Yes, Indian passport holders need a visa to travel to Australia. You can apply for a visitor visa (subclass 600), which is issued for short-term tourism, business, or family visits.

No, Australia now issues visas that are electronically linked to the passport number. When your visa is approved, you will receive an e-visa PDF via mail. Australia has now moved away from traditional visa stamps; hence, you will not receive a physical visa stamp or label in your passport.

Although there are many types of Australian visas available for foreign nationals, here are the common ones:

• Visitor visa (subclass 600): Issued for short-term visits for tourism or business purposes and generally allows a stay of 3 months.

• Transit visa (subclass 771): This is issued for transit purposes and allows you to have a layover of up to 72 hours. 

• Student visa (subclass 500): This allows foreign nationals to study and work (conditions apply) in Australia. It is valid for a maximum of five years and allows you to travel in and out of the country multiple times during this period.

• Parent visa (subclass 103): Allows parents of settled Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia permanently. 

• Temporary skill shortage visa (subclass 482): This visa enables an employer to sponsor a qualified worker with the necessary skills to fill a position. The work visa can be valid for 2 - 4 years, depending on the stream you apply for. 

• Partner visa (subclass 820/801): The partner visa allows eligible citizens or residents to live in Australia. This visa is initially temporary (subclass 820), but after 2 years, you can submit your application for permanent residency (subclass 801).

To be eligible for an Australian tourist visa, Indian citizens must:

• Have sufficient funds to support yourself while in Australia, giving assurance to the authorities that you will not be a financial burden on the visiting country. 

• Prove that you are visiting Australia for a temporary stay and that you will adhere to all visa conditions during your stay. 

• Ensure that you are free from any disease or condition that can threaten public health or result in significant healthcare and community service costs to Australia. 

• Be free of a significant criminal record and not have been convicted of escaping immigration detention or committing other serious offences.

• Ensure that you have settled any outstanding financial obligations to the Australian government, like paying fines for overstaying on your previous visa

Here are the Australia visa requirements for Indians:

• Official documents: These include your passport (all passports, old and new) and Aadhar Card. Provide copies of all pages of the new and old passports. Please ensure that your current passport is valid for at least 6 months. 

• Photograph: A recently taken photograph on a plain white background. It should align with Australia visa photo requirements.

• Proof of funds: The Australian government checks your proof of funds for two reasons: to prove that you can financially sustain your stay in Australia and have legitimate reasons to return to your home country. As such, attach all your funds (bank statements, payslips, company bank statements (for business owners), etc)

• Proof of employment: To prove substantial ties to your home country and ownership of your funds, provide an employment contract and leave letter from your employer. Business owners should include documents on the company letterhead.

• If sponsored: Sponsor's documents, such as a passport and financial documents, along with the sponsorship letters. Note that only blood relations or spouses can sponsor your trip.

• If invited: An invitation letter along with the invitee's documents (passport/visa/residence permit) is required.

Note: Depending on special circumstances in the visa application, additional documents will be required.

To apply for an Australian visa for minors, the following documents are required:

• Birth certificate (showing the names of both parents). 

• Adoption papers/parental court orders or proof of legal guardianship if you can’t provide a birth certificate. 

• Form 1229 (consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years) or a Statutory Declaration as the guardian’s consent for the child to visit Australia on the visa. This is applicable only when your parent or legal guardian is not travelling to Australia with you. 

• In addition to consent information, if you are not staying with a relative or legal guardian, provide Form 1257 (an Undertaking Declaration that needs to be signed by the person you're staying with).

Once your Australia visa application is approved, you can access the visa from the PostMyVisa  my profile dashboard. Here's what you should do:

• Print a copy: Having a physical copy is always safe, as it helps against any digital failures. 

• Save a digital version: Keep a digital copy on your smartphone or tablet for easy access.

If rejected, carefully review the reasons for rejection provided by the consular officer via mail. Once you have addressed the reason and you believe that the circumstances of your visa application have changed, reapply. 

Please note that in the same visa rejection mail, the consular will also let you know if you can request a review of the rejection decision.

If you've been refused and want to understand exactly what went wrong, see your refusal reason decoded in plain language, and know your re-approval odds before reapplying — check your Australia visa recovery options here.

No, you cannot work on an Australian tourist visa. The primary purpose of a tourist visa or visitor visa is short-term visits for tourism, visiting family or friends, or attending non-business-related activities. Engaging in any kind of paid work is prohibited. 

If you wish to work in Australia, you must apply for appropriate work-related visas, such as a Temporary Skill Shortage visa, Skilled Independent visa, or Employer Nomination Scheme (EMS) visa. The Department of Home Affairs website provides detailed information about the available options.

No, the Australian visitor visa (subclass 600) is non-extendable. If your visa is expiring soon and you wish to stay longer, you have three options:

• Apply for a new visa: You can apply for a new visa in Australia, provided your current visa does not have a condition that prevents further stay (such as condition 8503—No Further Stay). Only in special cases can you apply for a new visa with condition 8503; you can check the options available on the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) website. 

• Apply for a different visa: Depending on your eligibility, you might be able to apply for a different visa type, such as a student or work visa. Check this on the DOHA website before your current visa expires. 

• Exit the country: If you do not qualify for both the above-mentioned options, you must exit the country before your visa expires and apply for a new visa to re-enter.

No, you cannot apply for an Australian visa directly at an embassy. The Australian immigration authorities only accept visa applications online.

Authorised by the government: Postmyvisa is authorised by the United Arab Emirates government to handle your visa application.

Easy to use: PostMyVisa is easy to use and allows you to apply for your visa in under 10 minutes, allowing for a seamless process.

Convenient document upload: You can easily upload your photo and passport by either selecting files from your device or using the camera on your smartphone or laptop.