Australian High Commission
India
High Commission address: 1/50 G Shantipath, Chanakyapuri - Telephone: 4139 9900 - Fax: 4149 4490

CURRENT AVERAGE* PROCESSING TIMES

Permanent Residence

  • Partner Migration: 4 months
  • Family Migration: 9 months
  • Child Migration / Adoption: 4 months
  • Refugees: 9 to 12 months

Temporary Residence

  • Visitors: 15 working days, however it may vary#
  • Transit: 3 working days
  • Medical treatment: 4 weeks
  • Business (short stay) 7 working days
  • Students: Processing time varies, click here for latest information
  • Temporary Workers: 4-6 weeks
  • Returning Residents: 10 working days

*Please note

# Visitors: Where medical examination is required processing times may vary significantly, and may take a minimum of 6 weeks

  • For Nepalese applicants where medical examination is required, the processing time will be minimum 6 weeks.
  • The amount of time taken to finalise individual applications may vary significantly depending on processing requirements.
  • In the lead up to peak holiday period, processing times may be longer than normal.
  • If additional documents, Interviews or Medical examination are required, we will notify you.

Important note

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that an application is complete and accompanied by full and relevant information. An incomplete application form and/or the absence of required or relevant information with an application may result in delays in processing or in application being refused.

A number of visas and other applications are processed in Australia in specialised processing centres, which are listed at http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/australia/processing-centres/index.htm

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