Australia draws a growing number of Gujarat travellers — for Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef, for graduation ceremonies, and increasingly to visit family who have settled there. The subclass 600 visitor visa is the route in, and it is entirely paperless: most applicants pay around ₹18,000–20,000 and hear back in roughly 3–6 weeks without ever visiting a visa application centre.
The two streams that matter for tourists
The tourist stream covers holidays, sightseeing or visiting friends, generally granted for stays of three months at a time within a visa validity of up to a year. The sponsored family stream is for visiting close family in Australia, where an Australian citizen or permanent resident sponsors your visit, which can support a longer intended stay.
Documents you need
You will need a passport valid for your intended stay, evidence of financial capacity through bank statements, ITR, salary slips or business documents, a detailed travel itinerary, and evidence of strong ties to India such as employment, property or family. For the family stream, you will also need an invitation and sponsorship evidence from your Australian-based relative.
How to apply, step by step
You create an ImmiAccount on the Australian Department of Home Affairs portal, complete the online application form and upload scanned documents, then pay the visa application charge online. Most applicants are not required to attend an in-person appointment — decisions and any requests for more information happen entirely online — and the visa grant notice arrives by email, with no physical visa label since it is linked electronically to your passport.
What makes an application strong
Australian immigration weighs your genuine intention to visit temporarily and return home. A clear, specific travel plan rather than a vague 'just visiting', consistent financial documents, and demonstrable ties to India — a job, business, property, family — are what carry an application, while weak or inconsistent bank statements are the most common reason for delay or refusal.
Processing time and cost
The visa application charge runs around ₹18,000–20,000, varying with the AUD exchange rate, and we confirm the exact rupee amount before you pay. Processing typically takes about 3–6 weeks for most applications, the visa is usually valid for up to 12 months with multiple entries, and each stay is usually capped at around three months.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit a visa centre for an Australia visitor visa? No — for most Indian applicants, the subclass 600 visitor visa is a fully online process with no in-person biometrics appointment required, and any additional document requests also happen online.
How long can I stay in Australia on a visitor visa? The visa is usually valid for up to 12 months with multiple entries, and each individual stay is typically capped at three months, though the family-sponsored stream can support longer visits in some cases.
How much does an Australia visitor visa cost? Around ₹18,000–20,000, depending on the AUD exchange rate at the time of application — we confirm the exact current amount before you pay.
Australia on the horizon? Message Explera Vacations on WhatsApp or get in touch — we prepare your ImmiAccount application, structure the financial documents so they read clearly, draft the itinerary and sponsorship letters, and track the application through to grant.
