Australia · Visitor Visas

Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)

The Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is an electronically stored authority for passport holders from eligible countries (including USA, UK, Canada, Japan, Singapore) to travel to Australia for tourism or business.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Citizens of eligible ETA-designated countries.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Hold an eligible passport from an ETA-specified country
  • Travelling for tourism, visitor, or business visitor purposes
  • Free of tuberculosis and major criminal convictions
Process

How the process works

  1. Download and apply via the official Australian ETA smartphone app
  2. Scan passport microchip and capture live facial photo
  3. Pay AUD 20 service fee and receive instant or prompt decision
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Valid biometric passport, smartphone with NFC chip reader
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Valid for 12 months with multiple entries of up to 3 months each.

Official source: Department of Home Affairs — ETA 601. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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