Subclass 651
eVisitor Visa (Subclass 651) Australia
Visit Australia as often as you wish in a 12-month period and stay up to 3 months each time you enter. The eVisitor is free for passport holders of particular countries.
About the eVisitor Visa (Subclass 651)
The eVisitor (subclass 651) is a free visitor visa for holders of passports from particular countries. It lets you visit Australia as often as you like for 12 months, staying up to 3 months each time, for a holiday, to see family or friends, or for business visitor activities. You must apply from outside Australia.
With this visa you can
- Visit family or friends
- Cruise or have a holiday
- Undertake business visitor activities
- Study or train for up to 3 months, in some circumstances
- Visit as often as you wish in a 12-month period, staying up to 3 months each time
You must
- Apply from outside Australia
- Hold a passport from a particular country
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.
eVisitor (Subclass 651): Full Details
Everything about this visa, from eligibility to what happens after grant.
About this visa
Free short visits for eligible European passport holders.
- Visit Australia for tourism or business visitor activities
- Travel in and out of Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid
Up to 3 months each time you enter Australia.
Free.
Eligibility
What you need to meet.
You must be a citizen of, and hold a valid passport from, an eligible country, which includes European Union countries and some other European countries.
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 have enough money to support yourself while you are in Australia and to leave at the end of your stay.
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 online in ImmiAccount.
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 eVisitor.
You must meet all your visa conditions and obey Australian laws. Your conditions are in your grant letter and in VEVO.
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.
eVisitor Visa (Subclass 651) FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
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Yes. The eVisitor (subclass 651) is free.
Up to 3 months each time you enter Australia. You can visit as often as you wish in a 12-month period.
People who hold a passport from a particular country and apply from outside Australia. We can check whether your passport is eligible.
Yes, you can undertake business visitor activities, such as meetings. You can also visit family and friends, cruise or have a holiday.
You can study or train for up to 3 months, in some circumstances.
You may be able to apply for the Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) or the Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream instead. We can confirm the right option for your passport.
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