Get your Australia Electronic Travel Authority in 3 easy steps
Verified details for Australia travel authorizations
12 months from grant date (or until passport expires)
Multiple entry
Up to 3 months per visit
24 to 72 hours
Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601)
Select the country of your passport to view entry requirements, fees, and processing times.
You can apply 100% online in advance. No embassy visits or physical paperwork required.
Prepare these items before starting your application. You can submit clear digital photos taken with your smartphone.
Passport from an eligible ETA country valid for at least 6 months
Biometric e-passport with readable microchip
Clean criminal record with no convictions totaling 12 months or more
Free of active tuberculosis and meeting Australian health requirements
Valid payment method for all-inclusive processing fee
We handle the complexity of international government portals so you can focus on your journey.
Submit your passport particulars, contact information, and travel declarations via our secure portal.
Complete checkout with transparent all-inclusive pricing; our specialists verify your data before submission.
Receive your official Australian ETA grant notification 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 | Clear all-inclusive upfront total with no unexpected currency exchange fees | Government app payment processing with strict non-refundable terms |
| Processing Time | Fast file review ensuring all mandatory fields comply with Home Affairs criteria | Standard automated queue processing with no human support for delays |
| Support | 24/7 dedicated support via chat, phone, and email across all time zones | Limited support through government inquiry forms with delayed responses |
| Error Handling | Pre-check of passport numbers, nationality rules, and character declarations | Minor clerical mismatches result in outright refusal and forfeited fees |
| Refund Policy | Service fee refunded if application cannot be filed | Government payments are strictly non-refundable under all circumstances |
Clear answers on eligibility, processing times, validity, and entry requirements.
The Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA Subclass 601) is an electronically stored authorization that allows eligible passport holders to visit Australia for tourism, holidays, cruises, visiting family or friends, or undertaking short-term business visitor activities. It is valid for 12 months from the date of grant (or until your passport expires, whichever occurs first) and permits multiple visits of up to 3 months each.
No. The Australian ETA strictly prohibits taking up paid employment in Australia. You may undertake limited business visitor activities—such as attending trade conferences, making business inquiries, negotiating contracts, or participating in government-sponsored events—but you cannot sell goods or services directly to the public or receive payment from an Australian employer.
No commercial agency or private facilitator can guarantee visa or ETA approval. All decisions regarding immigration grants, entry permissions, and border control rest exclusively with the Department of Home Affairs of the Australian Government. NomadicMart is an independent application facilitator not affiliated with the Australian Government or immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Our service ensures that your application data is complete and accurate.
Because your Australia ETA is stored electronically in the central border control system, it is automatically verified by airline check-in systems when your passport is scanned at the departure gate. You do not receive a physical visa label in your passport. However, we strongly recommend keeping a digital copy or printout of your official ETA grant letter for your own records.
To qualify for an Australian ETA, you must meet strict character requirements. You cannot hold any criminal convictions resulting in a sentence of 12 months or more (whether served or suspended). You must also be free from active tuberculosis. If you have significant criminal convictions, you cannot use an ETA and must apply for a standard Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) with full character disclosures.
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