India Visa for Australian Citizens: 2026 Fees, Requirements, and How to Apply
Australian citizens need a visa to visit India, and for tourism the simplest is the India 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; there is no visa on arrival for Australian passport holders.
indianvisaonline.gov.in is the only official India e-Visa site. Lookalike sites file the same application and charge two to five times the government fee. If a site is not indianvisaonline.gov.in, do not pay it.
We take nothing for the visa. It is the government's form, and it is yours to file.
Australian citizens, at a glance
2026- Visa needed
- Yes, for all ordinary Australian passport holders
- 30-day cost
- US$25 (US$10 in April–June), plus about 2.5–3% bank charge
- 1-year / 5-year
- US$40 flat; 5-year US$80 (standard rate)
- Visa on arrival
- Not available for Australian citizens
- Processing
- Usually about 3 to 4 working days
- Apply window
- 4 to 120 days before travel; pay at least 4 days before arrival
- Official site
- indianvisaonline.gov.in (the only one)
- 30-day, July–March
- US$2530-day, July–March
- 1-year, multiple entry
- US$401-year, multiple entry
- 5-year — the standard rate, no spike
- US$805-year — the standard rate, no spike
- Visa on arrival for Australian passports
- NoneVisa on arrival for Australian passports
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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.
Ordinary Australian passport
e-Visa online
Fully online at the official portal. No consulate visit, no interview.
Diplomatic or official passport
Regular visa
Not e-Visa eligible. Apply for a sticker visa at an Indian mission.
India visa fees for Australian citizens
| e-Tourist Visa | Validity | Entries | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-day | 30 days from arrival | Double | US$25 (US$10 in April–June) |
| 1-year | 365 days from grant | Multiple | US$40 |
| 5-year | 5 years from grant | Multiple | US$80 (standard rate) |
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Australians pay the standard rate — there is no reciprocal spike
Good news on cost: Australian citizens pay the standard rates across the board, including US$80 for the 5-year, with no reciprocal spike. Confirm the current figure on the official portal before you pay.
Confirm the current figure on the portalRules that apply to all three
- All e-Tourist Visas are non-extendable and non-convertible.
- The 1-year and 5-year allow up to 180 days of stay per year.
- A 2.5–3% card charge applies and is non-refundable even if you are refused.
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.
- Japan
- US$25
- AustraliaYour passport
- US$80
- United Kingdom
- US$484
6×
A British passport pays more than six times what an Australian one does — for the identical visa.
What this means for you
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.
No e-Visa, no boarding passApply online before you fly.
How to apply, in short
- 1
Go to indianvisaonline.gov.in, choose the e-Tourist Visa and your duration.
- 2
Enter your passport and travel details; upload your passport photo page (PDF) and a white-background photo (JPEG).
- 3
Pay at least four days before arrival; the ETA arrives by email in about three to four working days.
- 4
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.
Requirements
An Australian passport valid at least six months from arrival with two blank pages, a digital passport photo page, a recent white-background photo, and a card for payment.
Australian passport
Valid at least six months from arrival, with two blank pages.
Passport photo page
A digital scan, as a PDF.
Recent photograph
Front-facing, plain white background, as a JPEG.
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.
Full requirements and documentsPlanning a trip to India 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.
Flights via Singapore or the Gulf
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Brisbane
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Peak season
- October – March
- The common shape
- India paired with a Southeast Asia leg
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The short answers, for the questions Australian travellers send us before every first trip.
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.
Where these figures come from
Official portal: indianvisaonline.gov.in. Fees verified against 2026 Government of India listings; always confirm your exact fee on the portal.
Fees last checked . We re-check monthly.
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