The visa is valid for 12 months from the date it is granted — not from your first entry — or until the passport it is linked to expires, whichever comes first.
Unlimited entries
Within the validity period you may enter Australia as often as you like, provided each stay is within the 3-month limit.
A new passport means a new application
The grant is recorded against one passport. Renewing your passport, changing your name, or travelling on a second nationality all require a fresh application — which, being free, is not a problem.
Timing a long trip
If you plan to travel late in the year, apply close to departure so that more of the 12 months remains available for return visits.
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.
Length of stay
Up to 3 months per entry, with conditions: no work for an Australian employer and study limited to 3 months.