Is the eVisitor really free?
Yes — AUD $0. There is no visa application charge and no service fee from the government.
My passport is not European. What do I need?
The ETA (subclass 601), which costs AUD $20 and is applied for through the official mobile app, not the website.
Can I apply while I am in Australia?
No. You must be outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is granted.
Can I work?
No employment with an Australian employer. Business visitor activities are allowed.
Do children need their own eVisitor?
Yes — every traveller, including infants, on their own eligible passport.
Does the eVisitor guarantee entry?
No. The Australian Border Force officer decides on arrival.
What if I get a new passport?
Apply again with the new passport. It is free, so there is no cost to doing so.
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.