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Visa RequirementsVisa Requirements

If you are planning a holiday visit or a short business trip to Australia, you will need to apply for either a Visa or an Electronic Travel Authority.





Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)

An ETA is for people to visit Australia for holiday, sightseeing, social or recreational reasons, to visit relatives, friends or for other non-work purposes, for a period not exceeding 3 months. ETA information is electronically stored and accessible by airlines, travel agents and Australian border agencies.

To be eligible to apply for an ETA, you must be outside Australia and hold an ETA eligible passport :

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) can only be processed for an ETA if resident in and applying in Hong Kong.

An ETA will let you spend up to three months in Australia and can be arranged online.

ETA - Apply Here!.


Tourist Visa

This visa is for people who want to visit Australia for a holiday or recreation, or to visit family and/or friends. This visa may also be used for other short-term non-work purposes including study for less than three months.

This visa is for you if you are:

  • outside Australia and want to apply for a visa to visit Australia
  • in Australia and want to extend your stay as a visitor.

To be eligible for this visa you must have a genuine intention to visit Australia as a tourist, for recreation or to visit your family and/or friends, and will need to meet certain eligibility requirements.

Tourist Visa - Apply Here!

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