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There are two different types of ETA (Business Entrant)
- ETA (Business Entrant - Short Validity) subclass 977
- ETA (Business Entrant - Long Validity) subclass 956
Who is an ETA (Business Entrant) for?
These ETA types are designed for business people who are outside Australia and want to visit Australia for short-term business purposes, including:
- attending educational or business related meetings, seminars, conventions, conferences, or networking
- informal studies or training.
Note: Short-term work is only permitted in strictly limited circumstances.
How much will an ETA cost?
ETA (Business Entrant - Short Validity) subclass 977
There is no visa application charge. A service charge of $20 applies.
See: Business Visits Visa Charges
ETA (Business Entrant - Long Validity) subclass 956
You must pay a visa application charge when you apply.
See: Business Visits Visa Charges
If you apply for this ETA and you have a child included in your passport, you will only be required to pay one visa application charge.
What does an ETA let me do?
ETA (Business Entrant - Short Validity) subclass 977
You can stay in Australia for up to three months on each visit within a 12 month period from the date of grant, or for the life of the passport if it is less than 12 months (single or multiple entry).
ETA (Business Entrant - Long Validity) subclass 956
You can stay in Australia for up to three months on each visit for the life of the passport (multiple entry).