Australia ETA application guidance

THE BASICS

What is a Australia ETA?

Australia's ETA is an electronic authority for eligible passport holders making qualifying visits. Eligibility depends on the passport, reason for travel and personal circumstances. A valid ETA supports travel to Australia, with admission assessed by border officials on arrival.

ROUTE CHECK

Who may be suited to this route?

Use these points to see whether the route may fit your journey:

• You hold a passport that may be eligible for the Australian ETA route.
• Your intended stay and purpose fit the permitted visitor activities.
• You can provide the required identity, contact and declaration information.
• You will travel using the same passport linked to the application.

BE READY

What to prepare for your ETA application

• Your current chipped ePassport and a compatible NFC-enabled mobile device.
• Your contact information and intended reason for travel.
• Accurate responses to health, character and previous immigration questions where required.
• A payment method for the Greenlightvisa service and any confirmed official charge.

GREENLIGHTVISA PROCESS

Review everything before payment

1. 01
   Choose your destination

   Tell us where and when you plan to travel.

2. 02
   Complete the guided form

   Enter each detail exactly as it appears in your passport.

3. 03
   Review and pay

   See the completed application before secure payment.

4. 04
   Follow your status

   Permitted processing begins only after payment confirmation.

IMPORTANT

Before you apply

• Australia ETA applications must be completed in the official Australian ETA app.
• The traveller must be physically present for the ePassport chip scan and live facial image, even when an industry representative assists.
• The guided route check helps identify when another Australian visa route may be a better fit.
• Travel with the same passport used for the ETA application.
• Greenlightvisa uses permitted, authorised processing routes.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Australia ETA FAQs