What is an ETA? (Electronic Travel
Authority System)
An ETA is equivalent to a visa, but there is no
stamp or label in your passport and there is no need
for you to visit an Australian diplomatic office to
submit an application. Applications for ETAs can be
submitted through travel agents or airlines.Now, you
can also submit applications directly through this
web site by clicking on the Apply for ETA and, in
most cases, we will be able to approve your ETA in
less than 60 seconds. The ETA is issued electronically
by a computer system operated for the Department of
Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) of Australia.When
an application for an ETA is submitted through this
site, all you need to do is enter the details from
your passport formation. The application is processed
immediately. Approved applications are electronically
recorded on Australian Government systems.When you
arrive at an airport for check-in on a flight to Australia,
the airline check-in staff can electronically confirm
that you have authority to board the flight to Australia.
Types of ETA
There are two types of ETAs for eligible passport
holders from Artisan Travel.
V - Visitor/Tourist,12 months validity with stays
of up to threemonths on each visit. Multiple entries.
BS - Business Short validity, 12 months validity
with stay of upto three months. Single entry only.
Proof that an ETA is held
Because an ETA is an electronic authority it can
only be verified through the Electronic Travel Authority
System (ETAS). It isnot possible to provide a traveler
with physical evidence ofan ETA. However, it is recommended
that all personswho hold an ETA are given the leaflet,
ETAS informationfor ETA holders' to remind them of
conditions of issue.Do not attach confirmation slips
to passports.
All applications processed through this site are
subject to a Service Charge of USD 20.00 per visa.
We accept cash, check or money order only.
Who can get an ETA?
The conditions on a Visitor /Business short ETA
are:
- It is valid for visits to Australia for tourism
or to visit friends or relatives .
- It is valid for a visit to Australia for business
meetings, conventions, conferences.
- It is valid for multiple visits within 12 months
from date of issue
- not to stay in Australia for more than 3 months.
- be in good health and have no criminal convictions.
- You may not work in Australia if hold a Visitor/tourist.
For both types of ETA available through this site,
people who do not meet the requirements shown above
should contact the nearest Australian diplomatic office
for advice on appropriate types of visas
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