Do India passport holders need a visa for Australia?

We will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.

(2) The application must be made using form 1419 (Internet) through ImmiAccount, indicating the application is for a Tourist stream visa only.

(3) However, if a person has received a written notice, an application may be made using form 1419 in accordance with the instructions in the written notice.

1236 Visitor (Class FA)

(1) Subject to subsections (2), (2A) and (3), a non‑citizen must not travel to Australia without a visa that is in effect.

You do not need to attend an Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate-General to apply for a visa or citizenship.

If we send you a letter asking for your biometrics, you must attend the Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (ABCC) in person. Or, if eligible, you can provide your biometrics using the Australian Immi App. See Biometrics.

We will tell you if you need to provide biometrics, and which biometrics you need to provide.

We will tell you if you need to attend an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (ABCC) in person or if you are eligible to use the Australian Immi App to provide your biometrics.

The list below is correct as of March 2026. Further details on these centres can be found at VFS Global.

You will need to provide your biometrics at an Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC) or an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (ABCC) if you apply:

from a country that is part of our biometrics program

Currently, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal are included in the biometrics program from this region.

Subject to subsections (2), (2A) and (3), a non‑citizen must not travel to Australia without a visa that is in effect.

Apply online Log in or create an ImmiAccount. Attach documents. Submit family applications together. ​Pay the application fee. We will not process your application until you pay the fee.

If you applied from outside Australia you must be outside Australia when we decide your visa. Do not arrange to travel to Australia until we let you know, in writing, that we have granted you the visa.

Visa outcome We will let you know our decision on your visa application in writing. We will tell you: your visa grant number the date your visa starts your visa conditions Keep a copy of our decision with you when in Australia. If we refuse your visa we will let you know in writing. We will tell you why we refused your visa and whether you have a right to a review of the decision.

We will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.​​

You do not need to attend an Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate-General to apply for a visa or citizenship. You can apply for most Australian visas and citizenship categories online through ImmiAccount. This is the preferred and most efficient way to apply and provide additional information in your application. You can use ImmiAccount to notify us of any changes in your circumstances or to withdraw an application. The department can process visa and citizenship applications anywhere in the department’s global immigration network. If we need to speak with you, we will contact you.

You will need to provide your biometrics at an Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC) or an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (ABCC) if you apply: for a visa that is part of the biometrics program from a country that is part of our biometrics program Currently, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal are included in the biometrics program from this region.

How to Apply for an Australian Visa Use the Visa Finder to help you find the visa most likely to meet your specific circumstances, if you don’t already know which visa to apply for. Your application may require supporting documents. Refer to the visa requirements provided under the respective Visa Options to help you prepare the evidence you need. Lodge online using ImmiAccount Pay the visa charges online through ImmiAccount. You can refer to Visa fees and charges for the current Visa Pricing Table. You can also use the Visa pricing estimator to estimate the cost of your visa before you submit your application. IMPORTANT: You should apply for your visa well in advance of your intended travel date. We recommend that you do not finalise your travel arrangements until you have a valid visa to travel to Australia.   Other ways to lodge your application - only for applicants located in Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal The Department of Home Affairs no longer accepts paper FA600 Visitor visa applications. All applications must be lodged online. VFS offer Online Visa Assist VFS Global’s Online Visa Assist service provides you expert, personalised assistance with completing, submitting and paying for your online application ONLY at the visa application centres located in Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. To locate the nearest visa application collection centre, please visit the VFS Global websites: For Bangladesh: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/bgd/en/aus For Bhutan: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/btn/en/aus For Nepal: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/aus/