Help & Advice

Passports & Visas

Guidance for Indian passport holders travelling to Australia and New Zealand on our Fixed Departure tours.

Important: Visa rules and fees change without notice. This page is general guidance only - always confirm current requirements with the official government source before relying on it, and allow plenty of time before departure.
AUSTRALIA

Visa for Indian Passport Holders

Indian citizens travelling to Australia for tourism must hold a Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) - Tourist Stream. Indian passport holders are not eligible for the ETA (Subclass 601) or eVisitor (Subclass 651), which are restricted to a limited list of other passport-holding countries.

Typical requirements
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended date of return
  • Evidence of sufficient funds to support the stay
  • Evidence of genuine intent to visit temporarily and return to India (ties such as employment, property, or family)
  • Meeting standard health and character requirements
Where to apply

Applications are lodged online via the Australian Department of Home Affairs ImmiAccount portal. Processing times vary and can take several weeks, so we recommend applying as early as possible once travel dates are confirmed and before any non-refundable flights are booked.

NEW ZEALAND

Visa for Indian Passport Holders

India is not on New Zealand's visa-waiver list, so Indian passport holders are not eligible for the NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority). A full Visitor Visa is required for all tourism travel to New Zealand.

Typical requirements
  • Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended date of departure from New Zealand
  • Evidence of sufficient funds for the duration of stay
  • Proof of onward or return travel
  • Evidence of genuine intent to leave New Zealand at the end of the visit
Where to apply

Applications are lodged online through Immigration New Zealand's immigration.govt.nz portal. Immigration New Zealand has been transitioning visitor visa applications to a newer online system through late 2026 - check the official site for the current application process before starting.

Need Help With a Visa?

A visa assistance service is available for select Fixed Departures directly through the booking flow on our partner portal (shown as an optional add-on during the Visa step of booking). Where this service is not available for a particular departure, we recommend engaging a registered visa consultant or applying directly with the relevant government portal well ahead of the payment deadline, since a visa refusal after final payment is treated as a standard cancellation under our Booking Terms.