Embassy Address -
Embassy Of India -
Honorary Consulate of India
15, Munro Street Coburg, Victoria 3058
Melbourne Australia
Phone: +61-3-93840141
Fax: +61-3-93841609
Embassy Holiday List -2009
| New year's Day |
02 January |
Monday |
| Republic Day |
26 January |
Thursday |
| Muharram |
09 February |
Thursday |
| Holi |
15 March |
Wednesday |
| Good Friday |
14 April |
Friday |
| Easter Monday |
17 April |
Monday |
| Anzac Day |
25 April |
Tuesday |
| Buddha Purnima |
13 May |
Saturday |
| Queen's Birthday |
12 June |
Monday |
| Independence Day |
15 August |
Tuesday |
| Janmashtami |
16 August |
Wednesday |
| Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday |
02 October |
Monday |
| Diwali |
21 October |
Saturday |
| Idu'l Fitr |
25 October |
Wednesday |
| Guru Nanak's Birthday |
05 November |
Sunday |
| Christmas Day |
25 December |
Monday |
| Boxing Day |
26 December |
Tuesday |
ormation -
The Consulate General of India, Sydney issues Tourist/Student/Business/Employment
and other types of visas to applicants who are residents
of Australia. Australian passport holders can normally obtain
a visa in 2 working days when applying in person at the
counter subject to the application being complete and fulfils
Consular requirements. Applications can also be lodged by
post and through travel agents/ couriers, however, these
may take up to 5 working days to process ( excluding mailing
time).
All applicants are required to apply in the prescribed
application form along with two recent passport size photographs,
passport in original, flight details/itinerary and prescribed
fee. Passport must be valid for a minimum period of six
months. In cases of long term visas passport must be valid
at least till the duration of the visa.
Visas for non residents : Visas can also be issued to applicants
(visitors ) who are normally not residents of Australia
and hold non-Australian passports. An additional form is
to be filled in along with a visa application form. However,
in such cases clearance from the Indian Missions/Posts in
countries of their normal residence needs to be obtained.
A minimum period of 5 working days is normally required
for processing the applications. Applicants under this category
are required to pay an additional fee of A$15.00. The fees
are required to be paid at the time of lodging application.
Student Visa: Applicants are required
to submit a copy of the letter of admission from the recognised
educational institutions along with their applications.
Applicants are advised to apply for visa well in advance
as in some cases a processing time of at least 1-2 weeks
is required. Cases where a reference to authorities in India
is required to be made may take more time.
Journalist Visa: Applications for journalist
visas where no filming is involved, can be made on the general
visa application form. Issue of visas in such cases may
take upto 4 days. Journalists seeking visas for filming
documentaries in India are required to fill in separate
forms and provide additional information sought therein.
A declaration is also required to be made in respect of
equipment being carried for filming. Processing time of
at least 12 weeks is necessary.
Employment Visa: Applicants must provide
certified copies of the appointment letter and contract/employment
agreement from the employer including copies of documents
relating to the company's incorporation in India.
