Australia ETA: AUD 20, Fast Approval
Australia ETA (subclass 601) — AUD 20, approved in minutes for eligible passport holders. Tourism and business stays up to 3 months.
Overview
The Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is an electronic visa for citizens of eligible countries. It's the fastest way to get permission to visit Australia for tourism or business.
Eligible passport holders include: - Brunei, Canada, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, USA - Most European countries (passport holders)
Not eligible: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Philippines, and most Asian/African countries must apply for Visitor Visa (subclass 600) instead.
The ETA is applied for through the Australian ETA app and is usually approved within minutes.
Eligibility Requirements
- Hold passport from an ETA-eligible country
- Applying from outside Australia
- Have no criminal convictions
- Meet health requirements
- Genuine visitor (tourist or business)
- Not intending to work
Required Documents
Eligible Passport
RequiredValid passport from ETA-eligible country
Smartphone with NFC
RequiredTo use Australian ETA app and scan passport
Email Address
RequiredInformation explaining that your official visa grant notification and conditions will be delivered to your contact details.
Payment Method
RequiredCredit/debit card for AUD 20 service fee
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Application Steps
Download Australian ETA App
Get app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store
Scan Passport
Use NFC to read passport chip or manually enter details
Complete Questions
Answer character and health questions
Pay Service Fee
Pay AUD 20 via credit/debit card
Receive ETA
Usually approved within minutes
Visa Fees
| Type | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ETA Service Charge | AUD 20 | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which countries are eligible for Australia ETA?
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Important
Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the official embassy or consulate website before applying.
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Official Sources
This information is based on the following official sources. Always verify with these sources before submitting applications.
The definitive source for Australian Electronic Travel Authority eligibility, rules, and conditions.
Link to the official Apple App Store for downloading the required mobile application.
Link to the official Google Play Store for downloading the required mobile application.
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