What is an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)?
An ETA enables genuine short-term tourists or business visitors to Australia of nominated nationalities to obtain authority to travel to Australia at the same time as they book their travel arrangements without the need to apply for a Visa. The ETA is issued electronically through computer links between DIAC and travel agents, airlines and specialist service providers around the world. The conditions are that you will not work in Australia and you will not stay in Australia for more than 3 months. A visitor ETA is valid for multiple travel to Australia for 12 months from the date of issue. A business ETA on the other hand can be issued for the life of your passport for a fee. This ETA allows multiple travel to Australia while your passport remains valid, for a stay of up to 3 months on each occasion. For a list of ETA-eligible nationalities, and an online application facility visit the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship website. Important: changes to ETA application p
