Australia

Required Documents for Australia Visitor Visa

1. Passport & Identity Documents

• Valid Indian passport
• Passport bio page copy
• Copies of old passports, if available
• Copies of previous visas and immigration stamps
• Aadhaar card / PAN card, if available
• Passport-size photograph as per visa photo requirements
• Name change proof, if applicable

Home Affairs advises applicants to include a clear copy of the personal details page of the passport and ensure the name matches exactly as shown in the passport.

2. Financial Documents

• Last 3 to 6 months personal bank statements
• Income Tax Returns / ITR acknowledgment
• Salary slips for the last 3 months, if employed
• Fixed deposit proof, savings proof, or investment documents
• Business bank statements, if self-employed
• Sponsorship letter and sponsor’s financial documents, if someone is sponsoring the trip

Home Affairs recommends including documents proving that the applicant has enough money to support themselves during the stay, such as recent bank statements.

3. Employment / Business Documents

For employed applicants:

• Employment letter
• Leave approval letter
• Last 3 months salary slips
• Company ID card, if available

For business owners / self-employed applicants:

• Business registration certificate
• GST certificate, if applicable
• Business bank statement
• Income Tax Returns
• Company profile, if useful

Home Affairs lists current payslip and employer leave letter as useful evidence to show reasons to return to the home country.

4. Travel Purpose Documents

• Cover letter explaining purpose of visit
• Day-wise travel itinerary
• Hotel booking or accommodation details
• Flight reservation, if available
• Planned cities / tourist places to visit
• Travel insurance, recommended
• Invitation letter, if visiting family or friends

If visiting family or friends, Home Affairs recommends including an invitation letter from the person in Australia.

5. Family / Sponsor Documents in Australia, if applicable

If the applicant is visiting a relative or friend in Australia:

• Invitation letter from host
• Host passport copy / Australian visa / PR / citizenship proof
• Host address proof
• Host employment or financial documents, if sponsoring
• Relationship proof with host, such as birth certificate, marriage certificate, or family records

6. For Students

• Bonafide certificate from school/college
• Student ID card
• Leave letter from institution
• Parent financial documents
• Birth certificate, if minor

7. For Minors Under 18

For applicants under 18, additional documents are required, including birth certificate showing both parents’ names, parents’ passport copies, and consent documents if one or both parents are not travelling. Home Affairs mentions Form 1229 or a statutory declaration for parental consent.

Required minor documents may include:

• Birth certificate
• Passport copies of both parents
• Form 1229 – Consent to grant Australian visa to child under 18
• Parent consent letter
• Custody documents, if applicable
• Form 1257, if staying with someone other than a relative/legal guardian

Important Conditions

• The visa holder cannot work in Australia.
• The applicant must follow the stay period and conditions stated in the visa grant letter.
• The visa may be single-entry or multiple-entry depending on the grant.
• The final stay duration is decided by the Department of Home Affairs.
• Documents not in English must be submitted with English translations. Home Affairs states that translated documents must include translator details, and NAATI details if translated in Australia.

Short Description for Tripex Website

Australia Visitor Visa allows Indian citizens to travel to Australia for tourism, family visits, holidays, cruises, or short personal visits. The visa is applied online through ImmiAccount and is issued electronically. Applicants must provide financial proof, travel purpose documents, passport copies, employment or business proof, and evidence showing strong reasons to return to India. The stay period can be granted for up to 12 months, depending on the applicant’s profile and the decision of the Australian Department of Home Affairs.