Australia tourist visa: documents you usually need
Visa needed
Visitor visa (subclass 600)
Indian citizens need a visa for this trip. The Department of Home Affairs decides. You apply online through an ImmiAccount.
We could not open the Australian Home Affairs pages while preparing this list. Confirm every item on the official site before you apply.
Documents you usually need
Passport and forms
- Valid passportValid well beyond your trip, with blank pages for stamps. Bring old passports too.
- Recent photographsTaken to the size and background the embassy asks for.
- ImmiAccount online applicationCompleted and paid online.
Money
- Bank statementsThe last 3 to 6 months, showing regular income and steady savings.
- Income tax returnsUsually the last 2 to 3 years, with salary slips or Form 16 if you are employed.
Your plans and ties to India
- Employment or business proofLeave letter and employer letter, or business registration and GST papers. Students bring a bonafide letter.
- Day-by-day itineraryWhere you will be each day. Keep it consistent with your bookings and cover letter.
- Ties to IndiaProperty papers, family details, a job or business to return to. Anything that shows you will come back.
- Cover letterOne page: who you are, why you are travelling, how long, who pays.
- Earlier visas and travel historyPast visas from the US, UK, Schengen, Canada or Australia help your case.
- Invitation letterIf you visit family or friends, their letter and proof of status in Australia.
Health and safety
- Health checksOnly for some stays or countries, or if you are asked.
If you hold a different passport: Some citizens apply for an electronic visa (eVisitor or ETA) instead. Check the Home Affairs site for your passport.
Check the official source
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Visa decisions are made by the embassy or visa office. We guide your application; we cannot guarantee approval. This list is a summary of what applicants usually need, last reviewed 21 October 2026. Always confirm on the official site.