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.