Apply for your Australia eVisitor Visa online

The eVisitor (Subclass 651) is specifically for passport holders from the European Union and several other European nations (like the UK, Switzerland, and Norway).

If you are from a country not on the eVisitor list, such as the US or Canada, you may need an ETA (Subclass 601) or a standard Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) via the embassy.

You can visit Australia with an eVisitor Visa to:

• Spend a holiday or visit family and friends

• Engage in business visitor activities (investigating business opportunities, attending conferences, or negotiating contracts)

• Study or train for up to 3 months in total.

*Note: You cannot work for or provide services to a business or organization based in Australia, nor sell goods or services to the public.

Once approved, your visa grant notification will be sent to your email. You do not need a label in your passport, as the visa is electronically linked to your passport number. However, we recommend keeping a digital copy or a printout on your phone for peace of mind during check-in. If you’ve applied through iVisa, you can find a copy of your approval in your dashboard.

The eVisitor Visa allows you to stay for up to 3 months (90 days) on each visit. Because it is a multiple-entry visa valid for 12 months, you can leave and return as many times as you like within that year, provided no single stay exceeds 3 months.

Many eVisitor applications are granted almost instantly. However, if manual checks are required, it can take longer. With iVisa, you can get your Australia eVisitor Visa in as little as 1 hour, depending on the processing speed you choose.

We recommend applying at least 3 days before your departure date to account for any unexpected government delays.

If your application is denied, the Department of Home Affairs will notify you of the reason. Usually, you cannot appeal a decision for an eVisitor, but you may be able to apply for a different visa type (like the Subclass 600) which allows for more detailed documentation.

iVisa offers denial protection as an add-on to your application (optional).

The most common reasons are typos in the passport number or date of birth, or failing to meet "genuine visitor" requirements. If you have a criminal record or certain health conditions, the application may also be flagged for further review or denial.

iVisa’s expert review catches any errors to avoid delays and meet all Australian government document requirements before submission.

No. The eVisitor Visa cannot be extended. If you want to stay longer than 3 months, you must apply for a different visa (such as the Visitor Visa Subclass 600) while still in Australia, provided your current visa doesn't have a "No Further Stay" condition.

Most eVisitor applicants do not need a medical exam. However, you may be asked to undergo one if you plan to enter a hospital environment, study to be a doctor/nurse, or if you are over 75 years of age and applying for a long stay.

Yes, the eVisitor Visa is accepted at all international airports and seaports in Australia. You may also be eligible to use the SmartGate arrival kiosks if you have a biometric passport from an eligible country, allowing you to breeze through immigration without waiting in line for an officer.