Tourist Visa :

• 1 VISA FORM (54)
• 2 Photos (35 x 45 mm, white background, matt finish, no digital photo)
• Detailed itinerary for the entire period of stay
• If you have a sponsor, a letter from your sponsor stating your relationship and the reason of sponsorship    and EVIDENCE OF HIS/HER RESIDENCE STATUS IN AUSTRALIA along with the latest bank statement    from Australia is a must.
• Covering letter explaining the reason of travel with name & designation of the signatory, proof of income i.e.    last 3 years I-T Challan or TDS Certificate
• Latest bank statement is compulsory (last 6 months)
• Salary Certificate, copies of fixed deposits and investments etc.
• Students must provide confirmation from their school/collegeof their exact vacation date
• Pax above 70 years require medical by consulate panel doctor as well as overseas medical policy.
  (Please read the special notes mentioned below)
• If Honeymoon purpose- Marriage card from husband and wife and engagement or marriage photographs
     

Business Visa:

• 1 VISA FORM (54)
• 2 Photos (35 x 45 mm, white background, matt finish, no digital photo)
• Detailed itinerary for the entire period of stay
• Covering letter explaining the reason of travel with name & designation of the signatory, proof of income i.e. last 3 years I-T Challan or TDS Certificate
• Latest bank statement is compulsory (last 6 months)
  
• Salary Certificate, copies of fixed deposits and investments etc
• Original correspondence with the business contacts in Australia
• Invitation fax from Australia

Transit Visa: (less than 8 hours)

• 1 Form (876) & 1 form 956
• 2 Photos (35 x 45 mm, white background, matt finish, no digital photo)
• Travel Itinerary and confirmed onward booking
• A valid visa for the onward destination

Submission Timings:

PROCESSING TIME: 10 WORKING DAYS
TOURIST VISA: 48R + 956 + 54
BUSINESS VISA: 456 + 956 + 54
TRANSIT VISA: 876

Collection Timings:   By courier to us. (Min. 10 working days)

Fees :

VISA FEE: 5800/- + DD CHARGE 60/- (favoring "Australian High Commission", payable at New Delhi)
VFS FEE: 590/-

PANEL DOCTORS: http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/overseas/i/india/panel-doctors.htm
PUBLIC HOLIDAY CLOSURE – 2012: http://www.vfs-au-in.com/publicholidayindia.aspx

Special Notes:

1. Please do not send any original documents for the application unless the Embassy ask for it.
2. Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by certified English translation
3. Australian consulate has made it mandatory the overseas medical insurance policy for the entire period of stay for passengers' aged 70years and above. Apart from this, they will also have to undergo a medical test from the consulate appointment panel of doctors. Total time taken for such cases is 10-15 days minimum and 4 extra photos. It may take some more time also, depending upon the case.
4. For people who are not 70 years old, but who want to stay in Australia for more than 3 months or for person going to see anybody who will be admitted in a hospital (like mother going to stay with the pregnant daughter) such passengers requires medical which will be done by the panel doctor from the Consulate. But in such cases, overseas medical Insurance is not required. Time taken for the visa is 10-15 days minimum.
5. If a minor (under 18years) is traveling with only 1 parent, then the NOC from the other parent, duly Notarized by the Home Department is mandatory. The proof of signature (passport copy etc.) of the parent not traveling is also required.