Australia ETA — What It Covers
Eligible travellers apply online for the Australia ETA for tourism, business visits, family visits and short study — no embassy visit.
Standard Eta Tourist eVisa
Tourist ETA
Do I need a visa for Australia?
Visa-exempt travellers do not need a visa for short visits to Australia, but must hold an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) before they travel — applied for online and linked to the passport. Travelling on a US passport, you do need an Australia ETA — the options available to you are Standard Eta Tourist eVisa, Tourist ETA.
Australia ETA Fees & Cost
Australia visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Australia and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
| Visa type | Government fee | Max stay | Our service from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Eta Tourist eVisa | $13.00 | 90 days | $59.00 |
| Tourist ETA | $13.00 | 90 days | $59.00 |
Australia ETA Processing Time
Australia asks travellers to apply at least 24 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 20–24 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Australia government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How to Get Your Australia ETA — Step by Step
Australia ETA Requirements
Select a category below. All Australia visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Why Australia ETA Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
Australia ETA: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
Current Travel Advisories for Australia
Australia ETA Requirements by Nationality
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Australia ETA FAQ
What Travelers Say About Our Australia ETA Service
Nearby Countries — Visa Requirements
Australia ETA & visa requirements for other passport holders
Visa eligibility, fees and available visa types vary by passport. Choose your nationality for Australia visa requirements specific to you.
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
- ▶Australia Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
- ▶U.S. Department of State — Australia Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
- ▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
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