Australia ETA (Electronic Travel Authority): Official Fee and Where to Apply

A temporary visitor visa for tourism or business-visitor activities, applied for in the official Australian ETA app. immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · read

Official fee
AUD 20 app service charge, and no other charge
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Valid for
12 months, or until your passport expires if sooner; multiple entry
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Each stay
Up to 3 months at a time
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Decision
In most cases, immediately
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Apply through the official Australian ETA app

Or use the official Australian ETA app: . The app is free to download from the Apple App Store or Google Play. immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · read

This is the Australian Government (Department of Home Affairs)'s own site and app, at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. We are not paid to send you there, and there is no service in between.

Who needs it

Holders of passports from the countries and jurisdictions on the official list. immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · read

Show the countries on the official list

What else the official site says

  • Each family member, including children, applies separately. immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · read
  • You must be outside Australia when you apply and when the ETA is granted. immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · read
  • European passport holders may be able to get the eVisitor (subclass 651) instead, which is free, through ImmiAccount. immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · read
  • eVisitor: valid 12 months, multiple entry, up to 3 months after each entry. immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · read

Questions

How much does the Australia ETA cost?
AUD 20 app service charge, and no other charge on the official site. Other websites may charge more to submit the same application.
How long is the Australia ETA valid?
12 months, or until your passport expires if sooner; multiple entry
How long does the Australia ETA take?
In most cases, immediately
Who needs the Australia ETA?
Holders of passports from the countries and jurisdictions on the official list.

Guides for Australia

Last checked 4 October 2026, on the official pages linked beside each figure. Check every figure against the government page before you pay.