To enter Australia, every non-citizen, regardless of age, needs a valid visa. The specific type of visa required depends on the purpose and length of your visit, whether for tourism, work, study, or family. All Australian visas are digital and are linked to your passport, with no physical visa label issued.

Common visa types

For short-term stays, the most common visas are the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), the eVisitor, and the standard Visitor visa.

Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) (subclass 601)

• Purpose: Suitable for short-term tourism or business visits of up to three months.
• Validity: It allows multiple entries for a period of up to 12 months, or until your passport expires.
• Eligibility: Available to passport holders from certain countries and regions. A list of eligible countries can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website.
• How to apply: Applications must be submitted through the official Australian ETA app, and a service fee of A$20 applies.

eVisitor (subclass 651)

• Purpose: Allows multiple entries for tourism or business visits of up to three months at a time.
• Validity: Valid for 12 months from the date of grant.
• Eligibility: Free of charge and available to passport holders from most European countries.
• How to apply: You must apply for the eVisitor visa from outside Australia.

Visitor visa (subclass 600)

• Purpose: For individuals visiting for tourism, business, or to see family. It is intended for those who are not eligible for the ETA or eVisitor visa.
• Eligibility: Open to all nationalities and can be granted for up to 12 months in some cases.
• How to apply: All applications must be lodged online through an ImmiAccount. A fee applies.

General application requirements

All visa applications must be submitted online through the Department of Home Affairs website via an ImmiAccount, unless you have received written permission to apply on paper.

• Valid passport: Your passport should be valid for at least six months from the date of your intended entry.
• Genuine visitor criteria: You must prove that your stay is temporary and that you intend to abide by all visa conditions.
• Sufficient funds: You must demonstrate that you have access to enough money to support yourself during your visit.
• Health and character checks: You may need to undergo a health examination and provide a police certificate to meet certain character requirements.
• Online application: Applications are made via ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs website.