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If you already hold another ETA
If you already have a current ETA, and you intend to apply for another ETA of the same subclass, if the new ETA is granted, it will:
- come into effect as soon as it is issued
- cancel (or cease) your existing ETA.
If you already hold another visa
If you already have a current visa, and you intend to apply for an ETA, if the ETA is granted, it will not necessarily:
- come into effect when the ETA is issued
or
- cancel (or cease) your existing visa.
In this case:
- if the current visa is still in effect when you next enter Australia, you will enter Australia on the current visa, not the new ETA
- if you enter and remain in Australia on the current visa for longer than three months, then the new ETA will cease three months from the date you entered Australia
- if you do not enter Australia within the expiry date of the new ETA, the new ETA will then cease.
Note: This information is not intended to cover the rules of Bridging visas.
See: Information Form 1024i Bridging visas (65KB PDF File)
Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) holders
If you already hold a Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) and wish to enter Australia on an ETA, you must cancel your Working Holiday visa prior to travel. To have your Working Holiday visa cancelled, contact the Working Holiday visa processing centre.
Email: Working Holiday application enquiry formHow to apply for an ETA (Business Entrant)
You are advised to apply for your ETA at least two (2) weeks before your proposed date of travel.
You can apply for an ETA (Business Entrant) either:
- online (only available for ETA (Business Entrant – Short Validity) subclass 977)
See: www.eta.immi.gov.au
- through a travel agent, airline or specialist service provider arranging an ETA on your behalf
- applying at an Australian visa office outside Australia.
Note: You cannot apply online for ETA (Business Entrant – Long Validity) subclass 956.
If your ETA is approved
If your ETA is approved, you will be provided with a confirmation for your records.
See:
Fact Sheet 55 The Electronic Travel Authority
Form 1147 Electronic Travel Authority - Information Sheet (129KB PDF file)
If your ETA is not approved
If your ETA is not approved, you will be advised to visit your nearest departmental
office to discuss your visa options for your proposed visit to Australia.
See: ETA Contact
Information
If you are a Service Provider
Information on how to issue an ETA or undertake online training.
See:
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)