An independent guide
This site explains the Australian eVisitor visa in plain English. It is not a government website and is not affiliated with the Department of Home Affairs. Published by MediaX Co., Ltd. (Japan). Contact: [email protected]
What we do not do
- We do not submit applications or accept fees
- We do not collect passport details
- We do not provide legal or immigration advice
How the figures are checked
Eligibility, validity and conditions are taken from the Department of Home Affairs' published information and are stated as of 17 August 2026. Rules change; the official site is always the authority.
More on the eVisitor
What is the eVisitor
The eVisitor is a full visitor visa granted electronically to holders of eligible European passports. What it covers and how it differs from the ETA.
How to apply
Applications are made free of charge through ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs website. The order of the steps and the mistakes that cause delays.
Cost
The Australian government charges AUD $0 for the eVisitor: no visa application charge and no service fee. The ETA for other passports costs AUD $20.
What you need
A valid European passport, an email address and about fifteen minutes. No photo, no payment, no documents to upload for most applicants.
Processing time
Most eVisitor applications are decided automatically within a day. What causes an application to take weeks instead.
Validity
An eVisitor lasts 12 months from the date of grant, or until your passport expires, and allows as many entries as you like within that period.