🇦🇺 Australia
Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)
A travel authorisation for visitors whose passport doesn't need a visa. Apply on the official site before you board your flight.
At a glance
| Who needs it | Visitors whose passport is covered by the scheme. Check your passport first: TripEase tells you whether you need it. |
|---|---|
| Status | Required for covered passports |
| When to submit | Before you travel. See the official site for timing. |
| Cost | An official fee is charged on the official site. Lookalike sites add their own charges on top. |
| Official site | https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601 |
| Run by | Australian Department of Home Affairs |
Before you open it
Have your passport and your travel plans to hand, then answer the questions on the official site itself. We don't reproduce the form here: the official version is the only one that counts, and it can change without notice.
Get it right first time
TripEase tells you whether your passport needs ETA, adds it to your trip checklist, and gives you one-tap access to the official form, with your details ready to copy. You always submit on the official site yourself.
Get early access Check your passport
General information, not legal advice. Rules can change at short notice: confirm on the official site or with your airline. TripEase isn't affiliated with any government. Source: Australian Department of Home Affairs.