AustralianETA - ETA application & travel

A mobile application developed by the Australian Government allows users to submit an application for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). This ETA facilitates eligible passport holders to visit Australia for short trips aimed at tourism or business purposes. For more details on the application process and to check if you qualify, please refer to the official resources available.

Please be aware that utilizing the Australian ETA App requires payment of a non-refundable service charge of $20.

Steps To Apply For An Australian ETA

1. Check passport validity

Australia does not practice the common 6-month passport validity rule - basically this means that your passport is considered valid from the date it is issued until the date it expires. However, we still highly recommend renewing your passport anyway if you've got less than 6 months left of your passport validity.

2. Download the Australian ETA mobile app

As of right now, applications for the ETA are only available through the AustralianETA mobile app. You can find the app on the App Store or Google Play Store.

All ETA-eligible passport holders can now easily apply on your mobile devices in just a few minutes, as long as:

Your mobile device has a functional camera

Your mobile device is NFC-enabled (#KlookTip: to check, just search on Google if your phone model has NFC enabled)

Your mobile device has location services enabled

3. Scan your passport

Make sure to have your passport ready with you when applying. The first step of the application process requires you to add your self as a new applicant and then scan your passport biodata page. You can find this on the second page of your passport, which includes all of your information such as your name, date of birth and passport number.

Next, the app will need to scan your passport chip that is embedded in your passport. If your mobile device is already NFC-enabled, just place it on top of your passport and let your device scan the chip via its built-in reader. We recommend removing your phone case for this step for your device to scan better.

4. Take a photo of yourself

Next, you will need to take a photo of yourself on the app itself, a verification step to ensure that the correct passport holder is applying for the ETA. Make sure you have sufficient lighting and that your face can be clearly seen when taking the photo.

5. Apply for a new ETA

Once you have successfully registered yourself as a new applicant on the app, you can proceed with applying for a new ETA. Then, you will need to select your applicant profile. and answer a few simple questions regarding:

Your requested ETA type and your current location

Any past criminal convictions or domestic violence offences

Your contact details in Australia

6. Pay the service fee

The Australian ETA visa itself is free, but the service fee for application costs a total of AUD$20. You may use ApplePay, debit card or credit card to carry out your transaction.

7. Submit your application

After completing your payment, you may proceed to submit your ETA application. In most cases, you will be notified via email on the result of your application within the next 24 hours. However, your application might take longer to process if you did not fill it in correctly or if they require more information from you.

If your application cannot be processed or approved without further information, don't worry! You will be provided with a link that will lead you to a web form with clear directions and further questions to provide more details, such as the reason behind your visit, a list of travel companions and copies of official documents such as your identity card.