Australia: Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601)
Checking whether an Australian ETA site is real? Applications only go through the official Australian ETA app, published by Home Affairs. The Australian Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) is available to eligible passport holders for tourism or business visitor activity.
Who needs it
Holders of eligible passports. Work is not permitted on an ETA, and Australian citizens are ineligible.
Key facts
- Valid for up to one year or passport validity, whichever is shorter, with stays of up to three months per visit.
- Applications are made only through the official Australian ETA app, on a phone with a camera and NFC.
- Each person applies separately, including children.
Watch out for
Because the app is the only application channel, treat any website that asks you to pay to lodge an ETA with suspicion.
Before you pay
Check that the address matches the link above, confirm the amount on the portal, and never pay a site that adds a large service fee. Our guide to spotting fake visa websites explains the warning signs, and the FAQ covers common questions.
This page is a summary for general information and can go out of date, and exemptions depend on your own nationality, so always confirm on the official portal. See our disclaimer.