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Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)

Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)

Australia · Tourism

What it is

Quick online travel authorisation for tourism or business visits up to 3 months at a time. Available to passport holders of eligible countries.

Key facts

Category
Tourism
Duration
Multiple entries over 12 months, 3 months per stay
Processing time
Usually within a day
Maximum validity
1 year
Extendable
No
Path to permanent residence
No
Dependants
No
Work allowance
0 hours per week
How to apply
Online
Health insurance
Not required

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.

Fees

Application fee (ETA visa is free)
AUD 0
Application fee (app service charge to use the ETA app)
AUD 20

Key requirements

  • Hold passport from an eligible ETA country
  • Plan to visit Australia for tourism or business activity
  • Will leave within 3 months of each arrival
  • Have no criminal history that requires a different visa
  • Meet health requirements

Working on this visa

No work rights. ETA is for tourism ('as a tourist - for example, to cruise or have a holiday') and business-visitor activities only; cannot do paid work for an Australian employer.

Bringing family

Each family member must submit a separate application.

Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 2 August 2026.