The official site
- ETA subclass 601 (Department of Home Affairs): A$20 service charge
Apply only in the official Australian ETA app.
How to spot a look-alike site
- Check the address. The official site is ETA subclass 601 (Department of Home Affairs).
- Be wary of prices above the official fee: the difference goes to a middleman.
- Paid search ads can sit above the official site. Scroll past them, or type the official address yourself.
Who needs it
US, Canadian and Japanese passport holders, among others. British and German citizens use the free eVisitor instead.
Each traveller needs their own ETA.
Questions travellers ask
How much does the Australian ETA cost?
A$20 service charge, on ETA subclass 601 (Department of Home Affairs).
Why did a website charge me more?
Some private sites charge their own fees for government forms. Check the address before you pay, and use the official site.
When should I do it?
Apply before you fly, in the official Australian ETA app.
Official sources
Last checked 3 October 2026. Rules can change at short notice, so always confirm on the official site before you travel. WayReady is not a government agency.