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Travel authorisation · Australia

Australian ETA

Apply before you fly, in the official Australian ETA app. It costs A$20 service charge on the official site. Each traveller needs their own ETA.

Official site

immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

Apply only in the official Australian ETA app.

WayReady is an independent company, not the government. We link you to the official site and never charge for a government form.

Cost
A$20 service charge
When
Apply before you fly, in the official Australian ETA app.
Who
US, Canadian and Japanese passport holders, among others. British and German citizens use the free eVisitor instead.

For families and groups

  • Each traveller needs their own ETA.

What you'll need

  • Passport details
  • A photo taken in the app
  • Payment card

Good to know

  • It's valid for 12 months, with stays of up to 3 months each visit.

Questions

What is the official Australian ETA website?

ETA subclass 601 (Department of Home Affairs) (https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601). The official cost is A$20 service charge. WayReady isn't the government: we link you to the official site.

When can I submit the Australian ETA?

Apply before you fly, in the official Australian ETA app.

Who needs the Australian ETA?

US, Canadian and Japanese passport holders, among others. British and German citizens use the free eVisitor instead.

Do children need the Australian ETA?

Each traveller needs their own ETA.

How much does the Australian ETA cost?

A$20 service charge, paid on the official site, ETA subclass 601 (Department of Home Affairs).

Sources

Checked 3 October 2026. Rules can change at short notice, so confirm on the official site before you travel. How we check.