It is important that the details provided for your ETA/eVisitor application are exactly the same as they appear in your passport. If you aren’t eligible to apply for an ETA/eVisitor online you might be able to apply through a travel agent, airline or at an Australian visa office. Alternatively, if you would like to travel, work or study in Australia you can use our Visa finder to search for a Visa that is suitable for you.
A citizen of a foreign country, wishing to enter Australia, generally must first obtain an ETA/eVisitor.
Nationals of the countries listed below may be issued with an ETA/eVisitor upon application
The following nationalities are allowed to use the ETA system:
Brunei - Darussalam
Canada
Hong Kong (SAR PRC)
Japan
Malaysia
Singapore
Korea, Rep of (South)
United States.
eVisitor-eligible passports are citizen passports issued by the following countries:
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Icela
An Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or eVisitor provides authorisation to travel to and enter Australia and is electronically linked to your passport.
It is for short term stays for tourism or business visitor activities such as attending a conference, making business enquiries, or for contractual negotiations.
An ETA/eVisitor is not a work visa. If you would like to work in Australia you can use our Visa finder to search for a visa that is suitable for you, visit
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How to apply for an Australian eta/evisitor visa