ETA (subclass 601) for UK citizens travelling to Australia
An ETA through the Australian ETA app is an alternative to eVisitor. Home Affairs says there is no visa charge but the app has an AUD 20 service fee.
For a full UK citizen passport. Other British passport types can follow a different rule.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who it's for | British citizen and British National (Overseas) passports on the ETA list. |
| Maximum stay | Up to 3 months per entry within the visa validity. |
| Cost | No visa application charge; AUD 20 ETA app service fee. |
| Processing time | Usually quick in the app; confirm grant before travel. |
| How to apply | Australian ETA mobile app published by Home Affairs. |
| Official link | Use the authority’s own website. Entry Visa Guide does not take applications. · Home Affairs: ETA 601 (opens in a new tab) |
Apply only on the government website linked above. This site does not issue visas or travel authorisations and does not take applications. Other websites charge their own service fee on top of any government charge.
How to apply
- Download the official Australian ETA app.
- Pay the AUD 20 service fee and submit the application.
- Travel on the passport linked to the ETA.
FAQ
eVisitor or ETA?
GOV.UK says British citizens can usually use either; eVisitor has no service fee.
Can BN(O) use eVisitor?
Home Affairs limits eVisitor to British citizen passports; BN(O) may use ETA.
Sources
- GOV.UK: Australia entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Department of Home Affairs: eVisitor (subclass 651) (opens in a new tab)
- Department of Home Affairs: Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) (opens in a new tab)
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