An ETA is an electronic authorisation for travel to Australia to visit or conduct short term business in Australia. It replaces a visa label or stamp in your passport and does not require making an application at the High Commission. Nationals of certain other countries can apply for an eVisitor or e676 visa online.
Contents
- 1 How long can you stay in Australia on an ETA visa?
- 2 Who needs an ETA for Australia?
- 3 What is the difference between visa and ETA?
- 4 How much does an ETA for Australia cost?
- 5 How long does Australia ETA take?
- 6 What eTA visa means?
- 7 How long does eTA last?
- 8 What is the difference between 600 and 601 visa?
- 9 Can you work with eTA?
- 10 What is eTA used for?
- 11 Do I need eTA if I have a visitor visa?
- 12 How long does ETA approval take?
- 13 Which countries can enter Australia without visa?
- 14 Can I extend my ETA visa in Australia?
How long can you stay in Australia on an ETA visa?
How long is the Australian ETA valid for? The ETA has a validity of 1 year after issued. Also, visitors carrying an Australian ETA can enter the country for a maximum of 90 days Per Entry, they also have Multiple Entry.
Who needs an ETA for Australia?
Canadians need an ETA to travel to Australia for short tourism and business trips. With an Australian ETA, Canadians can enter Australia and stay in the country for up to 3 months. The Australia ETA is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
What is the difference between visa and ETA?
Firstly ETA is NOT a visa. They are just authorizations required prior to travel. eVisas are like visas and you are required to apply online. The final difference is ETAs for some countries require e-passports for travel (eg US), while eVisas may or may not require ePassports depending on the country.
How much does an ETA for Australia cost?
The government fee for the ETA is AUS$20. CIBTvisas’s fee of $30 includes the government fee and CIBTvisas’s service fee. Who is eligible for an ETA? Anyone holding a passport from one the countries listed can apply for an ETA to Australia.
How long does Australia ETA take?
Standard processing time for the Australian visa and ETA is 24 hours. Rushed visas can be done sooner then 24 hours and super rushed processing time takes 1 hour.
What eTA visa means?
eTA: an electronic travel authorization or eTA is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals traveling to or transiting to a country, usually by air. It allows the destination or transit country to screen travelers before they arrive, increasing visibility and security.
How long does eTA last?
Once approved, your eTA is valid for five years or until your passport expires – whichever comes first. You can come to Canada as many times as you wish as long as your eTA remains valid.
What is the difference between 600 and 601 visa?
Entitlements of the Visitor Visas The 600 visa will allow you to travel or remain in Australia for the specified period in which the Tourist has been granted. As a 601 visa holder, you will be entitled to enter Australia for up to three months at a time as a tourist, or for business visitor purposes, for up to a year.
Can you work with eTA?
Please note: the business eTA is not a work visa so it cannot be used to work full-time or part-time for a Canadian employer in Canada.
What is eTA used for?
In the logistics industry, ETA (estimated time of arrival) indicates when a vehicle, cargo ship, or other modes of transportation will arrive at its final destination. Arrival estimates are used to give customers an approximation of when the vehicle carrying their goods will arrive at their location.
Do I need eTA if I have a visitor visa?
You don’t need an eTA if you’re visa-required, including alien’s passport holders and stateless individuals. You need to travel with a visitor visa.
How long does ETA approval take?
Most applications are approved within minutes but some can take longer. You may need to submit additional documents before your application can be approved. If this happens to you, an email will be sent with instructions within 72 hours.
Which countries can enter Australia without visa?
Other ETA eligible countries and territories Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea (90 days) and Taiwan (30 days) also grant visa-free access to Australians while Brunei grants Australians a 30-day visa on arrival.
Can I extend my ETA visa in Australia?
Under Australian migration law, it is not possible to extend a Visitor visa or ETA. You must apply for a new visa before your current visa expires. In most cases, if you can support yourself, you can apply to remain in Australia as a Visitor (tourist stream).
