Travelling becomes much more than ‘just interesting’ when you have the right companion with you! This fact turns to be more relatable when you visit vast countries like Australia and have someone with you who knows this country better than you or who is a permanent resident of this country. Even a study done by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that most of the foreign tourists, including Indians, visit Australia to meet their friends and relatives staying there.
If you are an Indian passport holder and planning to visit your friends in Australia, then you must obtain permission from the Australian embassy which is technically known as Visitor Visa Australia. Without a valid visa, Indians are not allowed to enter Australia. This blog explains everything you need to know about visitor visa Australia and how you can get the same with 100% cashback.
What is Visitor Visa Australia?
A visitor visa Australia is an online visa. This visa is also called a subclass 600 visitor visa. You can apply for this visa through the official website as well as via qualified visa agencies. The cost of this visa is INR 10780 for each visa. But when you apply through Blinkvisa you considerably save on your travel expenses.
We offer 100% cashback of the visa amount in your Blinkwallet. You can use the cashback amount to book flight tickets, hotels reservations and activities to do in Australia and can get attractive discounts on every purchase.
Do Indians need an Australia Visitor Visa?
Yes. All Indians must obtain a valid visa to enter Australia. With a visitor visa, an Indian is allowed to enter Australia multiple times within the validity period.
Read More: Australia Visa for Indians
Australia Visitor Visa: An Overview
An Australia visitor visa is a paper visa unlike a sticker visa stuck to the passport of the applicant. Rather, it will be digitally linked to your passport. One cannot apply for this visa from Australia.
With a visitor visa, you can-
- Visit family or friends
- You can be in Australia as a tourist for a cruise
- You can study or train for up to 3 months
But with this visa, the visa holder must not-
- Take up any long term medical treatment
- Involved in business-related activities
- Engage in any kind of employment
The stay period-
Though the standard stay period of Australia visitor visa is 3 months from the day of entering Australia, the stay period can differ depending on the needs of the visa applicant. The maximum stay period granted by the Australian embassy is 12 months. If you want to stay longer in Australia, you will have to mention why you want to stay longer in Australia. Depending on your Australia visa application as well as your travel plan, the final stay period will be provided to you.
Australia visitor visa processing time-
It generally takes 20 to 25 working days to process an Australia visitor visa. But the processing can take longer if
- The applicant does not fill the application correctly
- Any discrepancy in documents required.
- The Embassy takes more time to verify your information
Australia Visitor Visa Requirements
The requirements for Australia visit visa have two parts i.e. mandatory documents and additional documents. Mandatory documents are common for all the visa applicants whereas additional documents are to be submitted as per the profile of the visa applicant.
Find the Australia visa requirements below-
Mandatory documents
- Original passport with at least 6 months validity
- Notarized copy of all the pages of the passport, including the pages where you have other valid or expired visas if any.
- Duly filled Australian visa application form 1419
- 2 copies of recent passport size photographs of size 3.5″ x 4.5″. The photos should have a matte finish; the background should be white and besides must have 80% face coverage without restrictions.
- A personal covering letter explaining about your trip and personal details
- Attested copy of the last 6 months’ bank statement
- Personal Income Tax returns or Form 16 for the last 3 years
- Confirmed return flight tickets
- Confirmed hotel reservations
Additional Documents
For Employee
- Last 3 months salary slip
- Original leave sanction certificate with company seal
For Retiree
- Pension pay order certificate
- 6 months’ bank statement if you are retired from a private company
For Student
- The student ID card issued from the respective institution
- Bonafide certificate
For Children and Minors
- Birth certificate
- NOC from the parents if travelling alone
- A signed affidavit on Rs.100 stamp paper, from the non-accompanying parent if travelling with only one parent
- An ID proof parent- PAN card or passport copy
If Visiting a Friend or Family
- Invitation letter copy
- Inviters ID proof- passport copy, or permit copy, etc.
- Address proof of the invitee- Utility bill, Electricity bill, etc
If Someone is Sponsoring you
- Sponsorship letter
- Sponsor’s national ID proof- PAN card or Resident permit
- Last 3 months’ updated bank statement
- IT returns for the last 3 years
At the immigration-
On your arrival in Australia, the immigration officer at Australia airport will ask you to provide the following documents-
- Original passport.
- Return flight ticket, Hotel bookings / Invitation letter from inviter as proof of your accommodation.
- Travel medical insurance, HDFC Ergo Travel Insurance for as low as INR 300.
- Additionally, you may be asked to provide proof of funds and other details about your travel.
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Australia Visitor Visa Fee
When you apply for Australia visit visa through Blinkvisa, you will have to pay INR 10780 for each visa. The visa fee mentioned includes tax and service fees too.
Here is the breakup of the same-
If you apply for your visa through us, you will only have to pay only INR 1000 to initiate the visa process. Unlike any other visa agencies, you don’t need to pay the entire visa fee in advance. You can pay the rest of the amount only after your visa gets approved.
The entire visa fee, you have paid will be given back to you in the form of Blinkwallet cashback. You can use the blink wallet cashback for booking flight tickets, hotel reservations, and activities to do in Australia.
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How to Apply for Australia Visitor Visa
As mentioned above, a visitor visa for Australia is an online visa hence can be applied from home. But if you apply it without any guidance from visa experts, it is going to be a challenging one. Firstly, the application form is quite a long one and secondly, a long list of documents are required.
If you are filling the application for the first time, you will not only take a lot of time, you may also make mistakes which can cause a delay in visa approval. In the worst-case scenarios, your visa application may get rejected too.
Leaving all those hassles behind, you can always take assistance from the visa experts from Blinkvisa. We have a simplified visa application process in which you will have to give your basic details and upload the scanned copies of the required documents.
Here are the steps to apply for Australia visa online through Blinkvisa-
- Visit Blinkvisa.
- Click on the “Apply for Visa”.
- Provide us with your basic information such as name, email & number of applicants.
- Complete the initial payment of just INR 1000 & get a full cashback of INR 10,780 into your wallet.
- Use your BlinkWallet to book your flight, hotel, activities for your Australia trip.
- Once your visa is approved, We will inform you via SMS and Email.
- Complete any pending due payment.
- Get your visa delivered at your doorstep by our visa experts.
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Australia Visitor visa FAQ
1. Is health insurance mandatory for Australia visitor visa?
No, it is not mandatory. But health insurance is always recommended whenever you take a foreign tour.
2. Can I apply for an Australia visitor visa when I am in Australia on a student visa?
No. You must be outside of Australia when you apply for your Australia visa and when the embassy verifies your information.
3. How will I receive my Australia Tourist visa?
You will receive your Australia visa couriered to you in your address.
Read More: Australia Tourist Visa
4. Is Australia visitor visa allows multiple entries?
Yes, it is a multiple entry visa.
