Australia Tourist Visa

Types of Australian Tourist Visas?

Australia offers several types of visas for visitors, depending on the purpose and duration of the stay. The most common types include:

Visitor Visa (Subclass 600): This visa is ideal for tourists, family visits, or business purposes. It has several streams:

• Tourist stream (apply in Australia): For those already in Australia and seeking to extend their stay for tourism purposes.
• Tourist stream (apply outside Australia): For individuals outside Australia wanting to visit for tourism.
• Sponsored family stream: This is for those visiting family in Australia, where an Australian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor the visitor.
• Business visitor stream: This is for individuals looking to engage in business activities without entering the Australian labor market.

Requirements for an Australian Tourist Visa

The general requirements for an Australian tourist/visitor visa include:

• A valid passport.
• Proof of sufficient funds to support your stay.
• Proof of incentive to return to your home country (e.g., employment, family).
• Depending on your visa type, additional specific requirements may apply.

Documents Required for Australian Tourist Visa

The following list of documents is vital to securing your tourist visa. Any missing or inaccurate documents can lead to the rejection of your application.

• A valid passport with at least six months of validity.
• Evidence of your travel health insurance.
• Proof that you will return to India before your tourist visa expires.
• Recent passport-sized photographs.
• Show proof of your accommodations in Australia. Applicants can provide either rental agreements or hotel reservations.
• If you are being sponsored by a family member, you must provide an invitation letter form from that member. The letter must provide information regarding the familial relationship and the duration of the stay.

Fees and Processing Time

The application fee for an Australian tourist visa is around AUD$190.

The applicant’s profile and the relevant visa application stream determine the amount of time processing can take. Tourist and family-sponsored streams usually take around four to six months to process and approve visas. A business visitor stream only takes around one to three weeks.