Good news for travellers to Australia: an e-Visa lets you apply online without visiting an embassy. This guide walks through the online application step by step in 2026 — fees, documents, processing and common mistakes.
Australia visa at a glance
| Visa required? | Yes, for many nationalities |
|---|---|
| Main visa type | Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) |
| Government fee | A$20 app service charge (no visa fee) |
| Processing time | Usually immediate |
| Validity | 12 months, multiple entry |
| Permitted stay | Up to 3 months per visit |
| Where to apply | Australian ETA mobile app only |
| HolidaySG assistance fee | S$50 per applicant (usually S$100) |
Australia e-Visa at a glance
- Fee: 20 AUD (service charge)
- Processing: Often minutes; can take longer if referred
- Validity: Up to 12 months from grant (multiple entry)
- Permitted stay: 90 days
- Where to apply: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601
SINGAPORE = ETA (subclass 601) via the Australian ETA app, ~AUD 20. INDIA is NOT eligible for ETA or eVisitor — Indians must lodge a full Visitor visa (subclass 600) online via ImmiAccount. No visa on arrival for anyone.
How to apply for the Australia e-Visa online
- Open the official e-Visa portal (https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601) and start a new application.
- Fill in your passport and travel details exactly as they appear in your passport.
- Upload a scan of your passport bio page and a compliant photo.
- Pay the fee (20 AUD (service charge)) by card.
- Wait for the emailed approval (Often minutes; can take longer if referred), then print or save it to show on arrival.
Documents you upload
- Valid passport of an ETA-eligible country
- No health/character concerns
Common mistakes, delays and rejection reasons
From handling Australia visa applications, these are the issues that most often cause delays or refusals. Avoiding them is the single biggest thing you can control:
- Passport validity: many countries require at least six months' validity beyond your travel dates — renew early if yours is close.
- Insufficient proof of funds: bank statements that are too thin, too new, or not in your name are a common reason for delays. Show a stable balance over the last 3–6 months.
- Photo specification errors: wrong size, background colour, glasses or a smile can bounce an application. Follow the exact spec for Australia.
- Applying too late: submit well before departure — allow the full processing window plus a buffer, not the minimum.
- Mismatched documents: names, dates and passport numbers must match exactly across your form, flight and hotel bookings.
- Weak ties to your home country: employment letters, leave approval and return bookings help show you intend to return.
- Prior overstays or refusals: declare them honestly; hiding history causes more problems than the history itself.
- Forgetting the arrival card: Incoming Passenger Card on arrival — complete it in the correct window or you can be delayed at the border.
Before you travel to Australia
- Arrival card / declaration: Incoming Passenger Card on arrival
- Onward or return ticket: carry proof — airlines and immigration can ask for it.
- Funds: have evidence of enough money for your stay (card and some AUD (Australian Dollar)).
- Travel insurance: strongly recommended, and mandatory for some destinations.
- Copies: keep a digital and paper copy of your visa/approval and passport photo page.
Apply for your Australia visa with HolidaySG
Flat S$50 assistance fee per applicant (usually S$100) — official government fee: ETA: A$20 app service charge · Visitor visa — Tourist: from A$250 · Electronic Travel: 20 AUD. We check your eligibility, send a personalised document checklist, complete the forms and track your application until the outcome.
Things to do once your Australia visa is sorted
- Village Roadshow 14 Day Mega Pass — from AUD 208
- The Q Train - First Class Lunch Or Dinner Departing Drysdale — from AUD 341
- The Q Train - Q Class Lunch Or Dinner Departing Drysdale — from AUD 246
- Village Roadshow 7 Day Super Pass — from AUD 189
- The Qualifier 2 Hot Laps — from AUD 209
- Village Roadshow Theme Parks — from AUD 175
Official sources
- Australian Dept of Home Affairs — verified 16 August 2026
- Australian Dept of Home Affairs — verified 16 August 2026
- Official government source — verified 19 August 2026
Last updated 20 August 2026. Written and reviewed by the HolidaySG visa team and checked against the official sources above (facts verified 19 August 2026). Visa rules change and depend on your passport, residence and purpose of travel — always confirm with the official source before booking, or use our visa checker. HolidaySG re-confirms current requirements at the time of your application.