Subclass 651 — eVisitor Visa — immi.wiki

The Subclass 651 eVisitor visa allows eligible passport holders from European Union member states and certain other European countries to visit Australia for tourism or business purposes. The eVisitor is electronically linked to the applicant's passport — there is no label, sticker, or document issued. It carries no application charge.

With an eVisitor, the holder can visit Australia as often as they wish within the 12-month validity period, staying up to 3 months on each visit. The eVisitor is the EU-equivalent of the Subclass 601 Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), which is available to a separate set of passport holders (primarily from the Americas and Asia-Pacific).

The eVisitor is available to citizens holding passports issued by the following countries:

• All 27 European Union member states (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden)
• Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, Vatican City
• The United Kingdom

Applicants must:

• Hold a passport issued by one of the eligible countries listed above
• Intend to visit Australia for tourism or business visitor activities only (no paid work, no formal study exceeding 3 months)
• Meet health and character requirements
• Not hold a current eVisitor or other valid Australian visa at the time of application

Business visitor activities permitted under the eVisitor include attending conferences, conducting business negotiations, exploring investment opportunities, and meeting with clients — provided no remuneration is received from an Australian source. Engaging in work that displaces an Australian employee is not permitted.

Applications are lodged online through the Australian Government's ImmiAccount portal or through a registered travel agent. The application is free of charge. Most applications are processed quickly, often within minutes or a few days.

The visa is electronically linked to the applicant's passport number. When the applicant checks in for a flight to Australia or presents at the border, the visa is confirmed electronically. No label or vignette is placed in the passport.

If the applicant obtains a new passport, they must apply for a new eVisitor linked to the new passport number — the existing eVisitor does not transfer automatically.

For current processing information, refer to the global visa processing times.

eVisitor holders are subject to the following standard conditions:

• Condition 8101 — No work (no paid employment or work for an Australian employer)
• Condition 8201 — Study limited to 3 months or less during the stay
• Condition 8503 — No further stay (commonly imposed; prevents applying for most other visas while in Australia)

The eVisitor is valid for 12 months from the date of grant and allows multiple entries, with each stay limited to 3 months. After 12 months, a new eVisitor application must be lodged if further visits are planned.

Visitors who wish to stay longer than 3 months, work, or study formally in Australia must apply for an appropriate visa — for example, the Subclass 600 Visitor visa for longer stays, or a student or work visa as applicable.