Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601)
The Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) - Subclass 601 is a temporary visa that allows you to visit Australia for various purposes such as visiting family or friends, going on a cruise or holiday, and undertaking certain business visitor activities. The visa is valid for either 12 months or the duration of your passport, whichever is shorter. It grants multiple entries, allowing you to leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want while it is valid. You can stay in Australia for up to 3 months after each entry.
With the ETA – Subclass 601 visa, you can visit Australia to spend time with family or friends, enjoy a holiday or cruise, and engage in some business visitor activities. This visa is designed for temporary stays in Australia.
To apply for the ETA – Subclass 601 visa, there is a Visa Application Charge (VAC) that needs to be paid. The current cost for the visa application is AUD 20.
The ETA – Subclass 601 visa may have the following conditions attached to it:
- Condition 8115: Limited activities
- Condition 8201: Maximum 3 months study
- Condition 8527: Must be free from Tuberculosis
- Condition 8528: No criminal convictions for which sentence is 12 months or more
For detailed information on visa conditions, please refer to (Refer here for more information).
In most cases, you will receive an immediate result for your ETA application. However, if you fail to provide accurate answers in the ETA app, if more information is required from you, or if your information is difficult to verify, the processing time may be longer. Unfortunately, the specific processing time for this visa is not available. If you have a criminal conviction in any country, you will need to provide additional information and apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600).
To be eligible for the ETA – Subclass 601 visa, you must meet the following requirements:
- Hold an eligible passport from one of the specified countries.
- If you hold multiple passports, you must declare this in your ETA application and provide details of your other passports.
- Be a genuine visitor and intend to stay temporarily in Australia, complying with any conditions and stay periods attached to your visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the ETA visa allows you to visit Australia for tourism, including holidays and visiting family or friends.
The visa is valid for either 12 months or the duration of your passport, whichever is shorter.
Yes, you can undertake some business visitor activities while on this visa.
Yes, there is a Visa Application Charge (VAC) of AUD20 for the visa application.
You can stay in Australia for up to 3 months after each entry.
For more information, please refer to (Refer here for more information).
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).