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Why apply for an Australian Visa?

  • Welcoming 190,000 immigrants in FY 2024-25
  • Australia has 38 QS World Ranking Universities
  • 400,000 job vacancies for skilled professionals
  • Earn an average annual salary of AUD 85,000 - 95,000
  • 200,000 visas issued in 2023

Every individual requires an Australian Visa to enter the country. Australia is one of the best destinations for individuals willing to settle overseas. You can choose the Australian visa that best suits your purpose of moving to the country. 

*Want to know more about Australian visas? Begin with a guide to migrate to Australia Flipbook.

 

List of Australian visas for Indians

If you are looking to visit Australia, you need to obtain permission in the form of a visa. There are many options available for individuals to enter Australia. More than 80,000 placements happen every year in Australia. Students also wish to go to Australia to pursue their higher studies. According to your needs or purpose, here is the list of Australian visas for Indians:
 

Visa Type

Purpose

Duration

Main Eligibility Criteria

When to Apply

Who It Is Suitable For

Visit Visa/ Tourist

Visa

Tourism, family visit, business

Up to 3 months per visit

Sufficient funds to support yourself

Well in advance before your travel date

Tourists, people visiting family

Business and Invest Visa

Business meetings, conferences, investment activity

5 years

Investment of at least AUD1.5 million

Can apply anytime

Business owners, Investors

Student Visa

Study

5 years

Acceptance by a designated institution, proof of funds

6 weeks before your course begins

International students

Work Visa

Employment

Varies, based on the job offer

Job offer from Australian employer, meet eligibility criteria

After receiving a job offer

Skilled workers, caregivers, and others depending on the job offer

Permanent Resident

Immigration

Permanent, with conditions for renewal

Minimum points must be 65 under Point's Grid and English language proficiency.

When eligible

Skilled workers, business professionals

Dependant Visa

To meet family members

 

2 years

family members must meet the definition of a Member of the Family Unit (MoFU)

Before 3 months

Spouse, Children’s, parents


Australia tourist visa

An Australian tourist visa allows Indian citizens to visit the country for tourism purposes, to meet family members, or for business purposes. The visa will be issued depending on the purpose of your visit to the country. Tourist visas are open to all nationalities and are valid for 12 months from the date of issuance, and candidates can stay in Australia for up to three months at a time.

 

  • Tourist visitor
  • Business visitor
  • Sponsored family visitor

 

Australia Invest visa

The Australia Investment Visa is for professionals with business or managed investments and willing to invest AUD 2.5 million in Australian State Government Bonds for 5 years.

To qualify for the Australia Investor Stream Visa, you will at least need to invest AUD 2,500,000, assigned according to set criteria. The processing time for this visa application will take over 12 -24 months. After 5 years, the applicant can apply for citizenship if they wish.

 

 

Australia Dependent visa

Australia grants international students and professionals permission to bring their family members to Australia under the Dependent Visa program.

 

  • Subclass 100
  1. Student Dependents
  2. For Post-Study Work Dependents
  3. For Work Visa Dependents
  • Subclass 491 Visa
  • Subclass 101

 

Australia Business and Invest visa

Australia is one of the world’s more evolved markets; it offers great scope for businesses to grow. The Australian Business Visa is the perfect solution for individuals traveling to Australia for business.

 

  • Business Innovation and Investment Visa (Subclass 888) – Permanent
  • Business Innovation and Investment Visa (Subclass 188) – Provisional
  • Business Owner (Subclass 890)
  • Business Talent Visa (Subclass 132) – Permanent
  • State or Territory Sponsored Business Owner Visa (Subclass 892)
  • State or Territory Sponsored Investor Visa (Subclass 893)

 

Australia Work visa

Australian work visa consists of two options that are granted under certain circumstances. The two options are Permanent work visas and Temporary Work Visas. These are made for foreign nationals to obtain sponsorship through an employer or to secure the nomination. Many skilled professionals work in Australia because of the career growth, employment opportunities, and salaries offered.

 

  • Australia Permanent Work Permits
  1. Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa
  2. Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa
  3. Skilled independent visa
  4. Skilled Nominated visa
  5. Distinguished Talent visa

 

  • Australia Temporary Work permits
  1. TSS visa (Temporary Skill Shortage)
  2. Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa
  3. Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa
  4. Working holiday visa

 

Australia Permanent Residence visa

Australia offers many options for applying for a PR visa. An Australian PR visa allows the eligible candidate to become a permanent resident in Australia.  Applicants can choose the appropriate option based on their eligibility and requirements. Here are the popular options to get an Australian PR:

 

Australia visa application

You can download the form online or visit the nearest Australian Visa Application Center to get a form. Applicants should read all instructions carefully before filling out the form. The form is detailed and has important information about your entry into Australia. Once you have read and understood the information, you can begin to fill out the form. Enter all the details required.

 

Requirements for Australia visa

When you apply for a visa to Australia, you will have to submit certain requirements for Australia visa:

  • Passport
  • Visa Form
  • Visa Fee
  • Identity Picture
  • National Identity Card
  • Police Certificate
  • Family Certificates
  • Proof of funds
  • Health Insurance
  • Employer Permission Letter
     

Visa Type

Passport

Visa Form

Visa Fee

Identity Picture

National Identity Card

Police Certificate

Proof of funds

Health Insurance

Employer Permission Letter

Visit Visa/ Tourist Visa

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

Business Visa

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Student Visa

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

Work Visa

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Permanent Resident

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Dependant Visa

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No


Australia visa eligibility

The eligibility to apply for an Australia visa is listed below:

 

  • 45 years of age
  • 65 points in the Australian points grid
  • Valid skills assessment
  • IELTS or PTE score
  • Health insurance
  • Police verification certificate
     

Visa Type

Age 

Australian points grid

Skills assessment

Education 

IELTS/PTE Score

PCC

Health insurance

Visit Visa/ Tourist Visa

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Yes

NA

Business Visa

NA

Yes

Yes

NA

NA

Yes

Yes

Student Visa

NA

Yes

NA

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Work Visa

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Permanent Resident

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes


Australia visa process

The steps to apply for an Australia visa are as follows: 

  • Step 1: Check your eligibility for Australia visa
  • Step 2: Arrange all the requirements
  • Step 3: Fill out the application form
  • Step 4: Receive notification
  • Step 5: Check your Australia visa status
  • Step 6: Get your visa
  • Step 7: Move to Australia

 

How do I submit my Australia visa application?

The steps to fill out the Australia Visa Application are given below: 

  • Step 1: Select the Australian visa type
  • Step 2: Create an account online to create an Australian Visa Application
  • Step 3: Keep all the necessary documents ready
  • Step 4: Fill in the application form.
  • Step 5: Submit all the documents
  • Step 6: Pay the required application fee.
  • Step 7: Submit the visa application and wait for the approval

 

Australia visa login

Australian visa login can be done online through ImmiAccount, which provides access to many online services. You can create an individual account or organizational account here.

Here are the steps to create an account:

  • Step 1: Enter your email address
  • Step 2: Enter the emailed verification code
  • Step 3: Enter user details
  • Step 4: Enter account details and press submit

After these steps, the 'Login successful' page will display. Here, you can check your Australia visa login details. 
 

How do I check my Australian visa status?

Here are some steps to check your Australian visa status:

Step 1: Check the eligibility

Step 2: Arrange the required documents

Step 3: Apply for the Australian Visa 

Step 4: Wait for the status 

 

Australia visa fee

Australia Visa Fees range from AUD 145 to AUD 7855 based on the type of visa you choose to apply. The fees and type of Australian Visa is mentioned below:

Category Fee Effective from 1st July 24

Subclass 189

Main Applicant -- AUD 4765
Applicant above 18 yrs -- AUD 2385
Applicant below 18 yrs -- AUD 1195

Subclass 190

Main Applicant -- AUD 4770
Applicant above 18 yrs -- AUD 2385
Applicant below 18 yrs -- AUD 1190

Subclass 491

Main Applicant -- AUD 4770
Applicant above 18 yrs -- AUD 2385
Applicant below 18 yrs -- AUD 1190

 

Australian visa processing time

Australian visa processing time varies from 8 days to 36 months; it mainly depends on the type of visa to which you choose to apply. The processing time differs for each Australian visa type.

 

Visa Type Processing time
Tourist visitor 8 and 30 days
Business visitor 4 months
Sponsored family visitor 70 days
Subclass 891 10-12 months
Business Visa 188 18-20 months
Subclass 100 5 and 29 months
Subclass 491 Visa 51 days
Subclass 101 18 months
Business Innovation and Investment Visa (Subclass 888) – Permanent 12 to 25 months
Business Innovation and Investment Visa (Subclass 188) – Provisional 18-20 months
Business Owner (Subclass 890) Up to 12 months
Business Talent Visa (Subclass 132) – Permanent 12 to 25 months
State or Territory Sponsored Business Owner Visa (Subclass 892) 10-12 months
State or Territory Sponsored Investor Visa (Subclass 893) 12 to 25 months
Employer Nomination Scheme 4-9 months
Skilled Independent Visa 2 – 3 months
Temporary Work (Short Stay) 21 days
Global Talent Visa 6-11 months
Temporary Graduate Visa- subclass 485 50-60 days
Working Holiday-subclass 417, 462 28 days
Temporary Work Visas- subclass 400, 408, 403 21 days
Temporary Skill Shortage Visa- subclass 482 (short-term stream) 61 days
Subclass 189 visa 8 to 9 months
Subclass 190 10- 12 months
Business Innovation Stream 18-20 months
Investor stream 23 months
GTI (Global Talent Independent Program) 90 days
Australia parent visa 3 to 4 years

 

Australia visa news

The latest news and updates about Australian visas and migration are listed in our Australia Immigration news. The latest developments in Australian immigration will help you better understand Australia and prepare for your move to Australia.

 

How can Y-Axis help you?

The Y-Axis team has been the best solution for assisting you with your Australia tourist visa.

  • Evaluate the appropriate visa type for your application
  • Guide documentation
  • Assist in filling out online application forms
  • Review all your documents
  • Assist in the visa application process

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