Complete your Australia digital arrival declaration in 3 easy steps
Required for: All travelers entering Australia by air or sea, including Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, New Zealand citizens, and all foreign visa/ETA holders (every adult 18+ must submit an individual declaration; children under 18 may be included on a parent/guardian's ATD group declaration up to 4 children, or on an individual paper IPC).. Applying early? NomadicMart queues your declaration in advance and automatically submits it when the official window opens.
Verified details for Australia travel authorizations
Up to 72 hours (3 days) before arrival in Australia
Up to 72 hours (3 days) before arrival in Australia
Instant – 24 hours
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abf.gov.au
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All inbound travelers to Australia must submit the digital arrival declaration before border clearance.
Prepare these items before starting your application. You can submit clear digital photos taken with your smartphone.
Declaration Type (`ATDDeclarationType`: Individual or Group with up to 4 accompanying children under 18)
Arrival Date in Australia (`AusArrivalDate`, within 72 hours / 3 days before arrival)
Port of Arrival (`ArrivalPort`), Flight Number or Name of Ship (`FlightShipNameNumber`, 3–20 chars), and Country Where You Boarded This Flight/Ship (`FlightShipDepartCountry`)
Family / Surname (`FamilySurname`, max 100 chars) and Given Names (`GivenNames`, max 100 chars)
Date of Birth (`Dateofbirth`, DD-MM-YYYY; primary declarant must be 16+)
Passport Number (`PassportNumber`, 5–14 chars) and Passport Nationality (`PassportNationality`)
We handle the complexity of international government portals so you can focus on your journey.
Submit your passport details, transport itinerary, and Australia accommodation address via our mobile-friendly form.
Complete checkout with transparent all-inclusive pricing ($29); our queue engine files your card when the official window opens.
Receive your official ATD / IPC digital confirmation and QR code PDF directly in your email inbox.
All fees included upfront. Government fee + NomadicMart concierge service. Zero surprise checkout charges.
Compare applying directly through government portals against our full-service concierge experience.
| Feature | NomadicMart Concierge | Government Portal Self-Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Price & Transparency | Transparent all-inclusive $29 filing fee with advance queuing months ahead | Free government portal with strict filing window and no concierge review |
| Processing Time | Automatic scheduled submission the moment the government window opens | Must remember to file manually within the pre-departure window |
| Support | 24/7 dedicated human support via chat, WhatsApp, and email across all time zones | No live customer service available on the government portal |
| Error Handling | Specialist pre-check of passport MRZ, flight numbers, and address formatting | Typographical errors require re-submission at airport arrival kiosks |
| Refund Policy | Full service fee refund if your declaration cannot be submitted | Zero customer assistance for portal timeouts or formatting rejections |
Clear answers on eligibility, processing times, validity, and entry requirements.
You can submit the Australia Travel Declaration within 72 hours (3 calendar days) before your scheduled arrival in Australia.
The Australia Travel Declaration (ATD) is the digital replacement for the paper Incoming Passenger Card (IPC — Form 15). Both collect the exact same statutory customs, biosecurity, health, character, and migration questions. As the ABF rolls out the ATD Web Form across Australian airports (starting with WSI and Qantas flights into BNE, SYD, and MEL), travelers on non-participating flights still hand in the paper IPC.
Yes. Every person entering Australia—including Australian citizens, permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens—must complete an ATD or IPC. For New Zealand citizens, it also legally serves as the application for a Special Category Visa (Subclass 444).
Travelers aged 18+ may bring up to 2,250 mL (2.25 liters) of alcoholic beverages and up to 25 cigarettes (or 25 grams of tobacco products) plus one open packet. General overseas goods/gifts are duty-free up to AUD $900 per adult (AUD $450 per child under 18).
Always answer 'Yes' and declare it! If you declare an item on your ATD/IPC, a Biosecurity Officer will inspect it and you will never be fined even if the item is not permitted. Failing to declare biosecurity risk items carries immediate on-the-spot fines up to AUD $6,600 and potential visa cancellation.
No commercial service or private agency can guarantee border admission into Australia. Final entry permission rests exclusively with border control and immigration officers at your port of entry. NomadicMart is an independent private application concierge not affiliated with the Government of Australia or abf.gov.au. We verify your declaration data and submit it accurately within the official filing window.
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