Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
System Outages and Maintenance
eVisa attachments
- We are experiencing problems with the online attachment facility
Clients experiencing 'Internal file store' errors
- Clients have reported an 'Internal file store' error message when attaching documents
Scheduled maintenance
- Wednesdays from 6.00 am to 8.00 am AEDT (GMT + 11)
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
For further detailed information about known errors or system outages and maintenance either current or upcoming, please click on the following link.
See: System Outages and Maintenance
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.
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).