Australia ETA (601) 2026: cost, who needs it, how to apply

In forceNot separately checked Fully verified on official sources

Applied for via the Australian ETA app only

Type: ETA · Last checked 2026-10-21

Key facts

Who needs itOfficial ✓

Passport holders of e.g. USA, Canada, UK (British citizen/BN(O)), Japan, S. Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong and many EU states

Who is exemptOfficial ✓

Australian citizens; NZ citizens (standard rule, not re-checked)

FeeOfficial ✓

AUD 20 app service charge (no other charge)

Approx. USD

$13 (approximate; exchange rate not verified)

ValidityOfficial ✓

12 months or passport validity if shorter; multiple entry

Max stay per visitOfficial ✓

up to 3 months per visit

Processing timeOfficial ✓

usually immediate

When to applyNot separately checked

before making travel arrangements (recommended)

Badges: Official ✓ = read on an official government page · Official (snippet) = official page text seen in a search result because the page blocked our checker · Not confirmed = we could not confirm it, so check the official site.

Do I need it? Quick check by passport

• United States: Needed
• United Kingdom: Depends / check British citizens can use the ETA or the free eVisitor.
• EU country: Depends / check Some EU nationals use the ETA, most use the free eVisitor.
• Canada: Needed
• Australia: Not needed

A starting point only, based on the official pages below. Dual nationals, residents and other passports: check the official site.

Official sources

• https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601

What the sources say

• Feehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601

  There is a service charge of AUD20 to use the Australian ETA app. There is no other charge payable for an ETA.

• Validityhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601

  It is valid for travel to Australia for either 12 months, or for the period your passport is valid, whichever is shorter.

• Stayhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601

  Up to 3 months at a time

• Processinghttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601

  In most cases we will tell you of the result of your ETA application immediately.

• Who needs ithttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601

  Andorra Austria Belgium Brunei Canada ... United Kingdom—British Citizen United Kingdom—British National (Overseas) United States of America Vatican City

Last checked 2026-10-21. Rules change: always confirm on the official site before you travel.