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Australia visas
Every non-citizen needs a visa to enter Australia, arranged before travel. Australia’s visas are run by the Department of Home Affairs. For short visits, holders of eligible passports can use the Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) or the eVisitor (subclass 651), while the Visitor visa (subclass 600) is open to any passport holder; study and work have their own subclasses. This hub explains the main visitor routes in plain language and links to the official sources so you can confirm exactly what applies to you before you travel or apply.
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Important information
Your exact requirements depend on the passport you hold and the purpose of your visit. Some passports qualify for the ETA or eVisitor; others use the Visitor visa (subclass 600); study and work have separate subclasses. Always confirm what you need on the official Department of Home Affairs visa listing before you travel or apply.
Find the right Australia visa for you
Choose the category that matches your plans. Each route explains who it is for, what it covers and how to apply.
Australia visa overview
How to apply – in 3 simple steps
- Check eligibilityUse the quick checker to confirm which visa you need for your trip.
- Prepare documentsGather your passport, photos and supporting paperwork using our guides.
- Submit & trackSubmit your application and track its progress.
Apply for a Australia visa
Start an application online and follow the guided steps.
Explore Australia visa types
Every Australia route we cover, with a short summary of who it is for.
Australia Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)
An electronic visa for ETA-eligible passport holders to visit Australia for tourism or as a business visitor, applied for online before travel.
Australia eVisitor (subclass 651)
A free electronic visa for eligible passport holders to visit Australia for tourism or business, applied for online before travel.
Australia Visitor visa (subclass 600)
Australia’s general visitor visa, open to any passport holder, with tourism, business visitor and family streams.
Australia student and work visas
An overview of Australia’s student, work and skilled visa routes, pointing to the official visa listing where the individual subclasses are set out.
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People also asked
Do I need a visa to visit Australia?
Yes — every non-citizen needs a visa to enter Australia, arranged before travel. For short visits, holders of eligible passports can use the ETA or eVisitor; otherwise the Visitor visa (subclass 600) is open to any passport holder. Check the official visa listing for your passport.
What is the difference between the ETA and the eVisitor?
Both are electronic visas for short visits, applied for online, but they are available to different lists of eligible passports. Which one applies to you depends on the passport you hold — check the official visa listing to see which is open to you.
Where do I apply for an Australia visa?
Australian visas are applied for online through the Department of Home Affairs, with the ETA applied for through its official channel. Use only the official service — look-alike third-party sites are not the government service.