# Visitor visa (subclass 600) for applicants from India

The subclass 600 is the only visitor visa Indian passport holders can use for tourism, visiting family or business meetings in Australia, because India is not eligible for the ETA or eVisitor.

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## For Indian applicants
Indians lodged about 413,500 visitor visa applications in 2024-25 and 302,758 were granted, making India one of Australia’s three largest visitor markets. Most are approved, but the tourist stream has run at roughly one refusal in four for India, almost always on the Genuine Visitor test: can you show you will leave Australia when your visit ends?

## Eligibility
- Genuine intention to visit temporarily: employment, business, family and property ties in India
- Enough money for the trip, shown through your own statements and income tax returns
- A credible itinerary or an invitation from family in Australia
- Health and character requirements; health insurance is recommended
- Sponsored family stream: a settled relative in Australia sponsors you and may be asked for a security bond

## Documents
- Passport with at least six months validity
- Six months of bank statements and the last two or three years of income tax returns
- Employment letter with approved leave, or business registration and GST returns
- Invitation letter, sponsor's visa or citizenship evidence and relationship proof, if visiting family
- Flight itinerary and accommodation plan (do not buy tickets before the grant)
- Previous travel history and visas

## Government fee (2026-27)
- Visitor visa, Tourist stream, applied outside Australia, Primary applicant: A$250 (about ₹16,833 at 67.33 INR/AUD on 2026-10-07), effective 2026-07-01
- Visitor visa, Sponsored Family stream (must be applied outside Australia, Primary applicant: A$250 (about ₹16,833 at 67.33 INR/AUD on 2026-10-07), effective 2026-07-01

## Common refusal reasons
- Genuine Visitor not satisfied: weak employment or financial ties to India
- Funds inconsistent with declared income, or recent lump-sum deposits
- Incomplete sponsor documents in the sponsored family stream

## FAQ
**How long is an Australian visitor visa valid for Indians?**
Typically 12 months with stays of up to 3 months per visit, though the department can grant shorter or longer validity, including multi-year visas for frequent travellers with strong history.

**Can my parents visit me in Australia on this visa?**
Yes. Parents of Australian residents usually apply in the tourist stream or the sponsored family stream. Parents visiting for longer periods may be granted stays of up to 12 months with conditions.

**Can I appeal a refused visitor visa?**
Only sponsored family stream refusals carry a review right for the sponsor. Tourist stream refusals lodged from India do not; the path is to understand the reasons and reapply with a stronger file.

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