Travelling to Australia?
All travellers to Australia, except New Zealanders, require some kind of a Visa for Visitor/Tourist or Business purposes.
If you have a valid passport from one of the 32 eligible countries listed below, are outside of Australia, of good health and no criminal convictions you can apply online from this site for your ETA Visa.
The ETA Visa is the world's most advanced electronic visa issuing system and replaces having to travel, contact in person or via post an Australian Diplomatic office for a label or stamp to be placed into a passport.
Through this site we provide the information you need to know about ETA Visas and a user-friendly, fast, simple, secure, 24/7 service so you can apply and receive online your ETA Visa within 15 minutes to 24 hours (depending on time zones).
Our service charge is Only AUD17 (there is no more to pay).
Because we have been issuing ETA Visas on behalf of the Australian Government since 2004, are an Australian based licenced travel agent and member of major industry associations, you can be comfortable knowing you're dealing with a professional and reputable company.
It is not necessary to have a trip booked before being issued with your ETA Visa. In fact, the Australian Government recommends your ETA Visa should be arranged before booking any part of your trip to ensure approval has been granted to visit Australia.
From this site you can:
- Apply Apply Online Now for an ETA Visa for yourself and others (you should apply at least 24 hrs before you intend travelling to Australia)
- Use our easy step by step 5 minute application and processing service
- Check, as a free service, the validity of an existing ETA Visa issued through this site
All you require is a valid passport, credit card and to answer a few simple questions.
You will also find great information in our FAQs.
Countries:
To apply you must have a valid passport from one of the following 32 approved ETA Countries:
Holders of UK British National (Overseas) (GBN) passports are not eligible to apply for ETA Visas through this site.
back to topThe types of ETA Visas you can apply for from this site are:
Visitor/Tourist ETA Visa (subclass 976):
If you are travelling for tourism or to visit friends or relatives, you should apply for the Visitor/Tourist ETA Visa.
Restrictions:
- You must not work.
Short Validity Business ETA Visa (subclass 977):
If you are travelling for business purposes, you should apply for the Short Validity Business ETA Visa.
Restrictions:
- 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
- Not for acting, musical performances or commercial film making; in these cases, apply for an Entertainment visa. See: Entertainment visa (subclass 420)
- Generally, people seeking paid employment in Australia should apply for the Temporary Business Entry Long Stay (subclass 457) visa, or other appropriate class of visa. See: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/index.htm
Common restrictions to both ETA Visa types are:
- Your ETA Visa is valid for 12 months with stays of up to 3 months on each visit, and can only be used for single or multiple entry travel
- You cannot apply for an ETA Visa while you are in Australia
- You must be of good health
- You must not have any criminal convictions
If you meet these requirements you can Apply Online Now (remember to have the passport details of the person applying and a credit card)
back to topProvided you meet the simple criteria, answer all the questions honestly and correctly, there should be no problems issuing you with an ETA Visa. We provide you with the opportunity to review and change your details during the application process but when you proceed with your credit card transaction no refund will be provided if you have made an error or the application is not approved.
If you are not eligible for an ETA Visa, you should contact your nearest Australian visa office.
back to topWhen you arrive at your exit point and entry points to Australia, authorities will confirm online that you have an ETA Visa and will provide you with authority to board, travel and enter Australia.
Travellers will not be allowed to depart from their exit point or enter Australia without a valid ETA Visa.
Payment is only by credit card and immediately processed through WorldPay using the latest security protocols. Accepted credit cards are Visa, Visa Delta, Visa Electron, MasterCard, American Express, Switch, Solo, JCB.
Last Updated 15 July 2008 - © Copyright 2008