The Australia eVisitor Visa (Subclass 651) is an electronic travel authorisation that allows eligible travellers to visit Australia for short stays. It is intended for tourism and limited business visitor activities. The visa is linked electronically to your passport, so there is no physical visa label. You must hold this visa before travelling to Australia.
You can apply for the Australia eVisitor Visa if you:
Hold a passport from an eligible country
Are travelling to Australia for tourism, visiting family or friends, or business-visitor purposes
Do not intend to work or study on a long-term basis
Meet Australian health and character requirements
Intend to stay temporarily and comply with visa conditions
This visa is suitable for people planning short visits or repeat short stays rather than extended residence.
With an approved eVisitor visa, you can:
Holiday in Australia
Visit family or friends
Attend business meetings, conferences, or trade events
Carry out short business visitor activities that are unpaid
You cannot work for an Australian employer or undertake long-term study on this visa.
The Australia eVisitor Visa is generally valid for 12 months from the date of grant. During this time, you can travel to Australia multiple times.
Each stay allows you to remain in Australia for up to three(3) months per visit. You must leave Australia before this period ends unless another visa is granted.
The eVisitor visa application is completed online before travel. Applicants typically need:
A valid passport
An email address
Personal details and basic travel information
Most applications are processed quickly; however, processing times can vary depending on individual circumstances.
To be granted an eVisitor visa, you must:
Be outside Australia when applying and when the visa is granted
Meet health requirements
Meet character requirements, including checks for criminal history
Genuinely intend to stay temporarily
Applicants must ensure that all information provided in the application is accurate and complete. Incorrect or incomplete details can lead to refusal.