Visitor and other · Subclass 601
Electronic Travel Authority
Applied for through the Australian ETA app by eligible passport holders.
Who it is for
Eligible passport holders (for example the USA, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK).
Key eligibility
- An eligible passport; apply through the Australian ETA app.
- Valid 12 months, stays up to 3 months each visit; no work.
Where to apply, and bridging visas
Through the app, outside Australia.
Your journey, step by step
Apply in the app
Use the official Australian ETA app.
How a registered migration agent helps: usually not needed.
Travel
Stay up to 3 months each visit.
The Department of Home Affairs makes every decision. No one can promise a grant, an invitation or a faster decision.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
| Applicant or item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Visa application charge | Nil |
| App service charge | A$20 |
Health checks, police certificates, translations, skills assessments and English tests are extra and paid to the provider. Our professional fee is separate and quoted in writing. Estimate total charges for your family.
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026, read 22 October 2026. Confirm in the Visa Pricing Estimator before you pay.
Processing times
Source: Home Affairs Global visa processing times, updated 29 September 2026 (applications finalised to 31 August 2026). Check the current guide. A guide only; times change monthly and are not a promise.
Common refusal risks
- Character or previous breaches.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience, not Department statistics.
Document checklist
Tick items as you collect them. Ticks are saved in this browser only and are not sent to us. This is a general list; the Department may ask for more.
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The Immigration Worldwide. Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130. General information, checked 22 October 2026.
Sources and checks
- Home Affairs: Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)
- Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your situation. Australian advice is given by Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130.
Talk it through. The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts only after a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.