Of all countries the Australian Visa is the most time consuming and involves a detailed list. Today VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd. has an agreement with the Commonwealth of Australia to provide Australian visa application services in India and Nepal from 1 October 2007. Applicants can lodge their visa application with VFS in person at their nearest of the 10 centers across India and Nepal. You can also send your visa application directly to VFS Application Centers New Delhi through courier. Please ensure that all fields in your visa application form have been completed to avoid any processing delays.
You must go through a medical check up before your student Visa for Australia can be issued.
The revised fee effective April 26, 2008, is Rs.17000/- equivalent to approximately AUS $450.
In addition to visa fees India and Nepal visa applicants has to pay a non refundable service fee favouring “VFS GLOBAL SERVICES Pvt. Ltd.,” in cash or demand draft drawn, payable at New DELHI. Please note The VFS offices will not accept personal cheques. For more details on the service charge please
Since the process is lengthy it is advisable to apply well in advance as the Visa can take as long as 12 weeks to be approved.
Your Passport should be valid for at least 1 year, to be sent along with the application fee and application form duly completed and signed by you. Four (4) recent photographs must be attached. The intending student must have a Letter of Acceptance from a recognized University confirming the tuition fees, living costs and the date of admission and Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment - (ECOE). All original mark sheets, work experience and Letters of Recommendation signed by professors who have taught you must be submitted with the application. A well written Statement of Purpose, evidence of Overseas Health Insurance Cover (OSHC) taken by way of receipt of payment for cover.
Proof of funds to support yourself during your tenure of studies in Australia which include Bank Statements, FD Accounts, IT returns for the past 3 (three) years, or Loan Sanction Letter from a recognized registered Bank. Proof of payment of tuition fees (attach photocopy of receipt). The original Fixed Deposit receipts and Bank Statements will have to be submitted along with your application.
For more information on Visa application, fees and other related Forms, please visit
www.vfs-au-in.com, www.immi.gov.au, www.india.embassy.gov.au
