India Visa for Australian Citizens

India is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world. Traveling to India is always an unforgettable experience, there’s no limit to the amount of activities awaiting there (you can check out our India travel guide to discover them).

But what are the requirements to travel to India from Australia? Find out here.

Do Australian citizens need a visa for India?

Yes, Australian passport holders need to have an approved India visa to be granted entry to the country, no matter the reason for the trip.

How can Australian citizens apply for an Indian visa?

Australian citizens are eligible to apply online for the Indian visa. If you go through the process with the assistance of an agency such as visagov.com, you will receive professional assistance and will be able to complete all the steps in your own language.

The application process consists of the following steps:

• Fill out the application form with the required documentation and information
• Pay the fees with a credit or debit card

And then wait for the approval confirmation in your email address. 

To read more about the process for all types of Indian visa, read our article on how to get a visa for India.

Can Australian citizens apply for every kind of India visa online?

Even though India has several different kinds of visas available, only a few can be applied for online:

• 30-Day tourist visa: it allows a stay of 30 days in India with double entry.
• 1-Year tourist visa: it’s valid up to 1 year and it allows for multiple entries.
• 5-years tourist visa: it’s valid for five years since it’s issued and it allows for multiple entries. However, each stay has to be for less than 90 days. Exceptions: USA, UK, Canada and Japan, who can stay for 180 days instead of 90. 
• Business visa: it’s valid for one year and it allows for multiple entries, although each stay has to be for less than 180 days.

How much does the India visa cost for Australian citizens?

The cost depends on the visa you choose:

• 30-Day tourist visa: 25 EUR (41 AUD)
• 1-Year tourist visa: 41 EUR (66 AUD)
• 5-years tourist visa: 81 EUR (133,5 AUD)
• Business visa: 52-103 EUR (86-170 AUD)

What are the India visa requirements for Australian citizens?

Australian citizens have to meet the following requirements to travel to India:

• Having a valid Australian passport. It has to have two blank pages and a validity of at least 6 months from the start of the trip. It’s important that the passport is in good condition or it may cause you to be rejected from entering India.
• A recent passport-style photograph of the applicant on a white background. Make sure to take your picture without any sunglasses, scarves, necklaces or any garment that could make your identification difficult.

In some cases, the following could be required of you:

• A copy of the entry/exit flights.
• Proof of funds for your stay.

What are the allowed entry points to India with an online visa?

Australian citizens travel to India with an online visa can do so from any of these entry points:

• Airports: Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Calicut, Chennai, Chandigarh, Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi, Gaya, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Tiruchirapalli, Trivandrum, Varanasi, Visakhapatnam
• Seaports: Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Mangalore, Mumbai. When traveling to India by cruise, Australian citizens can only enter the country through the ports of Cochin, Goa and Mangalore.

You can exit the country through any authorized checkpoint.

How long does it take to get an India visa for Australian citizens?

All types of India visa have to be used within 30 days of issue. The safest thing would be to apply 15 days before traveling or a few days sooner. 

You won’t receive your approval until there’s only 20-25 days left for your trip to India.

Where is the Embassy of Australia in India?

Australia has a High Commission in New Delhi and three Consulate-Generals. 

Australian High Commission in New Delhi

Address: Panchsheel Marg, 1/50G, Shantipath, Opposite British High Commission, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021

Telephone: (91 11) 4139 9900

Email: ahc.newdelhi@dfat.gov.au 

Website: https://india.highcommission.gov.au/ 

Australian Consulate-General in Chennai

Address: 49/50L, 9th Floor, Express Chambers, Express Avenue Estate, Whites Road, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600014, India

Telephone: (+91) 44 4592 1300

Fax: +91 44 4592 1320

Website: https://chennai.consulate.gov.au/ 

Australian Consulate-General in Kolkata

Address: 1a, Ho Chi Minh Sarani Rd, Kankaria Estates, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, India

Telephone: +91 11 4910 5980

Email: acg.kolkata@dfat.gov.au 

Website: https://kolkata.consulate.gov.au/ 

Australian Consulate-General in Mumbai

Address: Level 10, A Wing, Crescenzo Building, G Block, Plot C 38-39, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051, India

Telephone: +91 22 6757 4900

Fax: +91 22 6757 4955

Website: https://mumbai.consulate.gov.au/ 

Where is the Embassy of India in Australia?

India has a High Commission in Canberra and three Consulate Generals.

High Commission of India in Canberra

Address: High Commission of India, 3 Moonah Pl, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia

Switchboard number : 02 6225 4900 

Fax: +61 2 6273 1308

Website: https://www.hcicanberra.gov.in/ 

Consulate General of India in Sydney

Address: 265 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Telephone: +61 2 9223 2702

Telephone for consular services: +1 2 9223 3358

Fax: +61 2 9231 2299

Website: http://www.cgisydney.gov.in 

Consulate General of India in Melbourne

Address: 344 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

General telephone: 03 9682 5800

Fax: + 61 3 9696 8251

Website: http://www.cgimelbourne.gov.in/ 

Consulate General of India in Perth

Address: Level 6/12 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000, Australia

Telephone: +61 8 92214205

Website: https://www.cgiperth.gov.in/ 

What are the vaccine requirements to travel to India from Australia?

Australia is not a yellow fever endemic country so its citizens are exempt from having to get the vaccine. However, the following vaccines are recommended to all tourists traveling to India:

• Hepatitis A and B
• Tetanus
• Typhoid
• Rabies
• Influenza
• Malaria
• Dengue

Get updated health information for traveling to India by visiting the website of the CDC.

What is the time difference between India and Australia?

India has only one time zone all year long, there’s no Daylight Savings Time. The time zone of India is India Standard Time: UTC+5:30. It’s one of the few places in which the time zone is not a full hour.

However, Australia has three different time zones:

• Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): UTC+10
• Australian Central Standard Time (ACST): UTC+9:30
• Australian Western Standard Time (AWST): UTC+8

The difference is of 4:30, 4 and 3:30 hs. Australian citizens will always have to set back their watches while in India.

What’s the Indian currency and the exchange rate to Australian dollars?

The currency of Australia is the Australian dollar (AUD). The currency of India is the Rupee (INR).

The exchange rate from Rupee to Australian dollar is: 1 INR = 0,018 AUD / 1 AUD = 55,41 INR.

Are there any direct flights from Australia to India?

Yes, the two countries are well-connected. You can depart from almost every major city in Australia and arrive at any international airport in India.