India Visa for Australian Citizens
Australian citizens are eligible for India's e-Visa across tourist, business and medical categories. This guide covers the essentials for Australian travellers; the documents and process for each visa type are shared across all foreign nationals and covered on our service pages.
Last reviewed: July 2026 · Independent consultancy — verify with official sources
India Visa Essentials for Australian Citizens
- •Australian nationals apply for the e-Visa online or a regular visa through an Indian mission in Australia. Validity and entry terms are set at the time of issue — confirm current terms on the official portal.
- •The 180-day-per-calendar-year cap applies across e-Tourist and regular tourist visas combined.
Which India visa do you need?
The requirements and process for each category are the same for all foreign nationals. For tourism, Australian travellers use the official e-Visa portal. For everything below, we handle the paperwork end to end:
Meetings, conferences, investment exploration.
Paid work with an Indian employer.
Spouses and children of visa holders.
Persons of Indian origin and spouses.
Treatment at recognised Indian hospitals.
Mandatory for stays beyond 180 days.
Extend an eligible long-stay visa.
Leave India after an overstay or expiry.
For tourism, most Australian citizens use the official India e-Visa portal. For business, employment, family (X), OCI, medical, or FRRO/compliance matters in India, apply through the appropriate route — we manage the paperwork for you.
India Visa FAQs for Australian Citizens
Do Australian citizens need a visa for India?
Yes. Australians are not eligible for visa-free entry. Short visits typically use the e-Tourist Visa applied for online; other purposes require the appropriate regular visa.
Which India visa do Australians need for business?
For meetings, conferences and investment exploration, a Business Visa (or e-Business Visa where eligible). For paid employment with an Indian company, an Employment Visa applied for before travel. We can confirm which applies.
Do Australians need to register with the FRRO?
Only if staying beyond 180 days, or on certain visa categories regardless of stay length — generally within 14 days of arrival. Try our FRRO Deadline Calculator or ask us.
Official government sources
We base our guidance on official Indian government sources and update it as rules change. Requirements are set by the authorities and can change — always verify the current position directly before you apply:
Disclaimer: India Visa Experts is an independent consultancy and is not affiliated with the Government of India, its missions, or any government agency. Visa decisions rest solely with the relevant authorities. Nationality-specific terms (validity, eligibility) can change — verify the current position on the official sources above before you apply. This page is general guidance, not legal advice. See our editorial policy.
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