Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)

There are two ETA visa categories:
- Visitor ETA
- Short Validity Business ETA

Visitor ETA

If you are travelling for tourism or to visit friends or relatives, you should apply for the Visitor/Tourist ETA. It is valid for 12 months with stays of up to 3 months on each visit, and can be used for single or multiple entry travel. Employment is prohibited.

Short Validity Business ETA

If you are travelling for business purposes, you should apply for the Short Validity Business ETA. It is valid for 12 months with stays of up to 3 months on each visit, and can be used for single or multiple entry travel. Employment is prohibited.

Who is this visa for?

If you are planning a holiday visit or a short business trip to Australia, you will need to apply for either a visa or an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority). An ETA will let you spend up to three months in Australia. You are only eligible to apply for an ETA while you are outside of Australia and you must also hold one of the listed ETA-eligible passports.

What does this visa let me do?

Visitor ETA

• Valid for visits to Australia for tourism or to visit friends or relatives
• Valid for multiple visits within 12 months from date of issue
• Maximum length of each visit is three months
• You must not work while in Australia

Short Validity Business ETA

• For visits to Australia for business meetings, conventions and conferences
• Work is not allowed; except for a very short period to undertake work not able to be done by any Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Valid for multiple visits within 12 months from date of issue
• Maximum length of each visit is three months