Subclass 601
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) Subclass 601
Visit Australia as often as you wish in a 12-month period and stay up to 3 months each time. Apply through the Australian ETA app, with a service charge of just AUD20.
About the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) Subclass 601
The Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601) lets holders of eligible passports visit Australia as often as they wish in a 12-month period, staying up to 3 months each time. You apply through the Australian ETA app from outside Australia. There is a service charge of AUD20 to use the app, and no other charge for an ETA. In most cases Home Affairs tells you the result immediately.
With this visa you can
- Visit family or friends
- Cruise or have a holiday
- Undertake some business visitor activities
- Visit as often as you wish in a 12-month period, staying up to 3 months each time
You must
- Apply from outside Australia
- Have an eligible passport
- Use the Australian ETA app
- Watch the ETA video guides
Do not book travel until your ETA is granted
In most cases you will receive the result of your ETA application immediately. It may take longer if the application process is not completed correctly or more information is needed, so Home Affairs suggests you do not make travel arrangements until your ETA is granted.
How Outlook Immigration Can Help
Our MARA registered migration agent confirms that this is the right visa for your passport and travel plans, explains the conditions that will apply to you and helps you prepare a complete application, so you can travel with confidence.
Visa information is based on the Department of Home Affairs website (last updated September 2026). Fees, conditions and processing times can change, so always confirm current details using the Visa Pricing Estimator or ask our team. This page is general information, not migration advice for your circumstances.
Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601): Full Details
Everything about this visa, from eligibility to what happens after grant.
About this visa
Short visits to Australia for eligible passport holders.
- Visit Australia for tourism or business visitor activities
- Travel in and out of Australia as many times as you want while the ETA is valid
Up to 3 months each time you enter Australia.
Eligibility
What you need to meet.
You must hold a valid passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction. You cannot apply with a non-citizen passport, certificate of identity or other travel document.
You must be outside Australia when you apply.
You must only intend to stay temporarily in Australia and do the things this visa allows.
You must meet the health and character requirements, and have repaid (or arranged to repay) any debts to the Australian Government. Permanent and provisional visa applicants, and family members applying with them, must have health examinations with an approved panel physician. Temporary visa applicants might need them, depending on the visa and their circumstances. For the character requirement, Home Affairs may ask for police certificates and Form 80.
Step by step
How to apply.
Get expert advice first
Book a consultation with Outlook Immigration. Our registered migration agent will assess your eligibility, confirm this is the right visa for you and explain your options before you apply.
Gather your documents
Passport, evidence of funds and the purpose of your visit. We will tell you exactly what you need.
Apply
Apply through the official process for the ETA. Your ETA is electronically linked to the passport you use to apply.
After you apply
Respond to any requests for more information. Do not make travel plans until your visa is granted. Home Affairs may also ask for health examinations, police certificates or biometrics (fingerprints and a facial image).
Visa outcome
You will be told the decision in writing. If granted, your letter shows your grant number, visa conditions and how long you can stay.
When you have this visa
Your conditions on an ETA.
You must meet all your visa conditions and obey Australian laws. Your conditions are in your grant letter and in VEVO.
Your ETA is linked to the passport you used to apply. Travel with that passport.
You cannot work for an Australian business or organisation on this visa.
Let Home Affairs know about changes such as a new passport, address or relationship status.
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) Subclass 601 FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
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There is a service charge of AUD20 to use the Australian ETA app. There is no other charge payable for an ETA.
You apply through the Australian ETA app from outside Australia, using an eligible passport. Home Affairs also recommends watching the ETA video guides first.
In most cases Home Affairs tells you the result immediately. It may take longer if the application process is not completed correctly or more information is needed.
Up to 3 months each time you enter. You can visit as often as you wish in a 12-month period.
Yes, you can undertake some business visitor activities, as well as visiting family or friends, cruising or having a holiday.
Both let you visit as often as you wish in 12 months, staying up to 3 months each time. Which one you can use depends on your passport. The ETA is applied for through the Australian ETA app with an AUD20 service charge, while the eVisitor is free.
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