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Do India citizens need a visa for Australia?

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India citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Australia — applied for online before departure.

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India vs Australia: passport comparison

India

27

visa-free countries

Global rank: #137 · mobility 85

Australia

112

visa-free countries

Global rank: #27 · mobility 168
22

countries both India and Australia can enter visa-free together

India + Australia: passport compatibility

40%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where India and Australia travel together — by entry type:

22 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
20 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
118 access differs

Where India and Australia can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (22)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Barbados 90 days #48
Dominica 180 days #70
El Salvador 180 days #75
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kazakhstan 14 days #116
Kiribati 90 days #84
Macao 30 days #67
Malaysia 90 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Palestine 90 days #193
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Thailand 60 days #110
Vanuatu 120 days #105

Only India is visa-free (5)

Australia: good to know

Canberra

Capital

Australian Dollar (AUD)

Currency

Australian Eastern Time (UTC+10)

Time zone

+61

Calling code

I

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else India goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Australia

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do India citizens need a visa for Australia?
India citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Australia — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — India or Australia?
The Australia passport is stronger: 112 visa-free countries versus 27. Global rank: India #137, Australia #27.
Where can India and Australia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 22 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Australia?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between India and Australia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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