Australia eVisitor (651) 2026: cost, who needs it, how to apply

In forceNot separately checked Partly verified

Free alternative for UK and EU passport holders

Type: ETA (free e-visa) · Last checked 2026-10-21

Key facts

Who needs itOfficial ✓

EU nationals, UK (British citizen), Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, etc.

Who is exemptOfficial ✓

Australian/NZ citizens; not for BN(O)/BOTC passports

FeeOfficial ✓

free

Approx. USD

Free

ValidityOfficial ✓

12 months from grant; multiple entry

Max stay per visitOfficial ✓

3 months per entry

Processing timeNot confirmed

Not confirmed, check the official site

Our unconfirmed note: see official processing-time tool

When to applyNot separately checked

before travel, from outside Australia

Badges: Official ✓ = read on an official government page · Official (snippet) = official page text seen in a search result because the page blocked our checker · Not confirmed = we could not confirm it, so check the official site.

Do I need it? Quick check by passport

• United States: Not needed
• United Kingdom: Needed
• EU country: Needed
• Canada: Not needed
• Australia: Not needed

A starting point only, based on the official pages below. Dual nationals, residents and other passports: check the official site.

Official sources

• https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/evisitor-651

What the sources say

• Feehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/evisitor-651

  visaCost: Free

• validity+stayhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/evisitor-651

  The eVisitor visa is valid for travel to Australia for 12 months, starting from the date it is granted. ... You can stay in Australia for 3 months after each entry.

• Who needs ithttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/evisitor-651

  ... Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom – British Citizen Vatican City ... You cannot apply with ... a British National Overseas ... passport

Last checked 2026-10-21. Rules change: always confirm on the official site before you travel.