Visa Rules
Last updated: 2025-04-23 06:25:14
Tourist Visa
Christmas Island is an external territory of Australia, and its visa requirements align with Australia's immigration policies.
Indian citizens generally require a visa to enter Christmas Island for tourism purposes. There is no visa on arrival or e-visa facility available. However, as Christmas Island is part of Australia, the visa requirements are the same as for visiting Australia. Indian nationals can apply for an Australian tourist visa online through the Australian Department of Home Affairs website.
Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens
Indian passport holders must obtain an Australian visa before traveling to Christmas Island. There is no visa on arrival option for Indian nationals.
General Requirements:
- Valid Passport: Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay.
- Visa Application: Apply for the appropriate Australian visa, such as the Visitor visa (subclass 600), which allows for tourism purposes.
- Proof of Onward Travel: Evidence of return or onward travel from Christmas Island.
- Financial Means: Proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.
- Health and Character Requirements: You may need to undergo health examinations and provide police clearance certificates.
Disclaimers
The above list of documents is the standard requirement for the visa application. The Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to request additional documents for verification.
Travelspoc does not guarantee the outcome of any visa application. Decisions on visa applications are at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.
Visa Application Centres and Embassy Information
Christmas Island, an external territory of Australia, does not maintain independent embassies. Instead, diplomatic and consular services for Christmas Island are provided by Australian diplomatic missions.
Australian High Commission (Representing Christmas Island)
Address: 1/50 G, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
Phone: +91 11 4139 9900
Email: austhighcom.newdelhi@dfat.gov.au
Australian Consulates (Handling Christmas Island Matters)
Mumbai
Address: Level 10, A Wing, Crescenzo Building, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Opp MCA Cricket Club, Mumbai 400051, Maharashtra, India
Chennai
Address: 9th Floor, Express Chambers, Express Avenue Estate, Whites Road, Royapettah, Chennai 600014, Tamil Nadu, India
For specific travel information related to Christmas Island, including customs and immigration details, you can visit
Visa applications for Christmas Island are typically handled through:
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