From red deserts to lush forests, surrounded by beaches all around, Australia is a great tourist destination.
Australia is a beautiful country filled with natural and manmade wonders. You’re sure to never see such a vast variety of wildlife anywhere else on this planet!
For us Desis, Australia also provides a sense of comfort. Australian Indians make up 3% of Australia’s population. You are sure to see an Indian everytime you step outside your hotel.
They also have a vast variety of Indian restaurants to choose from. Most importantly they are home to world famous temples that you must visit. Our App, Desipedia helps you find Indian restaurants, grocery stores, events, places of worship and so much more!
Whether you’re visiting a family member in Australia or just want to visit, you most definitely need a tourist visa. Australia does not allow an arrival visa for Indians.
Bummer right? Not to worry. Scoring a tourist visa for Australia is not that hard. All you need to do is present the right documents and you’re ready to go and we have done all the research you need.
Here are the 3 steps for an Indian to receive a tourist visa to Australia:
1. Fill in the Visa Application
The visa fee is based on the norms set by the Australian Government. The charges are as follows:
- Visitor Subclass 600 ( For all streams except Frequent Traveler / 1a and 1b) for 140 AUD
- Visitor Subclass 600 – (For Frequent Traveler) for 1020 AUD
It is well-advised to fill in your visa application way before your date of arrival to Australia. The faster the better. This ensures
The best part is the entire procedure is online. You don’t need to go and visit the Embassy office at all!
The application can be downloaded from the Australian Government website. Once you have filled it in, you can pay the fees and submit it. That’s all! Your work is done.
You will receive an e-visa directly linked to your passport number.
It is very important to make sure you submit all documents perfectly with accuracy to make sure your visa is accepted.
2. Submit the right Documents
In order to make sure you receive your tourist visa, make sure you submit the right documents as mentioned below:
- Visa Application Form
Without a Visa Application Form, you can’t even apply for a Visa! Duh!
- Original Passport with 6 Months Validity from date of travel
Your passport must have the mentioned validity for any kind of visit to any country. - 2 Photos: 35 X 45mm, white background, matt finish 80% face size
Photos are very important for identification purposes. We Indians anyways have a bunch of these with us at ALL TIMES! - Covering letter mentioning details of applicants, passport details, travel details and who will bear expenses details
In case you’re a student, obviously you cannot afford your own trip. In these and other similar cases it is important to mention who would be taking up your expenses.
You also need to write a letter signed by you about your intentions, details, and why you are visiting Australia. - Pan Card or Adhaar Card Copy
A very important ID for any Indian citizen. Other than your passport it is also important for the Australian government to have multiple ID Proofs. - Financial statements
It is important for the government to know that you have enough funds to support and afford this trip without going through or causing any loss for anyone. It is one of the main reasons many Indians do not qualify for a tourist visa. - Employment Proof and Pay Slips
Another way for the Australian government to know that you can afford your trip! - Income Tax Returns
An important document for any visa to know you’re a responsible financially independent citizen of your country. - Hotel bookings or accommodation covering the whole duration of the intended stay
It is important to know where you would be staying and how you would be benefiting Australian tourism. In case of any case of suspicion, it would help the government to know where who is staying. - Flight reservation of return or round ticket
It is important for the Australian government to know that you will be returning back to your country! This is very important because a lot of Indians just want to move to Australia and stay there somehow which is against the rules. - Marriage Certificate (if married)
3. Processing time
The best part of the Australian Visa is that it only takes 48 hours for you to receive. Amazing for Instantaneous plans right?
However, it may take longer depending on the peak time of the year and number of visa applications.
Amazing how easy the process is right? If you have the right documents you could be going to Australia as when you desire.
If you do qualify for your tourist visa and make your way to Australia, you have to try our Desipedia App. You can connect with the Indian community here, have Indian food as and when your tastebuds crave it and even visit temples of worship in Australia.