UK Visa for Australia PR/Visa Holders with Indian Passports: Documents, Cost & Processing Time

Indian passport holders need a visa for UK. Here is the full 2026 picture for Indians living in Australia: whether your residence helps, the cost in AUD, documents, timings and how to apply from Australia.

VERIFIED · OFFICIAL SOURCE · 12 OCT 2026

Visa needed

Apply through a UK embassy or visa centre, normally in the country where you live, before you travel.Stay up to 180 days · Multiple entry · ₹23,594 all-in with Krosz

UK visa at a glance

Visa typeStandard Visitor visa

Government fee£135per traveller

Processing21 daysafter your appointment

Max stay180 daysper visit

EntriesMultiple entry

Embassy visitYesfor biometrics / passport

ExtensionCase by case

Is this guide for you?

This page covers short tourist and family visits. Check all four.

You hold an ordinary Indian passport

You live in Australia and will fly from there

You're visiting for tourism or family

You'll stay 180 days or less

Going for work, study or a long stay? Those need a different visa type. See the full UK visa guide.

Does living in Australia change anything?

The rules above are the official rules for Indian passport holders. Some countries give easier entry to people who hold certain residence permits or visas. Before your application is filed, a Krosz visa expert checks whether your Australian visa or PR changes anything for UK.

Apply from

A visa centre in Australia

Price in AUD

≈ AUD 355

Keep valid

Your Australia PR/Visa

Total cost for Indians in Australia

What you pay at Krosz checkout, per traveller, for a tourist visa.

Government fee 76%Krosz service fee 8%GST (18%) 15%

Item	INR	AUD (approx.)	Refundable
Government fee	₹17,996	AUD 271	No
Krosz service fee	₹1,999	AUD 30	Yes
GST (18%)	₹3,599	AUD 54	No
Total per traveller	₹23,594	AUD 355

Government fee: £135 for Standard Visitor visa up to 6 months. AUD at ₹66.53 per AUD (rates of 14 Oct 2026). Prices in effect from 8 Sept 2026.

How to apply from Australia

This visa needs an in-person step. You normally apply in the country where you legally live, so from Australia.

1Pay & uploadPassport, photo, your permit
2Expert preparesForm and checklist for your case
3Book appointmentAt the UK visa centre or mission
4BiometricsFingerprints and photo, in person
5DecisionAbout 21 days
6FlyPassport returned with visa

Something missing or unclear? Your Krosz visa expert messages you on WhatsApp, and you fix it with one tap before anything reaches the authorities.

When to apply

Day 0 · ApplyDay 21 · DecisionDay 42+ · Fly

Apply at least 42 days before your flight. Official timing: Usually within 3 weeks after online application, identity verification and document submission.

Documents checklist

For the application

Valid passport or travel document

Evidence of purpose of visit

Evidence of sufficient funds

Accommodation or stay details

Travel history where relevant

Keep ready for travel

Proof of fundsYou must show you can support yourself (and any dependants) during your trip and pay for your return journey, or that someone else will fund you. GOV.UK sets no fixed minimum amount.

Your Australian visa or PRValid for your return to Australia

Mistakes that cause problems

Name or passport number typed differently from the passportCopy every detail exactly as printed on the bio page

Passport expires too soonCheck validity before you book

Booking the appointment too lateSlots fill fast in peak season; start weeks ahead

Missing proof of ties or fundsCarry bank statements, employer letter and bookings

Visa decisions rest with the UK authorities. No service can guarantee approval.

Rules during your stay, and getting back

How long you can stay	Up to 6 months per visit
Visa validity	Up to 6 months for the standard short-term visitor visa
Entries	Multiple entry
Extending	You can only extend if you were given less than 6 months, and only up to 6 months in total. Staying longer than 6 months is only for special cases such as medical treatment. Apply from inside the UK before your permission ends; the fee is GBP 1,172.
Getting back into Australia	Check that your Australian visa or PR is valid on the day you fly back, and keep a copy with your passport.

Questions Indians in Australia ask about UK

Do Indians living in Australia need a visa for UK?

Visa needed. Apply through a UK embassy or visa centre, normally in the country where you live, before you travel.

How much does the UK visa cost for Indian residents of Australia?

With Krosz the total is ₹23,594 per traveller (about AUD 355), including the government fee, Krosz service fee and GST. Government fee: £135 for Standard Visitor visa up to 6 months.

How long does it take?

Usually within 3 weeks after online application, identity verification and document submission

How long can I stay in UK?

Up to 6 months per visit

Can I apply from Australia?

Yes. You normally apply through the UK embassy or its visa centre in the country where you legally live, so from Australia. Krosz prepares your file and books the appointment.

Can I extend my stay?

You can only extend if you were given less than 6 months, and only up to 6 months in total. Staying longer than 6 months is only for special cases such as medical treatment. Apply from inside the UK before your permission ends; the fee is GBP 1,172.

Is the Krosz fee refundable?

The Krosz service fee is refundable under the refund policy. Government fees and GST are not refundable.

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Source: UK Visas and Immigration (GOV.UK). Last verified 12 Oct 2026. Visa rules change often; your Krosz expert re-checks them before filing.