Following is the list of documents required for Australia Tourist visa for

Indians.
 Passport
A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the
government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.
The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

o It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal
offense otherwise.

 Old Passport
An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is
required to track the travel history of the applicant.
If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

o It must be original and in a good condition to access the required

information.

Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is
recommended.

 Photo
The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.
The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

o It must be a recent photograph.

o The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any
kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
o Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
o The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
o The ears must be visible clearly.
o It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
o It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.
 Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your
application.

 Covering Letter From Applicant

Covering Letter consists of traveler's information, Itenarary, detailed travel Information, trip expense
details and your return guarantee to the home country.
The covering letter provided by the visa applicant should be acceptable based on the
following guidelines

o It must mention other details as well as per the Consular's request.

o It must mention the accommodation details of the applicant.
o It must mention the person who will be bearing all the expenses during
the trip, if not travelling alone.
o It must specify the traveller's relationship with the fellow travellers if not
travelling alone.
o It must clearly specify the traveller's purpose of visit.
o It must mention the travel dates as per the invitation letter or the booked
flight tickets.
o It must mention all the details as per the passport.

Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is
not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa
consultation is recommended.

 Bank Statement
Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained for the savings bank
account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.
The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

o It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on
every page.

If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could
lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

 Income Tax Returns

An income tax return is a document that is a record of the tax that is paid to the government by the
concerned tax paying citizen.
The proof of income tax returns must match the provided parameters
 o It must be provided with a legitimate documentary proof of the payment
of income tax.

One cannot leave the country if they do not provide appropriate proof of tax payment.
Professional visa consultation is recommended.

 Itinerary
Itinerary is a travel document that contains the details of travel schedule of the one who is going on
the trip.
It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

o It must mention the day to day schedule and plans and program while in
the country.

The itinerary must have proper and detailed information of the traveller's routine. Even if a
single detail is missed out, it could affect the visa interview. Professional visa consultation
is recommended.

Following is the general list of documents required for Evisa.

 Passport
A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the
government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.
The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

o It must be soft copy and genuine.

o It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal
offense otherwise.

 Old Passport
An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is
required to track the travel history of the applicant.
If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

o It must be soft copy of the first and last page and must be genuine.
o It must be original and in a good condition to access the required
information.
 Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is
recommended.

 Authority Letter
An authority letter is a document that allows the holder to perform certain activities in their absence
for a short period of time.
It must follow the required criteria

o Migration agents operating outside Australia do not have to be

registered with the Office of the MARA. The department may issue
offshore agents with an identification number for administrative
purposes only. This number does not mean that the agent is registered
and it does not represent endorsement of the agent by the Australian
Government .
o It must be addressed to the agency and obtained with a stamp and
signature.

Without the authority letter, the applicant is not allowed to do assigned business on behalf
of the donor. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

 Pan Card
A pan card is document which is in the form of a smart card that is provided by the government to
the tax payers in order to track their financial transactions.
The PAN card is an important government-issued document. It needs to follow the
provided guidelines

o It must be provided as proof of identification and nationality.

o It must be provided as signature proof.

It is compulsory to provide PAN card as an identity proof.

 Aadhar Card
Adhaar Card is the proof of citizenship provided to the Indian residents. It also serves as a proof
identity and address.
Adhaar card is one of the most important and mandatory documents. It must be submitted
following the guidelines listed below

o It must be provided as proof of identification and nationality.

o It must be a clear copy of the information to be accessed by the officials.
 o It must be intact and undamaged at the time of submission.

It is compulsory to provide Adhaar card as an identity proof.

 Covering Letter From Applicant

Covering Letter consists of traveler's information, Itenarary, detailed travel Information, trip expense
details and your return guarantee to the home country.
The covering letter provided by the visa applicant should be acceptable based on the
following guidelines

o It must mention other details as well as per the Consular's request.

o It must mention the accommodation details of the applicant.
o It must mention the person who will be bearing all the expenses during
the trip, if not travelling alone.
o It must specify the traveller's relationship with the fellow travellers if not
travelling alone.
o It must clearly specify the traveller's purpose of visit.
o It must mention the travel dates as per the invitation letter or the booked
flight tickets.
o It must mention all the details as per the passport.

Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is
not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa
consultation is recommended.

 Bank Statement
Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained for the savings bank
account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.
The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

o It must show sufficient balance in the savings account.

o It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on
every page.

If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could
lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

 Income Tax Returns

 An income tax return is a document that is a record of the tax that is paid to the government by the
concerned tax paying citizen.
The proof of income tax returns must match the provided parameters

o It must specify ITR-V for the last three years.

o It must be provided with a legitimate documentary proof of the payment
of income tax.

One cannot leave the country if they do not provide appropriate proof of tax payment.
Professional visa consultation is recommended.

 Itinerary
Itinerary is a travel document that contains the details of travel schedule of the one who is going on
the trip.
It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

o It must mention the day to day schedule and plans and program while in
the country.

The itinerary must have proper and detailed information of the traveller's routine. Even if a
single detail is missed out, it could affect the visa interview. Professional visa consultation
is recommended.

 Salary Slips
Salary slips are the documents issued by the company to the employer that contain the information
about the employees finances which include leave details, travel and house rent allowances, etc.
The Salary slip is a crucial document. It must be provided by following the criteria given
below

o It must mention the company's name and the applicant's designation as

well.

If your salalry slips do not render to your financial stability to support your self-financed
trip, your visa accpetance could be in jeopardy. Professional visa consultation is
recommended.

 Business License
This is a license issued by the government permitting the specific organization to perform business
activities in the particular region.
 It should match with the given requirements

Important in cases where you are required to provide a proof of emplyment when you are
self-employed

 Retirement Letter
A retirement letter is a document that is owned by the retired individuals stating the year of their
retirement and other related details.
It should be submitted as per the following

o It must be provided as proof of retirement.

If you are a retiree and your financial means are dependent on the same fact, a retirement
letter is mandatory. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

 Student Id Card
A student ID card is an identification proof given to the student of the particular institution which
proves them to be the pupil of that institute.
It must follow the required criteria

o It must be issued from a known organisation.

A student will not be granted the visa or entry to another country if the student ID is not
presented. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

 Sponsorship Letter
A sponsorship letter is something that is provided by the sponsorer to the receiver as a proof that the
financial requirements of the visitor are being taken care of.
The Sponsorship letter is a compulsory document which must meet the given
requirements

o It must mention the dates of arrival and departure.

o It must specify the profession of the sponsorer.
o It must specify the applicant's relationship with the sponsorer.
o It must mention the details of the applicant as well as the sponsorer as
per the passport and the ID copy provided.
o It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.
Without the sponsorship letter and an improper proof of your financial means, there are
chances that your visa may get rejected. Professional visa consultation is recommended.