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Australian Australia eVisitor (subclass 651)

A free electronic visa for eligible passport holders visiting Australia for tourism or business, 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
eVisitor (subclass 651)
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 — the eVisitor is free to apply for
Where to apply
Online, from outside Australia
Work rights
No work permitted; business visitor activities only

Who can apply

  • Holders of an eVisitor-eligible passport
  • Travellers visiting Australia for tourism or business

What you can do

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

Requirements

  • Hold an eVisitor-eligible passport (European Union countries and certain other European countries)
  • Be outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is granted
  • Be visiting for tourism or business visitor activities, not to work
  • 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

How to apply

According to the Department of Home Affairs, the eVisitor is applied for online and there is no visa application charge. You must be outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is decided.

  • Confirm your passport is eVisitor-eligible
  • Apply online while outside Australia
  • No application charge is payable

Documents you may need

  • A valid passport from an eVisitor-eligible country

Frequently asked questions

  • No. The Department of Home Affairs charges no visa application fee for the eVisitor — it is free to apply for.

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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