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Visitor visas & ETA

Australian Australia Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)

An electronic visa for ETA-eligible passport holders visiting Australia for tourism or as a business visitor, applied for online before you travel.

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Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Australia government website before you apply.
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Official name
Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)
Route type
Visitor visa
Maximum stay
Up to 3 months on each visit
Validity
12 months from the date of grant
Number of entries
Multiple — visit as often as you wish within the 12-month period
Cost
No visa application charge; an Australian ETA app service fee applies to each application
The service charge is applied per application and is non-refundable. Confirm the current amount in the app before you pay.
Where to apply
Through the Australian ETA app, from outside Australia
Work rights
No work permitted; business visitor activities only

Who can apply

  • Holders of an ETA-eligible passport
  • Travellers visiting Australia for tourism or as a business visitor

What you can do

  • Visit Australia for tourism
  • Visit Australia as a business visitor, per the official conditions

Requirements

  • Hold a passport from an ETA-eligible country
  • Be outside Australia when you apply and when the ETA is granted
  • Intend a genuine visit for tourism or business visitor activities (such as making business enquiries, contract negotiations or attending a conference)
  • Be free from tuberculosis
  • Have no criminal convictions for which you were sentenced to a total combined period of 12 months or more, whether or not the sentence was served
  • Not intend to work — it is not lawful to work while holding an ETA

How to apply

According to the Department of Home Affairs, ETA-eligible passport holders apply through the Australian ETA app. Eligible passports include Brunei, Canada, Hong Kong (SAR of China), Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and the United States of America.

The app is a free download from the Apple App Store or Google Play; a service fee is charged per application when you lodge. In most cases you are notified of the outcome immediately, though a decision can sometimes take up to 12 hours.

  • Download the Australian ETA app and check that your passport is ETA-eligible
  • Complete the application in the app while outside Australia
  • Pay the app service fee for each applicant
  • Wait for the result — usually immediate, sometimes up to 12 hours

Documents you may need

  • A valid passport from an ETA-eligible country (used to complete the in-app application)
  • A device that can run the Australian ETA app to scan your passport and photo

Frequently asked questions

  • No. It is not lawful to work while you hold an ETA. You may only carry out business visitor activities such as business enquiries, contract negotiations or attending a conference.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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