Australia eVisa is an electronic visa, introduced on 27 October 2008 by the Australian Government to speed up the visa application process by using an online form. It is offered in two types.
Australia eVisitor or ETA are both electronic travel authorization documents, which allow eligible citizens to obtain a visa online by filling an application form.
The only difference between Australian ETA and eVisitor is in the list of eligible countries.
EU citizens can make an application for the eVisitor visa subclass 651; whereas, the Australian ETA subclass 601 is available to 8 stipulated countries.
The approved ETA and eVisitor for Australia both link to the traveler's passport and can be used for all tourism, business, or transit-related visits.
All travelers must have a valid eVisa when traveling to Australia. The visa application must be submitted online and costs 49 EUR for both types.
Both entry permits stay valid for 12 months and allow numerous 3-month long visits to Australia.
Australia offers two electronic visa types for all passport holders from the eligible countries, and these are the following:
Australia ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) is a multiple-entry visa that stays valid for one year (12 months) and allows its holders to visit Australia numerous times. Each visit can be as long as 3 months (90 days) at a time.
ETA can be issued for the following purposes:
eVisitor is an electronic visa to Australia dedicated to citizens coming from all European countries. It serves as a multiple-entry visa valid for one year. Travelers from the European countries can travel to Australia many times with each stay being as long as 3 months at a time.
Use your eVisitor to Australia for:
To apply for the eVisitor visa, you must be a citizen from one of the following countries:
Should your country not be listed above, you will need to apply for a standard embassy visa.
The list of countries eligible for the Australian ETA (subclass 601) includes:
The application process is the same no matter which Australia electronic visa type you're eligible for. The only document you will need is your valid passport.
Please note! Make sure to provide your data in the application form correctly, as you won't need to attach a photo of your passport.
Visit our website using any working device; it can be your phone, laptop, PC, or tablet, and start the application process.
Use the panel on the left side of this page to choose the purpose of your travel (tourism or business). Then select your nationality.
Usually, the whole process takes a few days, but very often, applications get approved on the same day.
Please remember that the entire visa process and the processing time are at the Australian Immigration Service's discretion.
Australia ETA and the eVisitor visa are multiple-entry permits that both stay effective for one year (12 months) from the issue date.
Please note that ETA and eVisitor are connected to the traveler's passport. Whenever your passport expires, should you change any data on it or lose this document, the Australian online visa becomes invalid.
Australian eVisa holders may travel this country numerous times within the one-year validity period. Each visit can be as long as 3 months (90 days) at a time.
If you wish to return, you must leave Australia for a minimum of 3 days. After that, you are allowed to return for another 3 months (if those 3 months fall within your eVisa's validity period).
Australia eVisa is obligatory for anyone who needs to transit through Australia, no matter how long you'll be staying in the country.
Apply online at least 3 business days in advance of your travel using any working device!
You will receive your approved eVisa via email in a PDF form.
Australian eVisa automatically assigns to your passport number, so there is no need to print the document or show it at your entry point. All you need to do is carry the valid passport you used when filling out the application.
If you’re from any of the 8 eligible countries, see the Australia ETA sample below to get more information on how this entry permit looks like!
Here is the Australia eVisitor sample for anyone interested in how this entry permit looks like! Make sure to have your valid passport ready and apply online to receive the following document once it’s approved:
No matter if you apply for ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) or the eVisitor visa to Australia, all you need to complete the application process is a passport.
Please note! Applicant's passport must stay valid for at least 6 months from the planned date of entry to Australia.
Australian online visa links directly to your passport; thus, it's essential to check if your passport will stay valid for the whole duration of your trip.
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Australia eVisa can be divided into two electronic entry permits that allow its holders to travel there. Applicant's nationality defines the type you're eligible for. ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) and eVisitor visa enable travelers to stay in the country for up to 3 months at a time and travel to Australia numerous times.
To check if you need to make an online visa application to enter Australia, see the 'List of eligible countries' section. Fill the application form for an Australian ETA or the eVisitor visa within a few minutes from home.
Yes! All travelers, regardless of age, are obliged to have an Australia eVisa. Australia will deny entry to anyone without a travel online visa, including children. Applications for underage travelers should be made by their parents or guardians.
Australian ETA and eVisitor both cost 49 Euro. Applicants may use any of the various online payment methods available on our website. You can use your credit card, debit card, PayPal, or any other secure payment method.
To apply for an eVisa to Australia, applicants must have a valid passport and be citizens of one of the eligible countries. The electronic visa requirements could not be more straightforward, and the whole process can be completed online within a few minutes!
To apply online for the Australia tourist visa, first, prepare your passport. Choose your travel purpose and fill the application form with your data, passport, and travel information. Then, make an online payment, which is 49 Euro for both ETA and eVisitor visa to Australia.
eVisitor and ETA system make your travel effortless. Immediately after the electronic visa approval, your entry permit to Australia arrives at the email address provided while applying. Australian eVisa is delivered in a PDF form.
No, Australian online visas do not need to be printed and taken on your travel because both entry permits link directly to the applican't travel document. Take your passport on your travel and show it to the customs officials so that they can check if you have an ETA or eVisitor.
In many cases, Australian ETA and eVisitor are issued in less than one day after submitting the visa application online. The approval process takes a maximum of 3 business days. Make sure to check the online form for errors to avoid delays with approval.
Australian tourist and business visa (regardless if it's ETA or eVisitor) allow its holders to stay in the country for up to 90 days (3 months) at a time.
Both Australian online visas stay valid for one year (12 months) from the date of issue. Both travel documents enable multiple entries to Australia. Whether you choose a tourist or a business purpose, the validity period is one year long.
Of course, you can apply online for a visa twice if you are going on two separate trips, leaving the country in between trips. However, the Australian government's requirements state that all applicants for an eVisa must be outside of Australia at the time of application.
There is no possibility of obtaining an Australian eVisa at the airport upon arrival. No matter what your travel's purpose is, whether tourist or business, you need to handle your permit a few days in advance of visiting Australia.
If your eVisa doesn't get approved, contact our support team for more information. We are available to all travelers via email and phone to help you with the application process and online visa processing issues.
You will need to book a consultation with a registered Australian Migration Officer. Choose your traveling purpose and schedule an appointment when filling out an online application form. During a 45-minute online session, you will receive all instructions on obtaining an Australian visa that best matches your traveling needs, including a Working Holiday Visa and other types of work visas.
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