurance recommended for parents/older travellers
- Marriage / birth certificates for family applications
Financial Requirements
Australian visa officers expect you to demonstrate AUD 5,000–8,000 per person for a 2–4 week trip. Stable savings of ₹5–8 lakh + 3 years of ITRs is the typical successful profile.
Processing, Biometrics & Validity
75% of Tourist Stream applications: ~20 days. 90%: ~45 days. Sponsored Family Stream: 8–14 weeks. Health/security checks may extend timelines.
Fingerprints + photo at VFS Global Australia centre — required for most Indian applicants.
Personal interviews are rare. Department may request additional information or telephone interviews in select cases.
Tourist Stream: 3, 6 or 12-month stay per entry, single or multi-entry. Multi-entry validity up to 5 years for repeat travellers with strong history. Stays cannot be cumulative — '8503: No Further Stay' condition may apply.
Invitation & Insurance Requirements
Invitation Letter Rules
For Sponsored Family Stream, your Australian relative (citizen/PR) lodges Form 1149 + invitation letter, agreeing to the sponsorship obligations and (where required) paying a security bond (AUD 5,000–15,000).
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is NOT mandatory but strongly recommended — Reciprocal Health Care Agreements with India are limited. Recommend ≥ AUD 50,000 cover including hospitalisation.
Step-by-Step Process
- 1
GTE Profile Build
Free evaluation of ties, finances and immigration history.
- 2
ImmiAccount Filing
Online application + supporting documents uploaded to Home Affairs.
- 3
Visa Application Charge
Pay VAC (~AUD 195 for Tourist Stream) online.
- 4
Biometrics at VFS
Fingerprints + photo collected at VFS Australia centre.
- 5
Health / Character Checks
Medicals (eMedical) requested by Department if applicable.
- 6
Decision Notification
Visa grant letter emailed; e-visa linked to passport — no physical sticker.
Common Refusal Reasons
Failing the Genuine Temporary Entrant test (PIC 4011) — weak ties, immigration risk profile
Insufficient funds or unstable financial history
Past Australian visa refusal / cancellation undisclosed
Health or character grounds (PIC 4007/4001)
Inconsistent purpose or itinerary
Sponsor's documents inadequate (Sponsored Family Stream)
Visa condition 8503 violated on previous visit
Frequently Asked Questions
AUD 5,000–8,000 per adult for a 2–4 week trip, plus 3 years of ITRs and asset proof.
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