Strictly do not finalize travel plans before receiving the service applied for. All processing times below are average processing times. Please plan your travel accordingly.
VFS/Government of India would not be responsible for any inconvenience/problems faced as a result of finalizing travel plans before obtaining the relevant service.

Applicants sending their documents by Post/Courier are requested to ensure that they are completed and meet requirements. Processing times mentioned do not include transit time by post/courier. Transit times by Courier are generally 1-3 days on average and may be higher in remote or rural areas.

Incomplete applications will lead to an increase in processing time and applicants will need to comply with any changes in the procedure that may occur during this time. As a part of Processing Incomplete applications are returned and Courier Return fees will apply. See terms and conditions for further details

For Visas: Turn around times for Complete Visa Applications.

	Average of 3 Working Days: For Applications submitted in Canberra, Brisbane and Perth Average of 5 Working Days: For Applications submitted in Melbourne. Average of 5 Working Days: For Applications submitted in Sydney and Adelaide. Most visa applications for Australian nationals and permanent residents of Australia would be processed with in the above mentioned period after submission of application except for below categories.
	A minimum of 45 days but could take more time Nationals of Pakistan or any applicant (irrespective of current nationality) who previously held Pakistani nationality.
	A minimum of 45 days but could take more time Applicants applying for Tourist visa with in one month of expiry of their previous Tourist visa.
	10th working day - Non-Australians from countries other than Afghanistan, China, Macau, Taiwan, HongKong, DPRK, Iran, Pakistan.
	A minimum of 4 weeks but could take more time Nationals of Afghanistan, China, Macau,Taiwan, HongKong DPRK, Iran OR any applicant (irrespective of current nationality) who was previously a national of any of these countries

A minimum of 45 days but could take more time
Applicants applying for conferences/seminars/workshops visa who are/ were Nationals of Afghanistan, China, Macau, Taiwan, HongKong, Iran, Iraq, Sudan and Pakistan (irrespective of current nationality)

OR

Participants of conferences/seminars/workshops who are required to visit 'Restricted' or 'Protected' areas in India, or areas affected by terrorism, militancy and extremism etc. viz. Jammu & Kashmir and the North Eastern States.