VFS Global is a trusted partner to the High Commission of India/ Consulate General of India in Australia and manages the administrative function of the visa, passport, overseas citizen of India, persons of Indian origin, police clearance certificate & Indian drivers licence verification application process.

As our work is administrative in nature, we have no impact on the outcome of the decision or the processing time. These are determined only by the High Commission of India or the Consulate General of India.

Applicants are solely responsible for the applications they submit. Any false documents or other misrepresentation of information in support of their application will have a direct bearing on the judgment of their application by the High Commission of India and its Consulate General in Australia.

Step 1 :	Click, “All About Visas”. Confirm the visa type based on your reason for travel; do not make any confirmed bookings.
Step 2 :	Complete your application online
Step 3 :	Once completed online you must download & print all form/s, read and complete checklist
Step 4 :	Check fees payable and payment options
Step 5 :	Sign form/s and checklist at all indicated places
Step 6 :	Ensure photos are strictly as per specifications
Step 7 :	Check processing times to plan your travel accordingly.
Step 8 :	Attach all supporting documents required as per the checklist. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.
Step 9 :	Submit your application based on jurisdiction by Express Post/Courier in person or through a Travel Agent (where you reside determines where you need to submit your application)
Step 10 :	Track your application online
Step 11 :	Your completed application will be returned to you by the mode of delivery selected by you once processed. Allow for 4-5 days transit time for postal or courier return applications. Transit times differ by location and do not take into account any public holidays.

If you have already submitted an application for a visa at the Visa Application Centre you can track your application here.

You can track your application by entering your Reference Number and your Date of Birth. Please click here.