Australia Tourist Visa (Visitor Visa subclass 600, Tourist stream) for Indian passport holders
Eligibility & Mandatory Conditions
– Precise criteria for Indian nationals: passport validity, minimum blank pages, genuine temporary entrant requirements, health and character standards, financial sufficiency, and permissible travel purposes.
Document Checklist & Supporting Evidence
– Passport specifications and copy requirements
– Completed online subclass 600 application form via ImmiAccount
– Recent passport-sized photographs (size, background, and format)
– Bank statements, payslips, tax returns, or investment proofs demonstrating funds
– Proof of ties to India: employment letters, property deeds, family/dependency evidence, or enrollment certificates
– Confirmed round-trip flight bookings and accommodation reservations
– A concise cover letter stating travel purpose and duration
– Invitation or support letters from host relatives/friends (if applicable)
– Police clearance certificate and medical examination reports, where required
– Any additional documents mandated by the latest Home Affairs guidelines
Permitted & Prohibited Activities
– List allowed activities: tourism, visiting family/friends, short non-award courses (≤ 3 months), attending cultural or sporting events
– Clarify prohibited uses: paid work, business establishment, study exceeding 3 months, long-term medical treatment, or migration intent
Recent Policy & Process Updates (2025)
– New documentation standards or digital upload formats
– Changes to health/character check protocols
– Mandatory online-only lodgment or supporting platform updates
Application Submission Guidance
– Step-by-step online lodgment via ImmiAccount: profile creation, document uploads, and tracking
– Best practices for timely biometric scheduling and response to Department requests
Role & Value of Professional Visa Providers (JKVTravel.com)
– How agents pre-assess eligibility, tailor document checklists, and verify accuracy
– Assistance with digital submissions, appointment coordination, and status monitoring
– Emphasis that professional support minimizes errors and refusal risk, but final approval rests exclusively with Australian immigration authorities and cannot be guaranteed.