5th February 2012

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Visiting Australia

Australian Short Stay Visa options - ETA

Visitors visa

If you are planning a holiday visit or a short business trip to Australia, you will need to apply for either a visa or an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority). An ETA will let you spend up to three months in Australia.

This is the list of eligible passports to apply for an ETA through a travel agent, airline, specialist service provider or an Australian visa office outside Australia.

Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Brunei
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong (SAR)*
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg

Malaysia
Malta
Monaco
The Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Republic of San Marino
Singapore
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan**
United Kingdom - British Citizen
United Kingdom - British National (Overseas)
United States of America
Vatican City

What are the conditions?

Visitor ETA conditions

Valid for visits to Australia for tourism or to visit friends or relatives
Valid for multiple visits within 12 months from date of issue
Maximum length of each visit is three months
You must not work while in Australia

Short Validity Business ETA conditions

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.

Citizens of non-ETA eligible countries:

You should use our Visitor Visa Application Package.