Do you need a visa to travel to Australia?
Yes, a visa is required to enter Australia. For a tourist or business stay of less than 3 months, you can apply online for an eVisitor (subclass 651) or an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA subclass 601).
Types of visas for Australia
- eVisitor (subclass 651) : free, for European citizens, tourist or business stay up to 3 months
- Electronic Travel Authority (ETA subclass 601) : paid (20 AUD), tourist or business stay up to 3 months
- Other specialized visas : working holiday, work, studies, family — to apply for according to your project
Online procedures
eVisitor and ETA visas are applied for exclusively online on the official Australian government website. Processing generally takes a few hours to a few days. No stamp is affixed to the passport — the visa is electronic.
Key points to remember
Passport required : valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of entry. Children, even if accompanied, need their own visa.