Apply online for the eVisitor visa
This passport qualifies for Australia’s free eVisitor (subclass 651). Apply before departure and wait for the written decision.
Prepare your application
Apply online from outside Australia. It is free and permits multiple entries over 12 months, with up to three months per visit. Wait for the written grant before arranging travel; each family member needs a separate application.
Submit through the official channel
Use eVisitor (subclass 651). Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- eVisitor (subclass 651) application
- AUD 0
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
Incoming Passenger Card (IPC)
Most arriving passengers must complete a passenger card with identity, contact, health/character and customs/quarantine information. The Australia Travel Declaration is a limited Qantas pilot for invited passengers on selected routes; if you are not invited, follow the paper IPC process.
Open Incoming Passenger Card (IPC)Details that can change your plans
Each traveler needs their own application
A child listed on a parent’s passport still needs a separate ETA or eVisitor application. Each family member also submits a separate subclass 600 application; the family may be able to lodge applications together in ImmiAccount.
Update Home Affairs if you get a new passport
An eVisitor is linked to the passport used in its application. Tell Home Affairs about a new passport before travel so it can be linked to your existing visa; updates through ImmiAccount are generally processed within three business days.
Official guidanceEach eVisitor stay is separate from its 12-month travel period
The subclass 651 eVisitor allows multiple trips during the 12 months from grant, with up to three months on each entry. It cannot be extended; long stays or frequent visits may prompt questions about whether you are a genuine visitor. Check the grant notice and VEVO for your exact dates and conditions.
Official guidanceThe eVisitor cannot be extended
You cannot extend an eVisitor to stay longer. Apply for a different visa that suits your circumstances and wait for its decision before your current permission ends. A 12-month travel period does not permit a continuous 12-month stay.
Official guidancePractical tips for Australia
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Visitor permissions do not allow paid work
An Australian ETA, eVisitor or Tourist stream visitor visa is not a work visa. Limited business-visitor activities may be allowed, but paid work or providing services to an Australian business requires an appropriate work visa.
Declare food and biosecurity items
Food brought into Australia by air must be declared on your Incoming Passenger Card. Some items, including small quantities or ingredients, may be inspected. Check the ABF item guide before packing and declare items rather than guessing.
Australia at a glance
- Capital
- Canberra
- Currency
- AUD
- Calling code
- +61
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Austria need a visa for Australia?
For tourism in Australia, travelers using an ordinary passport from Austria should arrange electronic travel authorisation before travel. Apply online from outside Australia. It is free and permits multiple entries over 12 months, with up to three months per visit. Wait for the written grant before arranging travel; each family member needs a separate application. The published short-visit limit is 3 months per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Australia?
The short-visit limit is 3 months per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
Valid on arrival.
How much is the government fee?
eVisitor (subclass 651) application: AUD 0 for multiple entries (online application). Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
Do I need to complete Incoming Passenger Card (IPC)?
Required only when the stated conditions apply. Most arriving passengers must complete a passenger card with identity, contact, health/character and customs/quarantine information. The Australia Travel Declaration is a limited Qantas pilot for invited passengers on selected routes; if you are not invited, follow the paper IPC process. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
Can I extend my stay in Australia?
You cannot extend an eVisitor to stay longer. Apply for a different visa that suits your circumstances and wait for its decision before your current permission ends. A 12-month travel period does not permit a continuous 12-month stay.
How long can I stay in Australia with a visitor visa?
The subclass 651 eVisitor allows multiple trips during the 12 months from grant, with up to three months on each entry. It cannot be extended; long stays or frequent visits may prompt questions about whether you are a genuine visitor. Check the grant notice and VEVO for your exact dates and conditions.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open eVisitor (subclass 651)
Apply online from outside Australia. It is free and permits multiple entries over 12 months, with up to three months per visit. Wait for the written grant before arranging travel; each family member needs a separate application.
Open Incoming Passenger Card (IPC)
Find Australia’s visitor visa options
Use the official visa finder for your nationality and travel purpose.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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