🇦🇺Australia

Typically bring

• Valid Indian passport with at least six months remaining validity.
• Recent passport‑size photograph meeting Australian specifications.
• Proof of onward/return travel (flight itinerary or ticket).
• Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay (bank statements, credit card limit, etc.).
• Travel itinerary or confirmed accommodation details.
• If employed, a letter from your employer stating your position, salary, and leave approval.

Watch out for

• Applying for the e‑Visa too close to your departure date; processing can take several days.
• Entering incorrect personal or passport details in the online form, which can lead to rejection.
• Submitting an expired or low‑quality passport photo, causing delays.
• Relying solely on a printed copy of the e‑Visa without a digital backup; border officers often scan the QR code.
• Not having a return/onward ticket, which may raise doubts about your intent to leave Australia.

Good to know

• Currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD); credit cards are widely accepted and ATMs are plentiful.
• English is the official language; signage and services are all in English.
• Australia has good mobile coverage in cities and most tourist areas; consider a local SIM or an international roaming plan.
• Safety is generally high, but always follow local advice about wildlife, swimming conditions, and sun protection.
• The time zone is Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) in Canberra, which is UTC+10 (UTC+11 during daylight saving).