Australia GO eVisa application

Everyone who is not a citizen of Australia needs to apply for a visa before travelling to the country.

Citizens of New Zealand are the only exception. In most cases, New Zealand passport holders are eligible for a Subclass 444 Special Category visa issued on arrival or once in Australia.

Application form

Travellers from many other countries can get a visa for Australia online. There are 2 different online visas for Australia - the ETA and the eVisitor. Which one a visitor needs depends on their nationality.

The Australia online visa application is fast, simple, and secure.

Fill in the Australian visa application form

To apply for your Australian eVisitor or ETA, all you have to do is complete the relevant Australia online visa application form. The forms are quick and easy to complete.

Personal and passport information is required. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Country of citizenship
  • Family name
  • First/given names
  • Gender
  • Date of birth
  • Country of birth
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • Passport number
  • Country of passport
  • Passport date of issue and of expiry

You also need to indicate whether you are visiting for tourism or business.

How to complete the Australian online visa application

The details provided on the Australia online visa application need to match those shown on your passport exactly. You must apply for your visa and travel to Australia using the same passport.

According to the Migration Act Policy regulation, if you lose your passport, and the new passport details do not match your application, you must apply for a new ETA. Lost passports must be reported to the relevant authorities—check the appropriate procedure with your consulate if this happens to you.

If an applicant is found to have provided false information or incorrect documentation during the Australia visa registration, then the visa may be rejected immediately.

The Australian migration Authority will advise the applicant of this, and they may be able to re-apply with the correct documentation or for a different visa.

Applicants may be given the chance to comment on why the information provided was false.

Australia Visa Application (ETA or eVisitor)

Advantages of applying for the online visa

Australian electronic visas make applying for a travel permit for Australia easier and faster than it used to be:

  • No need to visit an embassy or consulate in person to file a request. For many visitors, that means less money and time spent travelling to the diplomatic mission.
  • The application is 100% paperless and all documents can be uploaded in electronic format. Since the visa is sent via email, it will not be necessary to visit an office to pick it up.
  • Electronic applications are typically quicker than traditional paper ones. The request can be sent 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with no need to wait for an embassy appointment.

Why apply for an Australian eVisitor or ETA?

As outlined above, there are many advantages to applying online. The ETA and eVisitor visa are among the quickest visas to obtain for Australia and they are only available electronically.

They have a minimal requirement list with a reduced number of supporting documents to submit

Although an applicant may be eligible for several types of visas, other visas may involve a longer application and more supporting documents, especially if they are intended for longer-term travel or residency.

You do not need to be worried about automatic processes: each application is reviewed individually. Should it be rejected, you’ll receive a detailed explanation. The outcome may also stipulate if there are any review options available.

Benefit from Embassy Registration

Citizens of Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada can benefit from an additional Embassy Registration service when applying for their Australian travel permit.

This means you’ll get easy access to consular assistance and keep up to date with any travel alerts while you’re in Australia.

There’s no need to fill out any extra forms — simply check the Embassy Registration box when filling out your ETA or eVisitor visa application on this site.

Who can apply online for an Australian eVisitor visa or ETA?

Travellers who meet the Australia visa requirements can apply online.

Your nationality determines whether you are eligible to get the eVisitor visa or ETA online. For example, U.S. or Taiwan passport holders must request the Australian ETA, while most Europeans will need the eVisitor.

Depending on the nationality selected, the form will automatically apply for the eVisitor Australia or submit an ETA Australia application.

All applicants must meet the health and character requirements set by the Australian government’s Migration Act.

Those with a criminal conviction and more than 1 year spent in jail are not eligible for an online visa. They need to apply for another kind of visa to travel to Australia with the criminal conviction.

Review and confirm payment of visa fees

You should review your application to ensure the information you have provided is correct.

The final step is to pay the Australia visa fee by debit or credit card:

  • Choose the type of card for payment
  • Provide cardholder name
  • Type card number
  • Include expiration Date
  • Confirm CVV security code

Visa processing times

Most visas are reviewed and approved within hours. In fact, around 90% of applications are processed within a single day.

For travellers who need their visa at short notice, there is a 1-hour priority service. Simply select “Priority Processing” during the application process.

Application form

Receive the approved Australian visa

You need to provide an email address when filling out your Australia visa application. You’ll receive your ETA or eVisitor by email.

Within 2 days of submitting your Australia visa registration, you can expect to receive a decision on your application by email.

If you cannot find the email in your main inbox, check the Spam or Junk email folders before contacting our customer support team.

Once you’ve received your visa, you should print a copy ready to present to Australian border control on arrival.

FAQ about applying for an Australian visa

How long does it take to get an Australian visa (ETA or eVisitor)? Toggle faqs

Being an electronic process, the Australian ETA and eVisitor visas are very quick to obtain. If the application is filled out correctly and the requirements are met, the immigration department will review the request within 1-2 business days. Many applications are approved within hours.

Applicants should be aware that delays may occur. That is especially the case if:

  • The application was submitted during or near public holidays
  • The information and/or documents submitted are incorrect/incomplete

It is highly advisable to review your application and the information provided thoroughly before submitting your online form.

What passport requirements need to be met to apply for an Australian visa? Toggle faqs

This will depend on the visa type. For many electronic visas, the passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the intended date of arrival in Australia. This is true for ordinary passports, emergency passports, and temporary passports.

Visitors should check the visa requirements that apply to their nationality and type of passport before completing the Australian visa application.

All foreigners must travel with the passport used to apply for the visa. The electronic visa and the passport are directly linked.

If the visa and passport information does not match, entry to Australia could be refused.

Do I need to have a flight booked before applying for an Australian visa? Toggle faqs

In general, it is not necessary to have a plane ticket booked as part of the ETA and eVisitor visa requirements for Australia. Other visas may have different requirements and you should check these before applying

Australian ETA and eVisitor visa applications are processed quickly. However, applicants should submit their request well in advance to allow enough time for potential delays that may affect their travel plans.

Whether to purchase a flight ticket in advance is a personal choice. Visitors should note that a denied visa may mean that they cannot board their flight.

If I already possess a valid Australian ETA or eVisitor, can I apply for a new one? Toggle faqs

In general, it is possible to apply for 2 Australian visas at the same time or to apply for a second Australian visa while one is still valid, unless that goes against the specific visa requirements and terms and conditions.

However, it is not possible to hold 2 valid visas for Australia at the same time. This means that should the application be successful, the new visa may cancel the one that was valid at the time of application.

Some visas cannot be requested while the applicant is in Australia. Other types of visas require the applicant to be in the country when they apply.

Foreign visitors must check the specific conditions and requirements that apply to their case before requesting a visa.