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 190 (Approx…Rs.10,600)
Express Visa
Express Visa Processing time – 48 Hours
Express Visa Cost – AUD 1000 (Approx.…Rs.65,500)
Fourways Visa Service Charges – Rs.1500