Who requires an ETA/eVisitor to enter Australia?

Most foreign nationals who wish to visit Australia for tourism or short-term business purposes must obtain the appropriate travel authorization before departure. Depending on your nationality, this may be an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or an eVisitor visa.

Who can apply for an ETA?

Citizens holding passports from the following countries or regions are generally eligible to apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority):

Brunei Darussalam
Canada
Hong Kong (SAR of China)
Japan
Malaysia
Singapore
South Korea (Republic of Korea)
United States

Who can apply for an eVisitor?

The eVisitor visa is available to eligible passport holders from the following European countries:

Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Republic of San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom (British Citizen passports only)
Vatican City

Who is not eligible for an eVisitor?

You cannot apply for an eVisitor if your only passport is one of the following British nationality types:

British National (Overseas)
British Dependent Territories Citizen
British Overseas Citizen
British Protected Person
British Subject

Travelers holding these passports must apply for an alternative Australian visa that matches their travel purpose.

Check your eligibility before you travel

Your eligibility for an ETA or eVisitor depends on the passport you hold, not simply your country of residence. If your nationality is not listed above, you may need to apply for a different Australian visitor visa before traveling.

To ensure a smooth journey, check the latest visa requirements and application procedures with Australia Visa Services before booking your trip. Verifying your eligibility in advance can help prevent travel delays and ensure you have the correct authorization to enter Australia.

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