AUSTRALIA VISA DOCUMENTS REQUIREMENTS AND COST

Passport

  • Passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from Australia.
  • High Resolution scans of all passport pages containing immigration stamps and visas, are required.
  • This applies to the current passport as well as the two most recent expired passports. The scanned pages should encompass the bio-data page, observations page, and the back page of each passport.

Aadhar

  • Full scanned copy of Aadhar (OR) Copy of e-Aadhar.

Visa Form

  • Visa forms duly signed by each passenger.

Family composition form 54

  • Family composition form 54 filled by applicant and signed by a witness

OCCUPATION DETAILS

Employed

  • Provide the following company letters on official letterhead, including the applicant’s name, designation, and signature of the authorized signatory:
  • Leave Sanction letter (OR) No Objection Certificate.
  • Payslips of last 3 months.
  • Company Appointment Letter (if the applicant has recently switched the company).

Self-employed

  • Include the following documents:
  • Cover Letter on official business letterhead.
  • Valid proof of Business Registration Certificate, such as GST certificate, Certificate of Incorporation, Partnership Deed, MOA, etc.

Student

  • Provide any one of the below documents from the Institution containing the applicants name:
  • Bonafide certificate (OR) Leave letter from educational institution (OR) Student identity card copy.

Retired

  • Retirement Proof
  • Pension slip for the last 3 months.

 

FINANCIAL DETAILS

Bank Statement

  • Applicant has to present either their own bank-statement, or the sponsor’s statement if they are sponsored by a blood relative or spouse.
  • Bank statement should be for last 6 months with bank’s sign & seal showing healthy closing balance and cash flow.

Proof of Fund

  • Fixed Deposits, NSC, PPF, Post office Savings, Share certificates & any other financial proof. (Original)
  • copy of Property documents (if documents in Regional language translate it to English and attested by notary public)

ITR

  • For Partners, LLPs, or Directors: Business ITR for the last 3 years is required along with personal
  • For Employed Individuals: 3 years’ ITR or Form 16 (Part A & Part B) is required.
  • For Self-Employed Individuals: 3 years’ Personal / Company ITR is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Specific Mandates

  • All documents should be in English. If a document is in any other language, an official translation of the same should be submitted.
  • Embassy or Consulate may request additional documents or personal interview with the applicant on a case-by-case basis.

Covering Letter

  • Stating applicant’s purpose of visit and personal details addressed to the Australian High Commission, 1/50 G Chanakyapuri, Shantipath, New Delhi

CONDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Medical Requirement

  • Health insurance is optional. However, passengers aged 75 and above are required to undergo medical examinations conducted by panel doctors.
  • Note: If the duration of stay exceeds three months, a medical report is mandatory for all applicants.

Sponsor documents

  • Sponsorship letter from the sponsor stating the applicant’s details and particulars for the trip.
  • Employment proof of the sponsor.
  • Bank-statement of the sponsor.
  • Government ID proof (Passport, Driving license, PAN card) of the sponsor if the sponsor is from India.
  • If the sponsor is from Australia, then passport/driving license copy of the sponsor.

Minor Travelling with One Parent

  • Written consent from the non-accompanying parent or guardian, along with a signed copy of their passport or photo ID.
  • If the accompanying person has sole custody or guardianship, provide relevant proof.
  • If applicable, include a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the parent.
  • Valid passport copy of travelling parent.

Minor Travelling Alone

  • Obtain written consent from both parents or legal guardians.
  • Provide signed copies of the passports or photo IDs of the parents or legal guardians.
  • If applicable, include a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the parents.
  • Fill Form 1229 Consent to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years
  • Undertaking Declaration Form 1257 Has to be filled and signed by the person nominated by the parent to be responsible for child under 18 years

Marriage certificate

  • Applicable, if the spouses name is not mentioned at the back of the passport.

 

Staying with friends and family.

  • Invitation letter from the invitee.
  • Visa Copy or Resident Permit along with the ID/Passport of the inviting person.
  • Address proof of the Invitor with the permanent address and contact number of the inviting person.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IF BUSINESS VISA

Invitation letter

  • The letter should encompass the names and passport numbers of the invitees, along with details regarding the duration and purpose of their stay.
  • Additionally, it should include the permanent address and contact number of the inviting individual or company.
  • Furthermore, a cover letter from the Indian company, outlining the details of the applicant, is required.

Acknowledgment letter

  • Business trip acknowledgement letter from the sponsoring company.

 

Normal Visa

Normal Visa Processing time – 15 to 30 working days

Normal Visa Cost – AUD 198 (Approx…Rs.11,175)


Express Visa

Express Visa Processing time – 48 Hours

Express Visa Cost – AUD 1000 (Approx.…Rs.65,500)

Fourways Visa Service Charges – Rs.2000

APPLICATION FORMS