eVisitor GuideAustralia · eVisitor visa (subclass 651)

Do children need their own eVisitor?

Every traveller needs their own visa, including infants. Children are not covered by a parent's eVisitor, and the application is made the same way.

Checked 17 August 2026

Yes. An eVisitor is linked to one passport, so every member of the family needs their own — including a baby travelling on a parent's lap.

How to apply for a child

The application is made in the child's own name, using the child's own passport. A parent or guardian can complete it on their behalf. The visa is free for children as well; there is no separate fee.

Check the passport first

Children's passports are often issued for shorter periods than adults'. A passport that expires during the 12-month validity is a common cause of trouble later, because the visa is tied to the passport it was granted against.

If a child travels with one parent or with someone else

Australia may ask about consent arrangements at the border. Carrying a letter of consent from the non-travelling parent, and a copy of any custody documentation, is not a visa requirement but it removes a predictable delay.

Source: Department of Home Affairs — eVisitor (subclass 651)