Who Is Eligible for the eVisitor Visa (subclass 651)?

You may be eligible for the Australia eVisitor Visa if you:

  • Hold a valid passport from an eligible country

  • Are travelling to Australia for tourism or short-term business activities

  • Intend to stay in Australia for up to three(3) months per visit

  • Apply for the visa while outside Australia

  • Meet Australia’s health and character requirements

The eVisitor Visa permits multiple entries within a 12-month period, with each stay limited to a maximum of three months.

Eligible Nationalities
  • Andorra

  • Austria

  • Belgium

  • Bulgaria

  • Croatia

  • Cyprus

  • Czech Republic

  • Denmark

  • Estonia

  • Finland

  • France

  • Germany

  • Greece

  • Hungary

  • Iceland

  • Ireland

  • Italy

  • Latvia

  • Liechtenstein

  • Lithuania

  • Luxembourg

  • Malta

  • Monaco

  • The Netherlands

  • Norway

  • Poland

  • Portugal

  • Romania

  • Republic of San Marino

  • Slovak Republic

  • Slovenia

  • Spain

  • Sweden

  • Switzerland

  • Vatican City

Who Is Not Eligible?

You are not eligible for the Australia eVisitor Visa if you:

  • Hold a passport from a country that is not on the approved eligibility list

  • Intend to undertake paid work in Australia

  • Plan to study for more than three months

  • Are already in Australia at the time of application

Applicants who do not meet health or character requirements may also be refused.

Travellers who are not eligible for the eVisitor Visa may need to apply for an alternative visa, such as an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or a Visitor visa (subclass 600), depending on their nationality and travel purpose.

Permitted Activities on the eVisitor Visa

The eVisitor Visa allows you to:

  • Visit Australia for tourism or holidays

  • Visit family or friends

  • Take part in short business activities, such as attending meetings, conferences, or negotiations

Paid work and long-term study are not permitted under this visa.