Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.
Yes, Australian citizens need a visa to enter India, with an e-Visa being the most common option for tourism and short business trips.
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eVisa typically takes 3–7 working days.
Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.
Required only if you're travelling from — or transiting through — a country with active transmission.
Certificate required if arriving from (or transiting) a country with yellow fever transmission risk.
Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.
Recommended — food & water borne.
Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.
Consider for rural travel, cyclists, and long trips.
Consider for rural stays, especially in monsoon season.
No vaccine — antimalarials + bite avoidance recommended for risk regions.
Consider for aid workers, remote travel, or outbreak areas.
Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.
Not medical advice. Always confirm with your GP, travel nurse, or a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — requirements change and can vary based on where you're arriving from.
Australian citizens travelling to India for tourism or short business generally need to apply for an Indian e-Visa online before their trip. This electronic visa simplifies the application process compared to traditional embassy applications.
For Australian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.
| Passport | Australian passport |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Tourism / short business trip |
| Visa required | Yes — eVisa |
| Maximum stay | Up to 180 days per visit for tourism, usually 60 days per visit for business E-Visa. Maximum 3 entries per calendar year. |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months beyond the date of expected departure from India, with at least two blank pages. |
| Return/onward ticket | Yes, or onward ticket. |
| Arrival form | Required (usually provided on arrival or online prior to arrival). |
| Last checked | 22 July 2026 |
No, Australian citizens do not need a visa for short-term tourist or business trips to Japan.
Read the dossierYes, Australian citizens typically need an e-visa to enter Vietnam for tourism or short business trips.
Read the dossierNo, Australian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist or business trips to Thailand.
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