Australia visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Australian Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • India citizens intending to travel to Australia for a period of 90 days are only required to apply for an electronic visa prior to arrival in the country.
  • Passports of citizens must be valid for the duration of stay in the country.
  • At least one blank page on visitors’ passports is required for entry stamps.
  • Travellers may bring living animals into Australia from countries approved by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS).
  • There are no certificates of vaccination required to enter Australia.
  • Visitors are required to provide proof of financial support through a recent bank statement.
  • Travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
  •  Amounts over AUD 10,000, or equivalent, must be declared on entry and exit.
  • All firearms, weapons and ammunition including slingshots and paintball markers must be declared upon arrival.
  • The climate of Australia is significantly influenced by ocean currents, having periodic drought and the seasonal tropical low-pressure system that produces cyclones in northern Australia.
  • Among well-known Australian animals are the monotremes (the platypus and echidna); a host of marsupials, including the kangaroo, koala and wombat, and birds such as the emu and the kookaburra.
  • Although Australia has no official language, nevertheless, English is the de facto national language.
  • Australia uses the Australian Eastern Standard Time zone (GMT+10), hence, Australia is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of India.
  • The estimated flight time from Delhi, India to Australia is 11 hours, 9 minutes.
  • A majority of Australians are Christians followed by Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism and Judaism.
  • In Australia the power plugs and sockets are of type I. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • In Australia, December to February is summer; March to May is autumn; June to August is winter, and September to November is spring.
  • Australia's public transport system includes trains, buses, trams and ferries, although, the types of transport available vary between cities.
  • Australia is world-famous for its natural wonders and wide-open spaces, its beaches, deserts, "the bush", and "the Outback". 
  • Australia is one of the world's most highly urbanized countries; it is well known for the attractions of its large cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest time of the year to fly to Australia?

The cheapest time to fly to Australia is from mid-April to late June. During this period, most airlines offer travelers their best rates.

What is the best food to try in Australia?

The best food to try in Australia is Chicken parmigiana. Foreigners can also try Barbequed snags and Lamingtons.

What is Australia famous for?

Australia is famous for its natural wonders and wide-open spaces, its beaches and deserts.