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Australian visa applications and biometrics centres in India
No centre in India takes Australian visa applications: you lodge them online in ImmiAccount, and the High Commission takes none. Since 26 October 2026 Home Affairs may ask you to give fingerprints and a photo at one of VFS Global's 16 biometrics centres.
Where to give biometrics for an Australian visa in India
| Place | Address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Biometrics Collection CentreAhmedabad | Not on the official pages we could read | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Australian Biometrics Collection CentreBengaluru | Not on the official pages we could read | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Australian Biometrics Collection CentreChandigarh | Not on the official pages we could read | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Australian Biometrics Collection CentreChennai | Not on the official pages we could read | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Australian Biometrics Collection CentreHyderabad | Not on the official pages we could read | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Australian Biometrics Collection CentreJaipur | Not on the official pages we could read | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Australian Biometrics Collection CentreJalandhar | Not on the official pages we could read | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Australian Biometrics Collection CentreKochi | Not on the official pages we could read | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Australian Biometrics Collection CentreKolkata | Not on the official pages we could read | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Australian Biometrics Collection CentreLucknow | Not on the official pages we could read | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Australian Biometrics Collection CentreMumbai | Not on the official pages we could read | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Australian Biometrics Collection CentreNew Delhi | Not on the official pages we could read | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Australian Biometrics Collection CentrePanaji (pop-up) | Not on the official pages we could read | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Australian Biometrics Collection CentrePuducherry (pop-up) | Not on the official pages we could read | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Australian Biometrics Collection CentrePune | Not on the official pages we could read | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Australian Biometrics Collection CentreThiruvananthapuram | Not on the official pages we could read | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auread 1 Nov 2026 |
Biometrics appointments are booked with VFS Global, once Home Affairs asks for them: vfsglobal.com/en/individuals/index.html.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream, applying outside Australia | AUD 250 | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Visitor visa (subclass 600), Business Visitor stream | AUD 250 | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Visitor visa (subclass 600), Sponsored Family stream | AUD 250 | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auread 1 Nov 2026 |
Booking and rules
- High Commission takes no applications. The High Commission does not collect visa applications or invite applicants for interviews; a request to attend it is most likely a scam. india.highcommission.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- Apply online. Applicants in India lodge and pay online through ImmiAccount. india.highcommission.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- No paper visitor visa forms. Home Affairs no longer accepts paper FA600 visitor visa applications; all must be lodged online (mandatory since 30 September 2021). india.highcommission.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- VFS assisted lodgement not offered in India. VFS's paid Online Visa Assist service is offered only at the centres in Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. india.highcommission.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- Part of a wider expansion. Australia is extending biometric collection to nearly 60 countries, India included. india.highcommission.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- Only when asked. Home Affairs tells applicants if they must give biometrics and how. india.highcommission.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- ABCC or the Immi App. Applicants may be asked to attend an ABCC in person or to give biometrics digitally through the Australian Immi App. india.highcommission.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- Immi App free for repeat applicants. Applicants who gave biometrics at an ABCC before and hold a valid passport may use the Immi App at no cost. india.highcommission.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- VFS Global runs the ABCCs. VFS Global is contracted by Home Affairs to operate ABCCs; biometrics appointments are booked with VFS. immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- ABCC service fee. ABCCs charge a service fee for collecting biometrics (amount not stated by Home Affairs). immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- VFS does not handle visa questions. VFS Global does not answer questions about visa applications. immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- Bring your passport. Applicants must bring the passport linked to the application, or VFS generally cannot collect biometrics. immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- ABCC locations in India. Home Affairs lists 16 ABCC locations in India (October 2026), two of them pop-up sites with reduced hours (Panaji, Puducherry). immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- Regional office. The Home Affairs office at the High Commission in New Delhi handles many visa and citizenship services for citizens of India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan. india.highcommission.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- High Commission biometrics page not updated. The High Commission's biometrics page still says only Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal are in the program from the region, which conflicts with its 26 October 2026 news. india.highcommission.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- No passport submission. Australian visas are electronic; passports are not submitted to the High Commission. india.highcommission.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- Be outside Australia (Tourist stream). Tourist stream applicants must be outside Australia when they apply and when the visa is decided. immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing times. Home Affairs gives no fixed time; its processing time guide shows recent decisions and is only a guide. immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- Paid help. Home Affairs asks applicants who get help with their visa to read its 'Who can help with your visa application' page before paying anyone. immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- Other costs. Health checks, police certificates and biometrics can cost extra on top of the visa charge. immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- Apply early. The High Commission advises applying well before travel and not finalising travel until the visa is granted. india.highcommission.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- Enquiries. Visa and citizenship enquiries go to the Home Affairs Global Service Centre, +61 2 6196 0196, weekdays 9am-5pm. india.highcommission.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
What changed, and when
- Biometrics in India from 26 Oct 2026. From 26 October 2026 applicants for an Australian visa in India may have to give fingerprints and a facial image. india.highcommission.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
- New applications only. The requirement applies only to applications lodged from 26 October 2026. india.highcommission.gov.au · read 1 Nov 2026
Visa centre or agency?
You lodge the application online yourself; an agency can help you prepare it, the biometrics centre only takes your fingerprints and photo, and only the immigration department decides. Home Affairs asks applicants who get help with their visa to read its 'Who can help with your visa application' page before paying anyone (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au, read 1 Nov 2026). Agencies on our India list that name Australian visas on their own websites. In New Delhi: Airocity Visas, Continental Immigration, Destination Experts, MK Travel Services, Skyline Visa and Travel Management, Visa Advisor and 1 more; in Ahmedabad: Abroad Consultancy, Eeasy World Vision, ESPI Visa Consultants, Goodwind, Shivansh Consultants and Travlys; in Chandigarh: Advice Immigration, Auscan Consultants, Easy Visa Consultants, IBT Overseas, Jupiter Study Abroad Consultants and Sunland Education & Immigration Consultants; in Jalandhar: Easy Visa Consultants, RightTrack Overseas, Skybird International, The Visa House, Universal Travels and Western Overseas; in Amritsar: IBT Overseas, Reach World Immigration Consultancy Services (RWICS), Skybird International, The Time Immigration and Western Overseas; in Mumbai: BTW Visa Services, Fly For Holidays, Prominent Visa Services, SunRaj Travels and World Visa; in Bengaluru: ATSOL Visa, Global Visa Internationals, Miras Visa Services and Travellerz Dezire; in Vadodara: Everland Tourism & Visa Consultant, Overseas Visa Consultancy, Sagar Consultants and Tej Visa Consultancy; in Hyderabad: CanAuz Overseas, IMAD Travel and Mitravisa Consulting; in Indore: Apex Visas, AVF Consultant (Anand Visa Facilitators) and Western Overseas; in Kochi: Ezvisa Immigration, Global Visa Online and SAP Visas (SAP Travel Advisers); in Pune: Apex Visas, Global Getway and Ideal Visa; in Chennai: Travisa Tours and Travels and Vaigai Wings; in Jaipur: Meridian Visa Consultancy and One Port Visa; in Noida: JourneyMyTrip (JMT Travel Services) and Noida Visa Services; in Surat: Delphic Overseas and SWEC Education & Immigration Services; in Gurugram: Gurgaon Visa Services; in Guwahati: Globbal Escape; in Panaji: Zest Tours & Travels.
FAQ
Where do I apply for an Australian visa in India?
Online, in ImmiAccount: no centre in India takes Australian visa applications. The High Commission does not collect visa applications or invite applicants for interviews; a request to attend it is most likely a scam (india.highcommission.gov.au, read 1 Nov 2026). From 26 October 2026 applicants for an Australian visa in India may have to give fingerprints and a facial image (india.highcommission.gov.au, read 1 Nov 2026). Home Affairs tells applicants if they must give biometrics and how (india.highcommission.gov.au, read 1 Nov 2026).
Do I need an appointment at VFS Global's biometrics centres?
VFS Global is contracted by Home Affairs to operate ABCCs; biometrics appointments are booked with VFS (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au, read 1 Nov 2026).
How much is the Australian visa fee in India?
Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream, applying outside Australia: AUD 250; Visitor visa (subclass 600), Business Visitor stream: AUD 250; Visitor visa (subclass 600), Sponsored Family stream: AUD 250.
How long does an Australian visa take from India?
Home Affairs gives no fixed time; its processing time guide shows recent decisions and is only a guide (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au, read 1 Nov 2026).
Does VFS take Australian visa applications in India?
No. VFS Global is contracted by Home Affairs to operate ABCCs; biometrics appointments are booked with VFS (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au, read 1 Nov 2026). VFS Global does not answer questions about visa applications (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au, read 1 Nov 2026). Applicants in India lodge and pay online through ImmiAccount (india.highcommission.gov.au, read 1 Nov 2026).
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: india.highcommission.gov.au and immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.