Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Foreign nationals who need a visa category not available as an e-Visa apply for a regular paper visa through the outsourced centre. Biometric enrolment is required for all visa applications from 1 July 2026.
Where to apply in Australia
Lodged at the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC, run by VFS Global) for the applicant's state: Canberra (ACT), Sydney (NSW), Adelaide (SA), Melbourne (VIC and TAS), Brisbane (QLD), Perth (WA and NT). Decided by the High Commission in Canberra (ACT plus Cooma, Merimbula and Bega) or the Consulate-General covering the applicant (Sydney: NSW and SA; Melbourne: VIC and TAS; Brisbane: QLD; Perth: WA and NT).
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of India.
How to apply
Fill in the online form on indianvisaonline.gov.in and print it | check the VFS visa checklist | book an appointment and pay the VFS service fee online | attend the ICAC in person for submission and biometrics (walk-ins not accepted)
Applications are handled through VFS Global - Indian Consular Application Centres (ICAC), https://services.vfsglobal.com/aus/en/ind.
Documents you need
- Printed online visa application
- Documents in the VFS checklist for the visa type
- Biometrics at the ICAC
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: visa fee collected at the ICAC, amount not published
- Service provider: VFS service fee paid at booking, amount not published
- Other charges: ICWF AUD 5.00
Good to know
Biometric enrolment mandatory for all visa applications from 1 July 2026; VFS FAQ says visa applications cannot be posted. High Commission fee schedule page shows 'last updated 21-10-2026'.
Official sources
- services.vfsglobal.com/aus/en/ind/visa-services
- services.vfsglobal.com/aus/en/ind
- services.vfsglobal.com/aus/en/ind/faq
- hcicanberra.gov.in/page/modes-of-payment-and-fee-schedule
- cgimelbourne.gov.in/listview/MjY,
- hcicanberra.gov.in/page/consular-services-offered-by-high-commissio…
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by India's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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