Electronic Travel Authority 601
Applied for through the Australian ETA app by eligible passport holders.
In force
Who it is for
Eligible passport holders (for example the USA, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK).
Main requirements
- An eligible passport; apply through the Australian ETA app.
- Valid 12 months, stays up to 3 months each visit; no work.
Where you apply from
Through the app, outside Australia.
Your journey, step by step
From the first enquiry to the decision and after, with how a registered migration agent helps at each step. No step promises an outcome.
- Apply in the app
Use the official Australian ETA app.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent usually not needed. - Travel
Stay up to 3 months each visit.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent
Government charges from 1 July 2026
Paid to the Department of Home Affairs, not to us.
| Applicant or item | Charge (A$) |
|---|---|
| Visa application charge | Nil |
| App service charge | A$20 |
Check every charge in the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator.
Processing times
Home Affairs Global visa processing times, updated 29 September 2026 (applications finalised to 31 August 2026). Read 22 October 2026. A guide only, not a promise.
| ETA | 50% in under 1 day, 90% in under 1 day |
|---|
Common refusal reasons
- Character or previous breaches.
Document checklist
Tick items as you gather them. Your ticks stay on this device only.
- Application
Recent and upcoming changes
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Talk it through before you apply.
The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts after a written service agreement.
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice for your situation. Rules and charges change; check the official sources before you act.