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Frequently Asked Questions

Australia eVisitor Information:

The eVisitor visa online is issued for tourism or business purposes for short term stays in Australia. Also, the eVisitor allows eligible foreign citizens to study or train for up to 3 months in Australia.

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What is the difference between the ETA and the eVisitor Visa?

The difference between an eVisitor Visa and a tourist visa ETA is the eligibility requirements. Depending on the country of citizenship, applicants will have to apply either for an eVisitor Visa or for an ETA.

The eVisitor visa for Australia and the ETA share some similarities, like allowing the holder to visit Australia for up to 3 months for purposes of tourism or business.

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How long is Australian eVisitor valid for?

The Australia eVisitor is valid for 12 months and allows multiple entries for stays up to 3 months with each entry.

 

Australia eVisitor Requirements:

The necessary Australia eVisitor visa documents are:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months

  • Current email address to receive the approved Australia eVisitor visa

The approved eVisitor travel authorization is automatically linked to the traveler’s passport. Therefore, the applicant must arrive in Australia with the same passport used at the moment of application.

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Australia eVisitor Country list:

  • Andorra

  • Austria

  • Belgium

  • Bulgaria

  • Croatia

  • Czech Republic

  • Finland

  • France

  • Germany

  • Greece

  • Hungary

  • Iceland

  • Ireland

  • Italy

  • Latvia

  • Liechtenstein

  • Lithuania

  • Luxembourg

  • Malta

  • Monaco

  • Netherlands

  • Norway

  • Poland

  • Portugal

  • Republic of Cyprus

  • Romania

  • San Marino

  • Slovakia

  • Slovenia

  • Spain

  • Sweden

  • Switzerland

  • The Netherlands

  • United Kingdom

  • Vatican City

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If you hold more than one passport, you must declare this in your ETA application and provide details of your other passports.

If you hold an ETA eligible passport, but you are also an Australian citizen, you do not need to apply for an ETA. Australian citizens have an automatic right of entry and do not need a visa to enter Australia. See Travelling as a dual citizen.
 

Can I apply for an eVisitor Visa in Australia?

To apply for an eVisitor visa online, applicants are required to be outside of Australia.

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Be a genuine visitor

You must only intend to:

  • stay temporarily in Australia

  • obey any condition and stay period attached to your visa

If you stay in Australia for long periods or make frequent visits to Australia, we may ask you about your travel purpose next time you enter Australia. If you are found not to be a genuine visitor, your ETA may be cancelled.
 

Meet our health requirement

You must meet our health requirement.

If you will be entering health care or hospital environments, you should apply for a Visitor (subclass 600) visa and complete the relevant health checks.
 

Meet our character requirement

You must meet our character requirement.

If you have a criminal conviction in any country, you should apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) and provide evidence about your criminal convictions.

If you are granted an ETA, but we find that you provided incorrect information, your ETA may be cancelled.
 

Have paid back debt to the Australian Government

If you or any family members (including those who don't apply for the visa with you) owe the Australian Government money, you or they must have paid it back or arranged to pay it back.
 

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