Australia Online Visas
Apply online with HandyVisas for your Australia eVisitor or ETA — both valid for 12 months with multiple entries, processed in just 1–2 days.
This page was written and reviewed by the HandyVisas Expert Team of immigration consultants and visa specialists. Last updated: August 26, 2025.

Australia Visa Types
You can apply for an Australia visa online if you meet the eligibility criteria.
There are 2 different types of online visas for Australia. Which type you can apply for depends on your nationality.
- The Australia eVisitor visa is open to travelers from a number of European countries.
- The Australia Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is available to citizens from countries around the world.
If you’re traveling for business you can attend meetings or conferences with an ETA or eVisitor visa. You cannot do paid work in Australia without an official work permit.
Highlights
Two options available: apply online for an eVisitor or ETA.
12-month validity with multiple entries allowed.
Stay up to 3 months per visit for tourism, business, or transit purposes.
Fast processing: approval within 1–2 days (priority service in 1 hour).
Secure process with expert support and a 99% success rate.
Australia eVisitor Visa
The Australia eVisitor online visa allows citizens of most European countries to travel to Australia for short stays.
To get the eVisitor visa, you must complete the application form online before traveling to Australia.
Once approved, it’s valid for 12 months and allows multiple entries for stays up to 3 months.
You can use it to visit for tourism, business, or short-term training or study opportunities of less than 3 months.
To stay for longer periods in Australia, apply for a visa at an Australian Consulate or Embassy.
Requirements to Apply for Australia eVisitor
The necessary Australia eVisitor visa documents are:
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Passport valid for at least 6 months
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Active email address
Your approved eVisitor travel authorization is automatically linked to your passport. You must travel with the same passport as you applied with.
List of Eligible Countries for Australia eVisitor
Check the list of nationalities who are eligible for the eVisitor visa for Australia:
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Republic of Cyprus
- Romania
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
Handy Services Includes
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Fast processing time
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Expert application review
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Online support available
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99% application success rate
eVisitor Processing Time 1-2 days
Government Fee 0 USD
Our Service Fee From 59 USD
- Embassy Registration
- Priority Services (1H)
TOTAL From 59 USD
FAQ About Australia eVisitor Visa
Australia ETA Online
The Australia ETA is an Electronic Travel Authorization that allows international travelers to visit the country. It’s issued for short-term stays for tourism and business purposes. You can also study short courses or take part in training.
The ETA allows multiple entries to Australia during its 12-month validity. You’re allowed to stay for a maximum of 3 months per visit.
To get your ETA, you must apply online before you travel. You’ll be required to provide personal details and passport information.
The ETA does not allow you to work, or to stay for longer than 3 months in Australia. For these travel purposes, apply for a visa at your closest embassy or consulate.
Entry Requirements Australia with the ETA
The necessary Australia ETA visa documents are:
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Valid passport issued by an eligible country
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Valid credit or debit card to pay the ETA Australia fee
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Current email address
Once approved, your ETA is automatically linked to your passport.
You must travel to Australia with the same passport used to apply for the ETA. If you have renewed your passport since applying for any reason, you must reapply for a new ETA and register it to your new passport.
Countries Eligible for Australia ETA
See below the list of countries whose citizens may apply for the ETA for Australia.
Here is the list without asterisks and numbers, with bullet points:
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brunei*
- Canada*
- Denmark*
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hong Kong*
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan*
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia*
- Malta
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Portugal
- San Marino
- Singapore*
- South Korea*
- Spain*
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan*
- United Kingdom (citizens and overseas territories)
- United States*
- Vatican City
- Citizens of these countries are able to apply for an ETA, but are not eligible for the eVisitor visa.
Other countries in this list (without an asterisk * ) are eligible for both the ETA and the eVisitor visa.
Handy Services Includes
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Fast processing time
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Expert application review
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Online support available
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99% success rate
eTA Processing Time 1-2 days
Government Fee 14 USD
Our Service Fee From 55 USD
- Embassy Registration
- Priority Services (1H)
TOTAL From 69 USD
FAQ About ETA for Australia
Check the Visa Policy for Australia
The visa policy of Australia determines which visa or travel authorization a foreign national needs to visit the country. The requirements for each individual depend on a number of factors, including nationality, length of stay, and purpose of travel.
Electronic visas and travel authorizations — known as the eVisitor visa and ETA — are available for holders of over 40 different passports for stays of short periods for tourism or business.
The application process is 100% online. It’s the quickest and easiest way to get permission to enter Australia.
If your nationality is not eligible for an online visa or travel authorization, you must request a visa from an Australian embassy or consulate.
This also applies to citizens of any country who wish to live or work in Australia, or those who want to study or visit for more than 3 months.
Australian visa policy dictates that almost all visitors must apply for a visa in advance of their journey to the country. The only exceptions are citizens of New Zealand, who enjoy the right of abode and receive a Special Category Visa on arrival in Australia.
Australian immigration policy is generally consistent throughout the different states and territories that make up the mainland and many islands. However, to visit certain islands which are part of Australia or the Australian Antarctic Territory, special authorization is required from the government.
Here’s further information on Australia’s visa and entry policies:
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Australia has a visa on arrival called the Special Category Visa (SCV) (subclass 444). It’s only granted to citizens of New Zealand.
According to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement, New Zealanders have the right to visit, study, live, and work in Australia. The SCV is granted upon arrival in the country as proof of this right, counting as a tourist visa, business visa, residence permit, and work visa for Australia.
Unlike most foreign nationals, New Zealanders do not need to apply for an Australian visa in advance.
The SCV is valid until the date you next leave the country. When you return to Australia, another Special Category Visa is issued on arrival.
New Zealanders must not have any serious health conditions (particularly infectious diseases) or any criminal convictions with prison time of more than 12 months to be eligible for the SCV.
If you already hold a different type of temporary or permanent Australian visa, you will not be granted an SCV.
New Zealanders who come to Australia as military personnel on active duty or as a diplomat, are usually issued with a special purpose visa instead of an SCV.
Protected SCV
All SCVs issued after February 26, 2001 grant the holder limited access to Australian social security. New Zealanders who received their SCV after this date are not eligible for Australian citizenship unless they apply for and obtain permanent resident status.
New Zealanders who acquired a Special Category Visa before February 26, 2001 are known as "protected SCV holders". They’re eligible for most social security benefits and hold the same rights as permanent residents, including the ability to apply for Australian citizenship.
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All foreign travelers, apart from New Zealand nationals, must apply for a consular visa for Australia to work, live, or stay longer than 3 months in Australia.
If your nationality is not eligible for an online visa or ETA, you must get an embassy visa for Australia. This applies regardless of the purpose of your visit or how long you plan to stay in the country.
To apply, you must make an appointment at an Australian diplomatic mission overseas.
Below is a list of the nationalities which are not eligible for any type of online visa for Australia:
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Fiji
- French Guiana
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Ivory Coast
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Macau
- Macedonia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mali
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestine
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Russian Federation
- Rwanda
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
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Business visitors from a number of countries may visit Australia without a visa for up to 90 days with an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) with the “AUS” code on the reverse side.
Eligible nationalities include Brunei, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
If you do not hold the APEC card, you must request a visa in the normal way. Only ABTC holders on business trips of less than 90 days may enter the country visa-free.
This content has been reviewed by

Ekaterina Powell
US Immigration Attorney
Ekaterina Powell is a U.S. attorney licensed in the State of California, working in the area of U.S. immigration law for over 12 years. She has been featured as one of the top immigration lawyers in her state and city several times and has contributed to notable industry publications.