With this visa you can

Travel to Australia:

• as a tourist – for example, to cruise or have a holiday
• to visit family or friends
• as a business visitor

You can study or train for up to 3 months in total on this visa.

Business visitor

As a business visitor, you can:

• make general business or employment enquiries
• investigate, negotiate, enter into or review a business contract
• conduct activities as part of an official government visit
• take part in a conference, trade fair or seminar. The organisers can’t pay you to take part.

You can’t:

• work for or provide services to a business or organisation based in Australia
• sell goods or services directly to the public

The ETA is not a work visa. You cannot undertake paid work for an Australian employer. If you work or intend to work in Australia on an ETA, your ETA may be cancelled. You may be removed or refused entry to Australia.

To work in Australia, you must hold a visa that permits you to work

How long you can stay

This is a temporary visa. It is valid for travel to Australia for either 12 months, or for the period your passport is valid, whichever is shorter.The visa is granted with multiple entry. You can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want while it is valid. You can remain in Australia for 3 months after each entry.If you stay in Australia for long periods or make frequent visits to Australia, we may ask you about your travel purpose next time you enter Australia. If you are found not to be a genuine visitor, your ETA may be cancelled.If you want to stay longer than 3 months at a time, you need to apply for a different visa that suits your circumstances.The 12 month visa period starts on the date it is granted unless you hold another substantive visa that is already in effect.

 

Including family

You can’t include family members, such as children or your spouse, in your application. Each family member, including those listed on your passport, must submit a separate application.

Apply from

You must be outside Australia when you apply for the ETA and outside Australia when the visa is granted.

Health insurance

We recommend you take out health insurance to cover any unforeseen medical treatment you might need in Australia. You are personally liable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Insurance can help limit your financial liability.

Travel

You can travel outside Australia and return as many times as you want while the visa is valid.

Visa label

We will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.​​

Your ETA is attached to your current passport. If your current passport expires or you get a new passport:

• your ETA will cease
• you must apply for a new ETA