Australia Tourist Visa

The Australian Tourist Visa is meant for travelers and tourists willing to visit Australia for tourism purposes. Australia has iconic tourist attractions, including serene beaches, unique marine life, the Great Barrier Reef, the world's whitest sand, and exotic wildlife. Every year, Australia attracts around seven million tourists, contributing almost AUD 78 billion to the GDP of the country. The country offers a variety of tourist visas to cater to the needs of different types of visitors. Depending upon the type of visit visa you are applying for, you can migrate and stay in Australia for 3 months or up to a year.

Benefits of an Australia Tourist Visa

The Australia Tourist Visa comes with numerous benefits, the main one being that it allows you to visit Australia. Some of the major benefits are:

• Stay and travel around Australia without any restrictions
• Explore the natural beauty of Australia
• Enter and leave the country multiple times within the validity period
• Attend business conferences and meetings
• Access to the healthcare facilities provided
• Meet your friends and family
• Apply for short-term courses in Australia

Types of Australian Tourist Visas

Visitors often have a variety of reasons for visiting Australia, including travel and tourism, medical treatment, and business visits. The table below provides details about the different types of visit visas offered by the Australian Government:

Type of Australian Visit Visa	Purpose	Maximum stay allowed
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) (Subclass 601)	Digital visa for tourist visits	3 months
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) Business Visitor Stream and Sponsored Family Stream	Visa for tourism,  visiting family and friends, or business visit	3-12 months
eVisitor Visa (Subclass 651)	Electronic visa for passport holders of certain countries	3 months

 

ETA for Australia

An ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) allows you to travel to Australia for a holiday, to visit friends or family, or for business visits. You must have an ETA passport to be eligible for this visa. This is a multiple entry electronic visa, allowing you to enter and leave the country for multiple times within a 12 month period. However, the maximum stay allowed for one visit is 3 months.

Benefits of an ETA for Australia

The following are the benefits of having an ETA for Australia:

• Visit and stay in Australia for up to 3 months
• Multiple entries allowed
• 99% approval rate
• Simple and easy application process
• Valid for 12 months
• No visa stamp is required
• Suitable for business and tourist visits
• Immediate processing for most of the applications

Eligibility for an ETA for Australia

You would be eligible for an ETA for Australia from the UK if you:

• Are aged above 18 years
• Have a valid passport from the eligible country
• Are a citizen of a country that requires an ETA for Australia
• Are visiting Australia for a short period of less than three months
• Are visiting Australia for tourism, medical treatment, or business purposes
• Have a valid email address and a working mobile with a camera
• Meet the health requirements
• Have zero criminal offenses against your name
• Have enough funds to sustain yourself
• Do not have any pending dues to be cleared to the Australian Government

Application Process for an ETA

You can apply for an ETA for Australia using the Australia ETA app or an ImmiAccount. The application process for an ETA involves the following steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website for ETA

Step 2: State the purpose of your travel to Australia

Step 3: Submit all the required documents

Step 4: Complete fee payment

Step 5: Wait for your ETA to be processed

Documents required for ETA applicants

The following are the documents required to apply for an ETA:

• A valid and original passport
• Documents to prove your nationality and civil status
• Fee payment receipt
• Police clearance reports
• Return flight tickets
• Travel itinerary details
• Medical fitness report
• Filled out visa application form

Cost of an ETA for Australia

An ETA for Australia does not have a Visa Application Charge (VAC). Applicants are only required to pay an application service fee of AUD 20 to use the Australian ETA app.

ETA vs. other Australian Tourist Visa options

Australia offers different types of tourist visas for visitors. The table below provides a comparative overview of an Australian ETA and other tourist visas:

Type of Australian Visit Visa	Purpose	Maximum stay allowed	Cost	Processing Time
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)	Digital visa for tourism, business, or medical treatment	3 months	No application fees	1-3 business days
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)	Visa for tourism, business visits, or visiting family and friends	3-12 months	AUD 130- AUD 475	26 days
eVisitor Visa (Subclass 651)	Electronic visa for passport holders of certain countries	3 months	No application fees	24-48 hours

 

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