Australia Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

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S$ 65 .00

S$100 35% OFF

+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

ETA: A$20 app service charge · Visitor visa — Tourist: from A$250 · Electronic Travel: 20 AUD

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Australia Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) at a glance

Government visa fee: A$20 app service charge (no visa fee)
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: Usually immediate
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

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to 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 16 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Australia visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Online application available — 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.

Visa on arrival: No Online application: Yes

Electronic 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.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Eligible passports: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK and others (must apply via the Australian ETA app).

Australia visa requirements by nationality

Top 29 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇲🇾Malaysia	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇭Philippines	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇳China	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇻🇳Vietnam	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇯🇵Japan	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇰Pakistan	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa-free	—	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇷Brazil	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇷🇺Russia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇿🇦South Africa	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇬Nigeria	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Australia visa — frequently asked questions

Singaporeans need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before travelling to Australia — apply online in advance.

Yes — Indians need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Malaysians need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before travelling to Australia — apply online in advance.

Yes — Filipinos need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Yes — Chinese nationals need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

The official government fee for the Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) is A$20 app service charge (no visa fee). HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601): Usually immediate. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: Eligible e-passport; Smartphone with Australian ETA app; Credit/debit card for A$20; Contact & travel details. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

Yes — an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601) must be obtained before travel. It is applied for through the official Australian ETA mobile app for a AUD 20 service charge and allows stays up to 90 days per entry over 12 months.

No. India is not on the ETA or eVisitor eligible-country lists. Indian nationals must apply for the full Visitor visa (subclass 600) online via ImmiAccount.

No. Australia has no visa-on-arrival. Every traveller must hold a valid visa or ETA/eVisitor authorisation before boarding.

Up to 3 months (90 days) per entry, with multiple entries allowed during the ETA's 12-month validity.

The subclass 600 Tourist stream base application charge is around AUD 200 (lodged offshore), plus any VFS service fees.

Through the official 'Australian ETA' app published by the Department of Home Affairs — not through the ImmiAccount web form.

A passport valid 6+ months, photos, proof of sufficient funds, travel itinerary/return ticket, and evidence of ties to India. Processing is commonly 15–30 days.

The ETA has no visa charge; the AUD 20 is a service charge for using the app. eVisitor (Europe only) is completely free.

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