Australia Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601): fee, stay and who needs it
Only through the Australian ETA app; applicant must be outside Australia. Live face photo in the app. Not with non-citizen passports or certificates of identity. No visa charge; AUD 20 service charge to use the Australian ETA app
Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)
ETA- Official fee
- Free
- Stay
- up to 3 months per visit
- Processing
- in most cases immediately
- Interview
- No
Who uses it
Questions
How much is the Australia Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)?
The official fee is Free. No visa charge; AUD 20 service charge to use the Australian ETA app
How long can I stay on the Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)?
up to 3 months per visit. Validity: 12 months or until passport expires, whichever is shorter, multiple entry.
What can I do on the Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)?
It is for tourism, business, family visit.
Official sources
Checked on November 4, 2026
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