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India Visa for Australian Citizens: 2026 Fees, Requirements, and How to Apply
Founder, Experience My India · IIT Jodhpur
Australian citizens need a visa to visit India, and for tourism the simplest is the e-Tourist Visa, applied for online at indianvisaonline.gov.in. The 30-day costs US$25, the 1-year US$40, and the 5-year the standard US$80, with no reciprocal spike; there is no visa on arrival for Australian passport holders.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for India
Yes. All ordinary Australian passport holders need a visa to enter India, and the e-Tourist Visa is the simplest option: fully online, no consulate visit. Diplomatic and official passports are not e-Visa eligible and must apply for a regular visa.
| Criteria | 30-day | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Validity | 30 days from arrival | 365 days from grant | 5 years from grant |
| Entries | Double | Multiple | Multiple |
| Fee | US$25 (US$10 in April–June) | US$40 | US$80 standard, no reciprocal spike |
How Australia compares to other passports
India prices the 5-year e-Tourist Visa reciprocally, so what you pay follows your passport rather than your itinerary. The spread is wide, from about US$25 to US$484, and an Australian passport sits near the bottom of it, on the standard US$80 rate. A British passport, by comparison, pays more than six times what an Australian one does for the identical visa.
There is nothing to work around here and no cheaper route to hunt for. Pick the duration that matches how often you will actually travel, and pay the government the standard rate on the official portal.
Can Australian citizens get a visa on arrival in India
No. There is no visa-on-arrival or visa-free entry to India for ordinary Australian passport holders. Apply for the e-Visa online before you fly.
How to apply
Start on the official portal
Go to indianvisaonline.gov.in, choose the e-Tourist Visa and your duration.
Enter your details
Enter your passport and travel details; upload your passport photo page (PDF) and a white-background photo (JPEG).
Pay and wait
Pay at least four days before arrival; the ETA arrives by email in about three to four working days.
Print and carry it
Print the ETA and carry it. For the full step-by-step, documents, status checks, and rejection help, see our complete India e-Visa guide.
What you need
- An Australian passport valid at least six months from arrival with two blank pages.
- A digital scan of your passport photo page.
- A recent front-facing photo on a plain white background.
- A payment card for the fee plus the 2.5–3% bank charge.
- Apply on the passport you will travel with; renewing it later means applying again.
Flying from Australia
Australians visit India in growing numbers, with flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Brisbane via Singapore or the Gulf to Delhi and Mumbai. Many combine India with a Southeast Asia leg; peak season is October to March. When you plan with us we confirm the right visa and shape the route.
The only official site
indianvisaonline.gov.in is the only official India e-Visa site. Other paid "visa" sites are third parties charging more.
Sources
- Official portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in
- Fees verified against 2026 Government of India listings; always confirm your exact fee on the portal.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for India?
Yes, all ordinary Australian passport holders do; most use the online e-Tourist Visa.
How much is the India visa for Australian citizens?
US$25 for 30 days (US$10 in April–June), US$40 for one year, and US$80 for five years, plus a 2.5–3% card charge.
Can Australians get a visa on arrival in India?
No; apply for the e-Visa online before travelling.
What is the only official site?
indianvisaonline.gov.in; other paid "visa" sites are third parties charging more.
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