How long can you stay in Australia with an Evisa?

Duration of Stay with an Australian Evisa

The Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is an electronic visa that allows eligible passport holders to visit Australia for tourism or business purposes. The ETA is a subclass of the Visitor visa (subclass 601) and grants stays of up to three months per visit.

To be eligible for an ETA, applicants must hold a passport from one of the following countries:

• Andorra
• Austria
• Belgium
• Brunei
• Canada
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Ireland
• Italy
• Japan
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Monaco
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• San Marino
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• South Korea
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Uruguay
• Vatican City

ETAs can be applied for online through the Australian ETA app or through the ImmiAccount online portal. The application process typically takes a few minutes, and most applications are approved within 24 hours.

Once approved, an ETA is valid for one year from the date of issue. During this time, ETA holders can enter and leave Australia as many times as they wish, provided they do not exceed the maximum three-month stay limit per visit.

It is important to note that an ETA does not guarantee entry into Australia. Upon arrival, visitors may be subject to additional checks by the Australian Border Force (ABF). The ABF may refuse entry to anyone who does not meet the entry requirements, including those who have overstayed their visa or who have been convicted of certain crimes.

For stays longer than three months or for other purposes, such as work or study, visitors must apply for the appropriate visa subclass.

Here is a summary of the key points:

• Australian ETAs grant stays of up to three months per visit.
• Eligible passport holders can apply for an ETA through the Australian ETA app or ImmiAccount online.
• ETAs are valid for one year from the date of issue.
• ETA holders can enter and leave Australia multiple times during the validity of their visa, provided they do not exceed the maximum three-month stay limit per visit.
• An ETA does not guarantee entry into Australia. Visitors may be subject to additional checks by the Australian Border Force (ABF) upon arrival.