ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORITY (ETA) VISA
SUBCLASS 601
The Subclass 601 Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is a short-term visa that allows eligible passport holders to visit Australia for tourism or business visitor purposes. It permits multiple entries over a 12-month period, with each stay lasting up to 3 months. The ETA is electronically linked to the traveller’s passport and must be applied for using the Australian ETA app. While there is no visa application charge, a service fee may apply.
Disclaimers: While we strive to ensure the information on this website is accurate and up to date, the information provided on this website is intended as a general guide and was accurate at time of publication.. Migration laws and policies can change frequently. We recommend visiting the Department of Home Affairs' website for the most current information.
The visa requirements listed on this website are general guidelines and represent the most common criteria. However, additional requirements or different criteria may apply based on individual circumstances. It is important to consult with an immigration professional or the relevant authorities to ensure you meet all specific requirements for your situation.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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You must hold a valid passport from an eligible country and be a citizen of that country:
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Andorra
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Austria
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Belgium
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Brunei
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Canada
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Denmark
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Finland
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France
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Germany
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Greece
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Hong Kong (SAR of China)
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Iceland
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Ireland
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Italy
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Japan
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Liechtenstein
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Luxembourg
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Malta
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Monaco
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Norway
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Portugal
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Republic of San Marino
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Singapore
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South Korea
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Spain
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Sweden
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Switzerland
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Taiwan (excluding official or diplomatic passports)
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The Netherlands
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United Kingdom - British Citizen
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United Kingdom - British National (Overseas)
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United States of America
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Vatican City
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You must be outside Australia at time of application
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You must be genuine visitor
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You must be able to demonstrate you can support yourself financially during your stay in Australia
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You must make adequate arrangements for health insurance for the whole duration of your stay
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You must meet health and character requirements
WHAT THIS VISA ALLOWS YOU TO DO
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Visit Australia during the validity period of your visa
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Study or train for up to three months in total while you hold the eVisitor visa
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Undertake business visitor activities such as general business enquiries, negotiate contracts, participate in a conference, etc. (no paid work allowed)
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Enter Australia multiple times during the validity period of the visa (12 months) or until your passport expires, whichever is shorter. However, you cannot stay longer than 3 months at a time.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION*
Subclass 601 visa holders should be aware that:
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They must comply with all conditions imposed on the visa applicant when the visa was granted
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They are not allowed to work while holding an ETA visa
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They cannot extend your visitor visa and you must apply for a new visa if you want to stay longer
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They must obey Australian law
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New laws have been implemented to prevent Visitor visa holders from moving to a Student visa while in Australia
FEES AND CHARGES
There is currently no visa application fee for the ETA Subclass 601, however, a service fee of AUD20 is payable to use the Australian ETA app.
Please check the Department of Home Affairs' website for the latest information relating to visa application charges
Please note that the visa application charge is the application fee charged by the Department to assess the application. Any professional fees or other services such as police checks, health examinations, translations, etc., are charged separately.
View our schedule of fees for professional services here.
PROCESSING TIMES
Applications for ETA visas are generally processed within 24 hours, however there may be longer processing times depending on the individual circumstances and completeness of the application.
More information may be found at the Department's website.