The Australian ETA visa system
An ETA is an electronically stored authority for travel to Australia which replaces the traditional visa label /
stamp in a passport. It can be viewed and checked by all airline and cruise operators around the world
through an electronic travel reservation system.
When you arrive to check in, the airlines and cruise operators can check your visa by accessing the
Government's electronic visa database.
AustralianOnlineVisas.com has authorised access to the Australian Government's electronic visa
system and can arrange an electronic holiday or business visa for you. We will send you a
comprehensive email that confirms that your visa has been issued and all other relevant details (dates of
validity, conditions etc). Remember that the holder of an ETA does not have a visa label placed in their
passport.
When you arrive to check in, the airlines and cruise operators can check your visa by accessing the
electronic visa system and confirming the visa through your passport number.
ETA Visas and Eligibility
All visitors to Australian except for Australian and New Zealand citizens require a visa to enter Australia.
This includes children listed in the passports of their parents who must have an individual visa issued,
using the passport details of the parent.
ETA's are available to people holding valid passports from the following countries:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong,
Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway,
Sweden, Switzerland, Singapore, Spain, South Korea, United Kingdom, USA and The Vatican.
If you are not the citizen of one of these countries, we can not issue you an ETA. You will have to apply at
your nearest Australian Diplomatic Mission.
The tourist ETA visa...
The Tourist ETA Visa is valid for 12 months from date of issue for multiple entries of up to three months
per entry. You are not permitted to work in Australia with this visa. If you intend to stay for longer than 3
months (even just 1 day), then you should apply for a long stay visa at your nearest Australian Diplomatic
Mission, or extend your visa at a Department of Immigration office in Australia.
The total cost of the ETA is Aud$12.50 (approx. £6). There are no hidden or extra costs.
The Business ETA Visa...
ETA Business Visas are designed for business people visiting Australia for conferences, visiting
subsidiaries, investigating markets or conducting business. They do not permit the holder to work and
can not be extended. (For a work visa, or if you wish to stay longer than 3 months on any one stay, you
must contact the nearest Australian Diplomatic Mission.)
There are two kinds of ETA Business Visa. The first is valid from the date of issue for the life of the
passport. It allows multiple entries into Australia for stays up to 3 months. The Australian Government
charges a A$75 fee for this visa (in addition to our fee) which is charged to your credit card when we
process your visa application. The other business visa is valid for one year, allows multiple entry with a
maximum 3 month stay. The Australian Government charges no fee for this.
The total cost of the ETA is Aud$12.50 (approx. £6). There are no or extra hidden costs, unless you chose
the long validity business ETA visa.
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