Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) Visas - Conditions

What are the conditions of an ETA?

Visitor

Visitor ETA

The conditions on a Visitor ETA are:

  • It is valid for visits to Australia for tourism or to visit friends or relatives
  • It is valid for multiple visits within 12 months from the date of issue
  • The maximum length of each visit is three months
  • You must not work while in Australia
  • You must not study or train for more than three months
  • You must be of good health
  • You must be of good character

Short Validity Business Visa (ETA)

The conditions on a Short Validity Business ETA are:

  • It is valid for a visit to Australia for business meetings, conventions, conferences or a short term project requiring a high level of skill; it does not include being employed by a company in Australia
  • It is valid for multiple visits within 12 months from the date of issue
  • The maximum length of the visit is three months.
  • You must not study or train for more than three months
  • You must be of good health
  • You must be of good character

Long Term Validity Business Travel Visa (ETA)

The conditions on a Long Stay Validity Business ETA are:

  • You must have a genuine intention and need to come to Australia temporarily for business
  • You must not propose to stay for more than three months at each entry
  • You must have adequate funds to support themselves while in Australia
  • Tou should not intend to undertake study which could lead to a formal award
  • You should not intend to engage in any activities which could adversely affect employment or training in Australia
  • You should have personal qualities and a business background related to their stay in Australia
  • You must meet the requirements for lodging a valid visa application
  • You must meet health, character, public interest and special return requirements
  • You must not study or train for more than three months

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Valid passport holders can apply for a visa online.

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