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India visa for Australian citizens

Passport Australia
Destination India

Australia passport holders need a visa for India, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Answer e-Visa

Yes, an e-Visa is required

Entry requirement
e-Visa
Maximum stay
Set by the visa
Apply before travel
Yes
Last updated
February 2026

What Australia passport holders need to do

  1. Apply on the destination's official e-Visa portal.
  2. Upload a passport scan and a photo, then pay the fee online.
  3. Save or print the approved e-Visa and present it at the border.

Australia is one of 157 passports in the “e-visa” group for India. See the full India visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in Asia for Australia passport holders

India is one of 21 destinations in the “e-visa” group for the Australia passport, which ranks #7 worldwide with a mobility score of 161. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 40 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Armenia Visa-free 180 days
China Visa-free 30 days
Georgia Visa-free 360 days
Hong Kong Visa-free 90 days
Israel Visa-free 90 days
Japan Visa-free 90 days
Kazakhstan Visa-free 30 days
Kyrgyzstan Visa-free 60 days
Macau Visa-free 30 days
Malaysia Visa-free –
Mongolia Visa-free 30 days
Palestine Visa-free –

All visa-free countries for the Australia passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Australian citizens need a visa for India?

Australia passport holders need a visa for India, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Can Australian citizens apply for India visa online?

Yes. Australia passport holders are eligible for an e-Visa to India, so the application can be completed online without visiting an embassy.

Do India citizens need a visa for Australia?

India passport holders need a visa for Australia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

India visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of India before you book.