Australia visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- A$20 app service charge (no visa fee)
- Processing time
- Often minutes; can take longer if referred
- Validity
- 12 months, multiple entry
- Maximum stay
- Up to 3 months per visit
- Visa required?
- Eligible passports: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK and others (must apply via the Australian ETA app).
- Arrival card
- Incoming Passenger Card on arrival
Do you need a visa for Australia?
Travellers from New Zealand citizens (444 visa on arrival). can generally enter Australia without a visa. Eligible passports: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK and others (must apply via the Australian ETA app).
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from New Zealand citizens (444 visa on arrival). do not require a visa for Australia for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Australian Dept of Home Affairs) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Australia visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)
Official fee: A$20 app service charge (no visa fee)- Validity
- 12 months, multiple entry
- Max stay
- Up to 3 months per visit
- Processing time
- Usually immediate
- Where to apply
- Australian ETA mobile app only
Who needs it: Eligible passports: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK and others (must apply via the Australian ETA app).
Visa-free: New Zealand citizens (444 visa on arrival).
Required documents
- Eligible e-passport
- Smartphone with Australian ETA app
- Credit/debit card for A$20
- Contact & travel details
Arrival card: Incoming Passenger Card on arrival
European passports may use free eVisitor (subclass 651) instead.
Source: Australian Dept of Home Affairs · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Visitor visa (subclass 600) — Tourist stream
Official fee: From A$250 (concessions for some Pacific citizens from 1 Jul 2026)- Validity
- Typically 12 months, single or multiple entry
- Max stay
- 3, 6 or 12 months as granted
- Processing time
- Varies — weeks; check official processing-time tool
- Where to apply
- Online via ImmiAccount, from outside Australia
Who needs it: All nationalities not eligible for ETA/eVisitor, e.g. India, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages
- Recent passport photo (white background)
- Confirmed return/onward flight
- Accommodation booking
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
- Employment/business evidence
- Evidence of ties to home country
- Invitation letter if visiting family
- Health/character docs if requested
Arrival card: Incoming Passenger Card
Must be outside Australia at lodgement and decision.
Source: Australian Dept of Home Affairs · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) – Subclass 601
Official fee: 20 AUD (service charge)- Validity
- Up to 12 months from grant (multiple entry)
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Often minutes; can take longer if referred
- Processing time
- Often minutes; can take longer if referred
- Where to apply
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601
Who needs it: Passport holders of ~34 eligible countries/territories incl. Singapore. NOT available to Indian passport holders.
Required documents
- Valid passport of an ETA-eligible country
- No health/character concerns
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
eVisitor – Subclass 651
Official fee: 0 AUD (free)- Validity
- 12 months, multiple entry
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/evisitor-651
Who needs it: Passport holders of eligible European countries only. NOT Singapore, NOT India.
Required documents
- Valid eligible European passport
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Visitor visa (Tourist stream) – Subclass 600
Official fee: ~200 AUD (base application charge, offshore Tourist stream)- Validity
- Typically 3, 6 or 12 months stay granted; often multiple entry at officer discretion
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Commonly ~15–30 days
- Processing time
- Commonly ~15–30 days
- Where to apply
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600
Who needs it: Nationals not eligible for ETA/eVisitor — this is the route for Indian passport holders.
Required documents
- Valid passport (6+ months)
- Passport photos
- Proof of funds / bank statements
- Travel itinerary and return ticket
- Employment / ties to home country
- Prior travel history
Extra charges: VFS/service-centre fees, possible biometrics/health exam if requested
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) – Subclass 601
Official fee: 20 AUD (service charge)- Validity
- Up to 12 months from grant (multiple entry)
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Often minutes; can take longer if referred
- Processing time
- Often minutes; can take longer if referred
- Where to apply
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601
Who needs it: Passport holders of ~34 eligible countries/territories incl. Singapore. NOT available to Indian passport holders.
Required documents
- Valid passport of an ETA-eligible country
- No health/character concerns
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
eVisitor – Subclass 651
Official fee: 0 AUD (free)- Validity
- 12 months, multiple entry
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/evisitor-651
Who needs it: Passport holders of eligible European countries only. NOT Singapore, NOT India.
Required documents
- Valid eligible European passport
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Visitor visa (Tourist stream) – Subclass 600
Official fee: ~200 AUD (base application charge, offshore Tourist stream)- Validity
- Typically 3, 6 or 12 months stay granted; often multiple entry at officer discretion
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Commonly ~15–30 days
- Processing time
- Commonly ~15–30 days
- Where to apply
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600
Who needs it: Nationals not eligible for ETA/eVisitor — this is the route for Indian passport holders.
Required documents
- Valid passport (6+ months)
- Passport photos
- Proof of funds / bank statements
- Travel itinerary and return ticket
- Employment / ties to home country
- Prior travel history
Extra charges: VFS/service-centre fees, possible biometrics/health exam if requested
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) – Subclass 601
Official fee: 20 AUD (service charge)- Validity
- Up to 12 months from grant (multiple entry)
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Often minutes; can take longer if referred
- Processing time
- Often minutes; can take longer if referred
- Where to apply
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601
Who needs it: Passport holders of ~34 eligible countries/territories incl. Singapore. NOT available to Indian passport holders.
Required documents
- Valid passport of an ETA-eligible country
- No health/character concerns
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Visitor visa (Tourist stream) – Subclass 600
Official fee: ~200 AUD (base application charge, offshore Tourist stream)- Validity
- Typically 3, 6 or 12 months stay granted; often multiple entry at officer discretion
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Commonly ~15–30 days
- Processing time
- Commonly ~15–30 days
- Where to apply
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600
Who needs it: Nationals not eligible for ETA/eVisitor — this is the route for Indian passport holders.
Required documents
- Valid passport (6+ months)
- Passport photos
- Proof of funds / bank statements
- Travel itinerary and return ticket
- Employment / ties to home country
- Prior travel history
Extra charges: VFS/service-centre fees, possible biometrics/health exam if requested
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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