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Australia ETA: who can apply, the fee and the official app

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 5 Nov 2026

In brief

You can get an ETA only with a valid passport from one of the listed countries or jurisdictions; a non-citizen passport, certificate of identity or other travel document such as a Titre de Voyage cannot be used.1 There is a service charge of AUD 20 to use the Australian ETA app, and no other charge is payable for an ETA.1 In most cases Home Affairs gives the result of an ETA application immediately; it may take longer if the application is not completed correctly or more information is needed.1

Apply only in the official Australian ETA app. Information is on the official site: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Other websites are not the government's.

Checked 5 Nov 2026Source: Department of Home Affairs (Australia)Report a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Who can get one
  4. Who doesn't need one
  5. Official website
  6. Fee
  7. Fee history
  8. Validity and stay
  9. How to apply
  10. Warnings about other sites
  11. Processing time
  12. More
  13. Recent changes
  14. Australia ETA for US citizens
  15. Australia ETA for Canadians
  16. Australia ETA for UK citizens
  17. Australia ETA for Indian citizens
  18. FAQ
  19. Sources
  20. About this page

Australia ETA at a glance

Who can get itPassports from 34 listed countries and jurisdictions are eligible for an ETA (Taiwan excluding official or diplomatic passports; for the United Kingdom, British Citizen and British National (Overseas) passports).1
FeeThere is a service charge of AUD 20 to use the Australian ETA app, and no other charge is payable for an ETA.1
Valid forThe ETA is valid for travel to Australia for 12 months or for the period the passport is valid, whichever is shorter; the 12 months start on the grant date unless another substantive visa is already in effect.1
Stay per visitYou can stay in Australia for 3 months after each entry, and the ETA cannot be extended.1
Official websitehomeaffairs.gov.au2online.immi.gov.au1
Official appAustralian ETA app1
DecisionIn most cases Home Affairs gives the result of an ETA application immediately; it may take longer if the application is not completed correctly or more information is needed.1

Who can get an Australia ETA

  • You can get an ETA only with a valid passport from one of the listed countries or jurisdictions; a non-citizen passport, certificate of identity or other travel document such as a Titre de Voyage cannot be used.

    You must hold a valid passport from one of these countries or jurisdictions to be eligible for an ETA. You cannot apply for an ETA with a non-citizen passport, certificate of identity or other travel document, such as a Titre de Voyage.Department of Home Affairs · checked

  • Passports from 34 listed countries and jurisdictions are eligible for an ETA (Taiwan excluding official or diplomatic passports; for the United Kingdom, British Citizen and British National (Overseas) passports).

    Have an eligible passport ... You must hold a valid passport from one of these countries or jurisdictions to be eligible for an ETA.Department of Home Affairs · checked

    Show the list: 34 countries and territories
    • 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—British Citizen
    • United Kingdom—British National (Overseas)
    • United States
    • Vatican City

Who doesn't need an Australia ETA

  • Australian citizens cannot apply for an ETA even with an ETA-eligible passport; they have an automatic right of entry and do not need a visa.

    Department of Home Affairs · checked

Official website and app

How much an Australia ETA costs

Australia ETA fee history

Each amount with the act or notice that set it, newest first.

  1. There is a service charge of AUD 20 to use the Australian ETA app, and no other charge is payable for an ETA. Department of Home Affairs · checked
  2. From 1 August 1996 the fee for an Electronic Travel Authority (Class UD) visa was nil, except AUD 35 for the Business Entrant (Long Validity) subclass 956. Set by: Migration Regulations (Amendment), Statutory Rules 1996 No. 75, Schedule 1 Part 2 item 2.1 (inserting item 1208A). Federal Register of Legislation · checked

How long an Australia ETA lasts and how long you can stay

  • The ETA is valid for travel to Australia for 12 months or for the period the passport is valid, whichever is shorter; the 12 months start on the grant date unless another substantive visa is already in effect.

    Department of Home Affairs · checked

  • The ETA is granted with multiple entry: you can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want while it is valid.

    Department of Home Affairs · checked

  • You can stay in Australia for 3 months after each entry, and the ETA cannot be extended.

    Department of Home Affairs · checked

How to apply for an Australia ETA

Apply only in the official Australian ETA app. Information is on the official site: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Other websites are not the government's.

  • All ETA-eligible passport holders must apply using the Australian ETA app; ETAs cannot be applied for through a website.

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  • Apply from outside Australia in the Australian ETA app: scan your passport, take a photo of yourself, answer the questions, pay the service fee and submit.

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  • Authorised travel agents and industry representatives can also lodge an ETA for you in the app, but you must be physically present.

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  • To apply in the app you need a mobile device with a camera, NFC and location services enabled, a valid email address and a valid payment method for the service fee.

    Department of Home Affairs · checked

Official warnings about other sites

Only what governments, regulators and courts have published, quoted word for word. We don't label any website ourselves.

  • The Australian Embassy and Consulates in the USA say they are aware of third-party websites purporting to be associated with the Department of Home Affairs that charge exorbitant fees to lodge ETAs, and list five known websites that are not official Department-approved platforms for an ETA application.

    We are aware of third-party websites purporting to be associated with the Department of Home Affairs (the Department), charging exorbitant fees to lodge ETAs on behalf of visa applicants. ... Some of the known websites which are not official Department-approved platforms to make an ETA application are: https://www.jsdimmigrations.com https://www.jsdvisa.com https://australiaevisas.org https://australiavacationsonline.com https://www.ivisa.com/Australian Embassy and Consulates in the United States · checked · read from an archived copy of 6 Feb 2026

  • The Australian High Commission in Canada says it is aware of third-party websites purporting to be associated with the Department of Home Affairs that charge exorbitant fees to lodge ETAs; you are being scammed if you apply via a website or pay more than AUD 20, and it lists four known websites that are not official Departmental approved platforms.

    We are aware of third-party websites purporting to be associated with the Department of Home Affairs (the Department), charging exorbitant fees to lodge ETAs on behalf of visa applicants. ... Be aware that you are being scammed if: you apply for your ETA via a website – ETAs can only be applied for using the ETA app you pay more than AUD20 to lodge the application ... Some of the known websites which are not official Departmental approved platforms to make an ETA application are: https://www.jsdimmigrations.com https://www.jsdvisa.com https://australiaevisas.org https://australiavacationsonline.comAustralian High Commission, Canada · checked

  • The Australian Embassy in Jordan gives the same warning about third-party websites charging exorbitant fees to lodge ETAs and lists the same four websites as not official Departmental approved platforms.

    We are aware of third-party websites purporting to be associated with the Department of Home Affairs (the Department), charging exorbitant fees to lodge ETAs on behalf of visa applicants. ... Some of the known websites which are not official Departmental approved platforms to make an ETA application are: https://www.jsdimmigrations.com https://www.jsdvisa.com https://australiaevisas.org https://australiavacationsonline.comAustralian Embassy, Jordan · checked

  • The Australian Consulate-General in Hong Kong gives the same warning about third-party websites charging exorbitant fees to lodge ETAs and lists the same four websites as not official Departmental approved platforms.

    We are aware of third-party websites purporting to be associated with the Department of Home Affairs (the Department), charging exorbitant fees to lodge ETAs on behalf of visa applicants. ... Some of the known websites which are not official Departmental approved platforms to make an ETA application are: https://www.jsdimmigrations.com https://www.jsdvisa.com https://australiaevisas.org https://australiavacationsonline.comAustralian Consulate-General, Hong Kong · checked

  • Scamwatch (ACCC) warned on 26 August 2011 about scam websites that falsely claim government affiliation and charge a fee for services offered freely or at a lower cost by government, including travel documents; it does not name the ETA or any site.

    SCAMwatch is warning small businesses and consumers to be on the look out for scam websites that either falsely claim to be affiliated with government or boast bogus government endorsements. ... These scams operate through websites which charge a fee for services offered freely or at a lower cost by government or charge for services they never end up delivering. ... travel documentsPublished ACCC · checked · read from an archived copy of 14 May 2026

How long an Australia ETA takes

  • In most cases Home Affairs gives the result of an ETA application immediately; it may take longer if the application is not completed correctly or more information is needed.

    Department of Home Affairs · checked

More about the Australia ETA

  • You can check the details and status of your ETA in VEVO, or in the Australian ETA app with the "Visa check" function.

    Department of Home Affairs · checked

  • The ETA is linked to the passport used to apply; it ceases when that passport expires or is replaced, and a new ETA is needed.

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  • The ETA page says European passport holders may be eligible for an eVisitor (subclass 651) visa, which has no application charge.

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Recent changes

  1. The Electronic Travel Authority (Class UD) was inserted into the Migration Regulations as item 1208A of Schedule 1 by amendments commencing on 1 August 1996. Federal Register of Legislation (Australian Government): Migration Regulations (Amendment), Statutory Rules 1996 No. 75 (F1996B03564), as made · checked

Australia ETA for US citizens

ETA, 3 months after each entry Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601), applied for in the Australian ETA app; valid 12 months, multiple entries.

Department of Home Affairs · checked

  • The US is on the official list of nationalities that can apply for an Australia ETA. Passports from 34 listed countries and jurisdictions are eligible for an ETA (Taiwan excluding official or diplomatic passports; for the United Kingdom, British Citizen and British National (Overseas) passports).

    Department of Home Affairs · checked

Everything for this trip: Australia visa for US citizens.

Australia ETA for Canadians

ETA, 3 months after each entry Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601), applied for in the Australian ETA app; valid 12 months, multiple entries.

Department of Home Affairs · checked

  • Canada is on the official list of nationalities that can apply for an Australia ETA. Passports from 34 listed countries and jurisdictions are eligible for an ETA (Taiwan excluding official or diplomatic passports; for the United Kingdom, British Citizen and British National (Overseas) passports).

    Department of Home Affairs · checked

Everything for this trip: Australia visa for Canadians.

Australia ETA for UK citizens

ETA, 3 months after each entry Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601), applied for in the Australian ETA app; valid 12 months, multiple entries.

Department of Home Affairs · checked

  • The UK is on the official list of nationalities that can apply for an Australia ETA. Passports from 34 listed countries and jurisdictions are eligible for an ETA (Taiwan excluding official or diplomatic passports; for the United Kingdom, British Citizen and British National (Overseas) passports).

    Department of Home Affairs · checked

Everything for this trip: Australia visa for British citizens.

Australia ETA for Indian citizens

Visa required

Department of Home Affairs · checked

  • India is not on the official list of nationalities that can apply for an Australia ETA. Passports from 34 listed countries and jurisdictions are eligible for an ETA (Taiwan excluding official or diplomatic passports; for the United Kingdom, British Citizen and British National (Overseas) passports).

    Department of Home Affairs · checked

Everything for this trip: Australia visa for Indian citizens.

FAQ

What is the official Australia ETA website?

Official information site: homeaffairs.gov.au. Official information site: online.immi.gov.au. Official app: Australian ETA app.

How much does an Australia ETA cost?

There is a service charge of AUD 20 to use the Australian ETA app, and no other charge is payable for an ETA. There is no visa application charge (VAC) for an ETA; the application service fee to use the Australian ETA app is AUD 20. Under the Migration Regulations 1994 the visa application charge for an Electronic Travel Authority (Class UD) visa is nil (Schedule 1, subitem 1208A(2)).

Do US citizens need an Australia ETA?

US citizens: ETA, 3 months after each entry (Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601), applied for in the Australian ETA app; valid 12 months, multiple entries), according to Department of Home Affairs, checked 2 Nov 2026. The US is on the official list of nationalities that can apply for an Australia ETA. See Australia ETA for US citizens.

Do Canadians need an Australia ETA?

Canadian citizens: ETA, 3 months after each entry (Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601), applied for in the Australian ETA app; valid 12 months, multiple entries), according to Department of Home Affairs, checked 2 Nov 2026. Canada is on the official list of nationalities that can apply for an Australia ETA. See Australia ETA for Canadians.

How long does an Australia ETA take?

In most cases Home Affairs gives the result of an ETA application immediately; it may take longer if the application is not completed correctly or more information is needed.

How long is an Australia ETA valid?

The ETA is valid for travel to Australia for 12 months or for the period the passport is valid, whichever is shorter; the 12 months start on the grant date unless another substantive visa is already in effect. You can stay in Australia for 3 months after each entry, and the ETA cannot be extended.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Department of Home Affairs (Australia): who can get one, who doesn't need one, official website, fee, fee history, validity and stay, how to apply, processing time, more, entry rules and by nationalityimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au · checked
  2. Australian High Commission, Canada: official website, how to apply and warnings about other sitescanada.embassy.gov.au · checked
  3. Federal Register of Legislation (Australian Government): Migration Regulations 1994, compilation F2026C01017 of 2 October 2026 (regulation 2.07AB, Schedule 1 item 1208A): feelegislation.gov.au · checked
  4. Federal Register of Legislation (Australian Government): fee history and recent changeslegislation.gov.au · checked
  5. Australian Embassy and Consulates in the United States: warnings about other sitesusa.embassy.gov.au · checked · read from an archived copy of 6 Feb 2026
  6. Australian Embassy, Jordan: warnings about other sitesjordan.embassy.gov.au · checked
  7. Australian Consulate-General, Hong Kong: warnings about other siteshongkong.china.embassy.gov.au · checked
  8. Scamwatch, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC): warnings about other sitesscamwatch.gov.au · checked · read from an archived copy of 14 May 2026
  9. Department of Home Affairs (Australia): entry rulesimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au · checked

More: Australia entry rules by nationality · all visa guides.

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By the Visa Almanac editorial team. Every rule, fee and date on this page comes from the official sources listed above, each read on the day shown; where they are silent, we say so. Editorial policy · Change log

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