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.

 

• Subclass 891
• Business Visa 188

 

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:

• Subclass 189 visa
• Subclass 190
• Business Innovation Stream
• Investor stream
• Subclass 891 visa
• Graduate work visa
• Professional Year Program (PYP)
• GTI (Global Talent Independent Program)
• Australia parent visa

 

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