British passport · Australia
Do British citizens need a visa for Australia?
In brief
No visa, but an online authorisation: British passport holders need an online travel authorisation before they travel to Australia (3 months after each entry).
Australia ETA fee for British citizens: The ETA (subclass 601) has no visa charge; the only cost is an AUD 20 service charge for using the Australian ETA app. ≈ GBP 10 at the ECB rate of . Official fee. Source: Department of Home Affairs, checked .
Australia ETA processing time for British citizens: In most cases the ETA result comes immediately; Home Affairs suggests not making travel arrangements until the ETA is granted. Source: Department of Home Affairs, checked .
Conditions: Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601), applied for in the Australian ETA app; valid 12 months, multiple entries.
Also: ETA · 3 months after each entry (Free eVisitor (subclass 651), applied for online in ImmiAccount; valid 12 months, multiple entries).
You must hold a valid passport from one of these countries or jurisdictions to be eligible for an ETA.
Department of Home Affairs (Australia)
Checked 2 Nov 2026Source: Department of Home Affairs (Australia)Apply only at online.immi.gov.auReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | ETA · 3 months after each entryElectronic Travel Authority (subclass 601), applied for in the Australian ETA app; valid 12 months, multiple entries. |
|---|---|
| Stay | 3 months after each entry |
| Validity and entries | The eVisitor is valid for 12 months from the grant date, with multiple entries and stays of up to 3 months each time.2An ETA is valid for 12 months, or until your passport expires if sooner, with multiple entries and stays of up to 3 months each time.1 |
| Official fee | British citizens can choose the eVisitor (subclass 651), which is free.2The ETA (subclass 601) has no visa charge; the only cost is an AUD 20 service charge for using the Australian ETA app.1 |
| Official processing | In most cases the ETA result comes immediately; Home Affairs suggests not making travel arrangements until the ETA is granted.1 |
| Where to apply | The eVisitor is applied for online through ImmiAccount from outside Australia; do not arrange travel until Home Affairs confirms the grant in writing.2Official site: online.immi.gov.au |
Do British citizens need a visa for Australia?
The Department of Home Affairs (Australia) lists the UK among the countries whose nationals need an online travel authorisation before they travel. Stay: 3 months after each entry. Conditions: Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601), applied for in the Australian ETA app; valid 12 months, multiple entries.
“You must hold a valid passport from one of these countries or jurisdictions to be eligible for an ETA.”
Conditions and exceptions
Anyone with a criminal conviction in any country should apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) instead and provide evidence about the conviction.
If you have a criminal conviction in any country, we will need more information from you. You should apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) and provide evidence about your criminal convictions.
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Australia visa types for British citizens
ETA · 3 months after each entry Free eVisitor (subclass 651), applied for online in ImmiAccount; valid 12 months, multiple entries.
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The eVisitor is valid for 12 months from the grant date, with multiple entries and stays of up to 3 months each time.
Department of Home Affairs · checkedAn ETA is valid for 12 months, or until your passport expires if sooner, with multiple entries and stays of up to 3 months each time.
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How to apply
The eVisitor is applied for online through ImmiAccount from outside Australia; do not arrange travel until Home Affairs confirms the grant in writing.
Department of Home Affairs · checkedApply for the ETA in the Australian ETA app while you are outside Australia; you must also be outside Australia when it is granted.
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Fee
British citizens can choose the eVisitor (subclass 651), which is free.
Department of Home Affairs · checkedThe ETA (subclass 601) has no visa charge; the only cost is an AUD 20 service charge for using the Australian ETA app.
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These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
In most cases the ETA result comes immediately; Home Affairs suggests not making travel arrangements until the ETA is granted.
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Documents and entry checks
Not stated by the official sources we read, beyond a valid passport.
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Australia visa-free for British citizens now?
There is no visa, but British citizens need an online travel authorisation before they travel (3 months after each entry). Conditions: Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601), applied for in the Australian ETA app; valid 12 months, multiple entries.
How much does an Australia visa cost for British citizens?
British citizens can choose the eVisitor (subclass 651), which is free. The ETA (subclass 601) has no visa charge; the only cost is an AUD 20 service charge for using the Australian ETA app.
Can I get an Australia visa in 7 days?
In most cases the ETA result comes immediately; Home Affairs suggests not making travel arrangements until the ETA is granted.
Other trips on a British passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Department of Home Affairs (Australia): entry rule, fees, visa types, processing time, how to apply and entry conditions
- Department of Home Affairs (Australia): visa types, fees and how to apply