Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) - Subclass 601

The Electronic Travel Authority (ETA – Subclass 601) is an electronic visitor visa linked to your passport. It allows eligible travellers to visit Australia temporarily for tourism or short-term business visitor activities.

You may be eligible if you:

• Hold a passport from an ETA-eligible country
• Intend to visit Australia temporarily
• Meet health and character requirements
• Apply through the ETA app or approved platform

Eligibility depends on nationality and is assessed at the time of application.

• ETA is typically valid for 12 months
• Allows multiple entries
• Each stay is limited to up to 3 months per visit

No.

• Work is not permitted
• Long-term study is not allowed

You may undertake short recreational study or training for up to 3 months.

You can apply:

• Through the Australian ETA mobile app, or
• Via an authorised service provider

The application is fully online and linked electronically to your passport.

• The ETA has a AUD 20 service charge
• There is no additional visa application fee

Most ETA applications are processed within minutes to a few days.

In some cases, additional checks may result in longer processing times.

No. You cannot extend an ETA.

If you wish to stay longer, you may need to apply for another visa, such as a Visitor Visa (Subclass 600), subject to visa conditions.

Possibly.

• You must declare any criminal history
• Applications are assessed case by case
• A criminal record does not automatically mean refusal, but non-disclosure can lead to refusal or cancellation

You can check your ETA status:

• Through the ETA app, or
• Via the confirmation email linked to your passport

This is not a separate visa.

It refers to using the ETA (Subclass 601) for tourism purposes, such as holidays or visiting family and friends.

You apply for an ETA (Subclass 601) using the ETA app and select tourism-related travel as your purpose.

• Up to 3 months per visit
• Multiple visits allowed within the 12-month validity

No.

• Work is not permitted
• Long-term study is not allowed
  Short recreational study (up to 3 months) may be permitted.

Eligibility depends on:

• Your passport nationality
• Your intention to stay temporarily
• Meeting health and character requirements

If you are not eligible, you may need to apply for a Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) instead.

This refers to using the ETA (Subclass 601) for short-term business visitor activities, not employment.

You may:

• Attend meetings, conferences, or seminars
• Conduct business negotiations
• Make business or employment enquiries
• Review or sign contracts

You must not:

• Work for or provide services to an Australian business
• Be paid by an Australian organisation
• Sell goods or services to the public

• Up to 3 months per visit
• Multiple entries during the 12-month validity

No. Employment or paid work is strictly prohibited.

You apply for an ETA (Subclass 601) using the ETA app and select business visitor as your travel purpose.