Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601): Visit Australia with Ease

If you’re planning a trip to Australia for leisure, business, or to visit family and friends, the Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) visa provides a convenient option. Enjoy multiple visits to Australia within a 12-month period, with a maximum stay of 3 months per visit.

Cost and Processing Times

There is no Visa Application Charge (VAC) for the Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) visa. However, please note that an application service charge of AUD20 may apply. The processing time for this visa is not available.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) visa, you must:

• Apply from outside Australia
• Hold an eligible passport from one of the following countries: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong (SAR of China), Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Norway, Portugal, Republic of San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan (excluding official or diplomatic passports), The Netherlands, United Kingdom—British Citizen, United Kingdom—British National (Overseas), United States of America, and Vatican City
• Be a genuine visitor with no intention of staying in Australia permanently
• Meet the health and character requirements
• Have paid back any debt to the Australian Government

Stay and Conditions

With the Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) visa, you can enjoy multiple visits to Australia, staying for up to 3 months each time, within a 12-month period. This visa allows you to visit family or friends, have a holiday, or undertake business visitor activities. However, if you stay for extended periods or make frequent visits, you may be questioned about the purpose of your travel, and your Electronic Travel Authority may be cancelled if you are found to be in breach of the genuine visitor requirement.

Application Process

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Answering Your Questions

What is Electronic Travel Authority subclass 601?

The Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) is an electronic visa for travelers planning to visit Australia for tourism, business purposes, or to visit family and friends. It allows multiple entries to Australia within a 12-month period, with a maximum stay of 3 months per visit.

How long does it take to get Australia Electronic Travel Authority subclass 601?

The processing time for the Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) is not available. However, it is typically processed instantly or within a short period after submitting the online application.

What is the difference between eVisitor 601 and Visitor visa 600?

The eVisitor (subclass 651) and Visitor visa (subclass 600) are separate visa subclasses.

The eVisitor (subclass 651) is an electronically stored authority available to passport holders from certain countries for tourism, business, or visiting purposes. It allows multiple visits to Australia for up to 3 months per visit, within a 12-month period.

The Visitor visa (subclass 600) is a visa that allows tourists, business visitors, or those visiting family or friends to enter Australia for up to 3, 6, or 12 months, depending on the stream and individual circumstances. It offers single or multiple entries to Australia within the visa validity period.

What is subclass 601 651 visa ETA eVisitor?

Subclass 601 refers to the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) visa, while subclass 651 refers to the eVisitor visa. Both visas are electronically stored authorities that allow multiple visits to Australia within a specified period. The ETA is available for certain countries, while the eVisitor is available for passport holders from European Union (EU) member countries, as well as a few additional countries. Both visas have similar conditions and allow stays of up to 3 months per visit.