Australia to launch online pilot program

In the early 2015, Australia has also announced that launch of online visa pilot program for Indian business as well as travelers.

According to the officials, India is the major source and fastest emerging outbound travel markets. This new trial based online program eases the process of visa application especially for Indians.

Apparently, Australia’s national tourism policy, Tourism 2020, India has the latent to contribute 1.9 to 2.3 billion dollars yearly to the tourism industry by the end of 2020. Thus, Australia has rolled out an online pilot program for trial basis with an intention to capitalize quickly growing visitor market as well as create jobs.

During the previous year, the around 189,866 Indians contribute $800 million to the economy. Australia is likely to raise the count up to 300,000 by the 2020 – 23, which increases revenue anywhere between $1.9 and $2.3 billion.

With the launch of a pilot program, the process of visa application process becomes easier for Indian travelers.