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Visitor and Business (Short Validity) ETA

The Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is equivalent to a visa but there is no need for a stamp or label in your passport instead it is issued electronically by a computer system. The ETA is intended for a short-term Visitor or Business visit to Australia of 3 months duration. To be eligible for an ETA, you must hold one of the ETA-eligible passports and you must apply for the ETA while you are outside Australia.

eVisitor

The eVisitor is equivalent to a visa but there is no need for a stamp or label in your passport instead it is issued electronically by a computer system. The eVisitor is intended for a short-term visit to Australia of 3 months for Business or as a Visitor/Tourist. The eVisitor is valid for multiple visits within 12 months from the date of issue or until your passport expires. To be eligible for an eVisitor, you must hold an eVisitor-eligible passport and you must apply for the eVisitor while you are outside Australia. Eligible passport holders from the EU and other European ETA eligible countries can apply for an eVisitor.

Business Visitor (Long Validity) ETA

The Business Visitor (Long Validity) ETA is intended for business people who make regular short business visits to Australia for periods of up to 3 months at a time. The ETA may be granted for the life of your passport and permits you to re-enter Australia multiple times. To apply, you must hold one of the ETA-eligible passports and you must apply for the ETA while you are outside Australia.

Tourist Visa

The Tourist visa is an electronic visa granted for a stay in Australia of 3 months or 6 months, but in certain circumstances a stay of 12 months may be granted depending on the reason for your visit and your ability to support yourself during your stay in Australia. This visa is valid for multiple visits within 12 months from the date of grant.To apply for this visa, you must hold an eligible passport. A Tourist visa can be applied for from outside Australia or in Australia.

Working Holiday Visa

The Working Holiday visa is an electronic visa for applicants who hold a valid passport of an arrangement country, aged between 18 and 30 years at the time of application and have no dependent children. This visa allows a stay in Australia of up to 12 months from the date of first entry to Australia and entitles the applicant to work with an employer for up to 6 months to supplement their travel funds through incidental employment. In addition, you must be outside Australia at the time of visa grant and you must meet health and character requirements.

Working Holiday Scheme Visa - New Zealand

The Working Holiday visa is an electronic online visa for applicants who hold a valid passport of countries participating in the working holiday scheme. You must be aged between 18 and 30 years at the time of application and have no dependents. This visa allows a stay in New Zealand of up to 12 months or 23 months if if you are from the United Kingdom. This visa entitles the applicant to work with an employer for 3 - 12 months to supplement their travel funds through incidental employment. The period of employment permitted depends on your country of passport. In addition, you must meet health and character requirements and have sufficient funds available to meet your living costs in New Zealand.

Work and Holiday Visa, (USA Citizens Only)

The Work and Holiday visa is an electronic visa for applicants who hold a valid passport from Chile, Thailand, Turkey and the United States of America. This visa is similar to the Working Holiday visa, Subclass 417. To be eligible, you must be aged between 18 and 30 years at the time of application, have no dependent children and have relevant education qualifications. This visa allows a stay in Australia of up to 12 months from the date of first entry to Australia and entitles the applicant to work with an employer for up to 6 months to supplement their travel funds through incidental employment. In addition, you must apply for the visa from outside Australia and you must meet health and character requirements.

This Online Work and Holiday visa application is currently ONLY FOR USA PASPPORT HOLDERS.

Student Visa

The electronic Student visa is available for eligible passport holders classified as Assessment Level 1. If you have received a Letter of Offer and a Confirmation of Enrolment Certificate from your Australian Education Provider and you have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) then you may commence an application for an online student visa. You can apply for the electronic student visa within Australia or outside Australia.

Temporary Business (Long Stay) Visa

The Temporary Business (long stay) Subclass 457 visa allows approved Australian or overseas employers to sponsor, on a temporary basis from 3 months to a maximum of 4 years, overseas workers to work in Australia and fill skilled positions. If you are sponsored by an Australian business and you have a Nmination ID or Reference number, you can apply on our website for the electronic 457 visa.

Visa Waiver Program For USA - ESTA

If you are seeking to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver program, you must now comply with enhanced security arrangements. All travelers, travelling to the United States from 12 January 2009 must apply for an online ESTA. The Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) is equivalent to a visa but there is no need for a stamp or label in your passport instead it is issued electronically by a computer system. The ESTA is intended for travel to the US for 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. To be eligible for an ESTA, you must be a citizen or eligible national of a Visa Waiver Program country.