Electronic Travel Authority
An online travel authority for passport holders of eligible countries who want to visit Australia for short stays for tourism or business visitor activities.
At a glance
Overview
The Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) is an online authority linked to your passport that lets eligible passport holders visit Australia for short stays, for tourism or business visitor activities. It allows multiple visits over its validity, each for a limited period, and does not allow work.
How the pathway works
The flowchart below shows the journey and the key decision points along the way. Where the answer is “no”, we show how AuzRoo can help you find another way forward.
What this visa lets you do
- Visit Australia for tourism or business visitor activities
- Make multiple short visits during its validity
- Travel within Australia during each visit
Who can apply
To be granted this visa you generally need to meet all of the following. Every case is assessed on its own facts, so treat this as a guide rather than a checklist.
An eligible passport
You must hold a passport from a country eligible for the Electronic Travel Authority.
A genuine visitor purpose
Your visits must be for tourism or business visitor activities, for short stays.
No work
The authority does not permit work in Australia.
Health and character
You must meet health and character requirements.
Leave before each stay ends
Each visit is limited, and you must leave before it ends.
How to apply, step by step
- Check your passport is eligible for the Electronic Travel Authority.
- Apply online through the approved channel.
- Provide passport and personal details as required.
- Receive the authority linked to your passport.
- Travel to Australia for short visits within its validity.
- Leave before each stay ends or seek advice if your plans change.
Costs and processing
A small service charge applies to apply for the authority. Government charges and processing times change and depend on your circumstances, so we confirm the current figures for your case during your consultation.
When you have the visa
You must comply with the conditions, which include no work and a limit on each stay. The authority is linked to the passport you applied with, so travel on that passport.
For more information on the current official requirements, read the Department of Home Affairs page for this visa. Click here →