Subclass 601 Visa
The Australian ETA (also known as the Subclass 601 Visa) is a temporary electronic permit, allowing eligible and approved passport holders to travel to Australia for tourism purposes.
Other types of tourist visas include:
To be eligible for an Subclass 651 - ETA visa, you must:
The following passports are eligible for an ETA Application:
There is no Visa Application Charge (VAC). There may be an application service charge of AUD20
Getting the ETA (subclass 601) is a three-stage process which goes as follows:
STEP 1: Consult with our Agents to determine your eligibility for a Subclass 601 visa.
To begin your application, our Registered Migration Agents will assess your eligibility for the visa, and advise you of possible visa pathways to visit Australia temporarily.
STEP 2: Gather your Documents
Once our agents deem you eligible for a 601 visa, they will provide you with a custom checklist for a tourist visa to support your application.
STEP 3: Wait for Visa Grant
Once the necessary application and documents are finalised, our Agents will apply for your visa. We may advise you to undertake health or police checks, if it is required for your application.
Tourist visa does not have any work rights. However, you may be able to apply for work rights once you have applied for a tourist visa.
You cannot extend a Subclass 601.
Yes, you can travel to Australia without an approved travel ban exemption.
Processing Time is currently not available for this visa. Usually ETA’s are processed fairly quickly, within 2 weeks of application.
VACCINATED TRAVEL
From 21 February 2022, double vaccinated travellers holding a valid visa can travel to Australia without a travel exemption. Unvaccinated visa holders will still need to be in an exempt category or hold an individual travel exemption to enter Australia.
ETA APPLICATION VIA THE APP
From 6 April 2022, all ETA eligible passport holders can apply for the visa using the ETA app.
At this time, ETA lodgement is only available through the Australian ETA app. You cannot apply for an ETA online, or through an agent or airline at this time, unless the application is lodged via the ETA app.
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