VISITOR VISAS
Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601)
The Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) (subclass 601) is an electronic travel visa for eligible passport holders visiting Australia for tourism or business visitor purposes. It allows multiple visits of up to three months each within 12 months from grant. A service charge may apply.
Eligible Passport Holders
You must hold a valid passport from an ETA‑eligible country. Examples include:
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brunei
- Canada
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Greece
- Hong Kong (SAR of China)
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Monaco
- Norway
- Portugal
- San Marino
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- The Netherlands
- United Kingdom (British Citizen / BNO)
- United States
- Vatican City
Highlights
- Multiple entries for up to three months per visit within 12 months of grant.
- Tourist ETA permits holiday, visiting family/friends, and recreational activities.
- Business visitor ETA permits attending conferences, trade fairs, contract enquiries and business meetings.
Key Eligibility Requirements
- Hold an eligible passport and meet health and character requirements.
- Be a genuine visitor and comply with ETA conditions.
- Each family member, including children under 18, requires their own ETA.
- Maintain adequate health insurance while in Australia.
