Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
Available online 24 hours a day 7 days a week, for applicants outside Australia. An Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) allows the holder to travel to Australia as many times as required within the validity period, which is 12 months from the date of issue. The maximum length of each visit is three months.
An ETA is an electronically stored authority equivalent to a visa. There is no stamp or label placed in your passport.
ETAs are available to passport holders from a number of countries and regions.
See: ETA (Visitor) (Subclass 976) Eligibility
Individual Applicant ETAs
Individuals can apply online for the following ETAs:
- ETA (Visitor) (subclass 976)
- ETA (Business Entrant - Short Validity) (subclass 977)
These ETAs do not attract a visa application charge, however there is a $20 service fee for each ETA applicant.
Note: Your travel agent or airlines can also book your ETA.
Travelling with family
All family members travelling to Australia with the ETA holder must have a visa or ETA.
Applying for an ETA
Important: Applications must be made from outside Australia. Please check the website of the Australian Embassy in the country where you plan to lodge your application, as additional local requirements may apply.
To apply online for an ETA you will need:
- a current valid passport for each traveller and
- a valid credit card (American Express, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard or Visa).