This type of visa is valid for 12months from the date it is granted and allows multiple entries
You can only stay in Australia for a maximum period of 3months (90 days) at any one time within the 12months your visa is valid until.
You are not eligable to apply on the eta system if you have Criminal Convictions from any country please click here for more infomation
An ETA visa means that your visa is electronically tagged to your passport which gives you authority to travel. You will not receive a stamp or label in your passport however, we do issue you with confirmation of you visa once approved for your own reference. This is usually received through your email address or posted if you do not have an email address.
We aim to process all applications within 24hours. A random sample goes for referral which means we will require a copy of your bio-page (picture page) of your passport to present to the department. Once received they usually take a couple of days for a decision to be finalized.
If after you have received confirmation of your visa, you have for any reason, need to renew or get a new passport, you will require a new visa as your visa cannot be amended to fit your new passport. You will have to purchase a new visa.
To obtain an Australian tourist visa you have to be outside of Australia and hold an eligible passport for it to be processed electronically.
Please find the list of eligible countries below:
ETA eligible passports |
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Brunei
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong (SAR)
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg |
Malaysia
Malta
Monaco
The Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Republic of San Marino
Singapore
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan*
United Kingdom - British Citizen
United Kingdom - British National (Overseas)**
United States of America
Vatican City |
* Holders of Taiwan passports can only be processed for an ETA if resident in and applying in Taiwan.
** Holders of UK passports which indicate their nationality to be British National (Overseas) (BNO) can be processed for an ETA if applying via a travel agent, airline, or at an office of the department. BNO passport holders cannot apply for their ETA online. |
You are not permitted to work on any tourist visa however limited voluntary work is acceptable.
Studies or training for more than 3months is also not permitted on this type of visa, if you wish to study in a class-room situation for more than 4weeks you may be required to carry-out a chest x-ray before commencing your studies and apply on the subclass 676 tourist visa.
To be issues with an Australian tourist visa you must also satisfy character and health requirements. Please see below for further details.
The Tourist Visa Cost £18
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