There are several types of visas available to travel to Australia. Most European travellers can apply for an eVisitor visa. However, some travellers can only apply for an ETA. On this page, you will find more information about the differences between these two types of visas for Australia.
You can easily apply online for the eVisitor visa for Australia. Once granted, you will be allowed to travel to Australia an unlimited number of times during a period of 12 months, either for tourism or for business. You can stay in the country for up to a a maximum of 3 months. Most European travellers can apply for an eVisitor visa. Travellers whose nationality is not eligible for an eVisitor visa can apply for an ETA.
Apply for your eVisitor visa nowThe acronym ETA stands for Electronic Travel Authority. Several countries, such as Canada and the United Kingdom, have similar electronic travel permits, and the application process takes place entirely online. Once the visa application approved, you will receive a digital confirmation allowing you to travel to Australia at once, either by plane or cruise ship.
In the list below you can see the eligible countries for the eVisitor visa. These include most European countries, like the United Kingdom. Certain countries are not eligible for the eVisitor visa, but for an ETA. Check first if you can apply for the eVisitor visa based on your nationality, as this type of visa is cheaper.
| Nationalities that can apply for an eVisitor visa | ||
|---|---|---|
| • Belgium | • Bulgaria | • Cyprus |
| • Denmark | • Germany | • Estonia |
| • Finland | • France | • Greece |
| • Hungary | • Ireland | • Iceland |
| • Italy | • Croatia | • Latvia |
| • Liechtenstein | • Lithuania | • Luxembourg |
| • Malta | • Monaco | • Netherlands |
| • Norway | • Austria | • Poland |
| • Portugal | • San Marino | • Romania |
| • Slovenia | • Slovakia | • Spain |
| • Czech Republic | • Vatican City | • United Kingdom* |
| • Sweden | • Switzerland | |
*UK nationals can apply for an eVisitor visa as long as they are British citizens. If the following mentions appear on their passport: British National (Overseas), British Overseas Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person or British Subject they are not entitled to apply for the eVisitor.
In that case, you'd better apply for an eVisitor visa:
Open the application formIn that case, you are not eligible to apply for an eVisitor visa. However, you can apply for an ETA if you are a national of one of the countries listed below.
| The below nationalities may not apply for an eVisitor visa | ||
|---|---|---|
| • Andorra | • Brunei | • Canada |
| • Hongkong | • Japan | • Malasya |
| • Singapour | • Taiwan* | • Overseas territories of the United Kingdom** |
| • United States of America | • South Korea | |
*Except for travellers with official or diplomatic passports.
**The ETA Australia is available to travellers with a UK passport with the mention: British National (Overseas) or British Overseas Citizen.
The eVisitor visa and the Australia ETA have different application procedures. You can easily apply for the eVisitor through this website. Fill in the eVisitor form completely, fulfill the payment and submit a scan of your passport. After this, the Australian immigration services will process your application. As soon as your visa will be aproved, you will receive an email confirmation, and you will be able to travel immediately.
In that case, you can submit your application via your smartphone. First, download the Australian immigration service app. It permits you to manage the whole ETA application process. If you meet the requirements for both the eVisitor visa and the Australia ETA, you'd better apply for the eVisitor visa.
Applying for an eVisitor visa through this website, has a cost of €