Subclass 601 / Short visits, considered clearly
Electronic Travel Authority
(subclass 601)
A short trip. A clear starting point.
Planning a short visit with an eligible passport? Check whether an Electronic Travel Authority fits your trip before applying through the Australian ETA app.
- Apply through
- Australian ETA app
- Apply from
- Outside Australia
- Stay
- Up to 3 months per entry
A little clarity before you start
Start with your passport. Then the trip.
An ETA can suit an eligible traveller planning a holiday, a family visit or permitted business activities. Passport eligibility is only one part of the picture.
We help you review whether it fits your plans, understand any concerns and work out the next step. The application itself uses the Australian ETA app.
The details that shape the plan
What needs to line up.
We will confirm what applies to you. Start with the details below.
A useful starting point
- Eligible passport used for travel
- Access to the Australian ETA app
- Contact and travel information
- Accurate visa and character history
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Check the passport you will use
Eligibility depends on your passport. You must be outside Australia when you apply and when the ETA is granted.
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02
Match the trip to the conditions
Plan a genuine short visit. Permitted business visits are different from working for an Australian employer.
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03
Disclose relevant history
Past visa issues or criminal convictions need careful attention. An ETA is not automatically the right option.
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Be ready to use the app
The applicant must be physically present for the passport scan and live photo, even when someone assists.
A plan you can follow
From the first question to the next step.
We agree the work and fees before starting, so you know what support is included.
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1
Check the fit
Review the passport, travel purpose and any history that may affect the application.
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2
Complete the app steps
Use the Australian ETA app and provide any further information Home Affairs requests.
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3
Check before departure
Wait for the outcome and confirm the passport, travel validity and stay conditions.
A little more clarity
Your questions, made clearer.
A few answers to help you plan. We can look at the details of your situation together.
Can Think Visa lodge my ETA through ImmiAccount?
ETA applications use the Australian ETA app, not ImmiAccount. We can help you understand eligibility and concerns. The app requires the applicant's physical presence.
Is an ETA always approved straight away?
No. Further information or processing may be needed. Check the outcome before making travel commitments that depend on approval.
Can I work or study?
An ETA does not permit ordinary work. Permitted business visitor activities and study or training of up to three months have limits. Check your intended activity.
Does my child need an ETA too?
Each traveller, including a child, needs their own visa application. The passport and other eligibility requirements must be checked for each person.
What will it cost and how long will it take?
Our fees depend on the work agreed with you. Government charges and processing vary. Check current government charges and the processing-time guide. A guide is not a promised decision date.
Your next step starts with you
A short stay. A thoughtful first step.
Unsure whether an ETA fits your passport or circumstances? Talk to us before you start making plans around it.