The eVisitor visa (subclass 651) is a free online visa that allows eligible passport holders to visit Australia temporarily for:
- Tourism (holiday)
- Visiting family or friends
- Business visitor purposes
Key Features
This visa lets you visit Australia:
- For tourism or business visitor purposes
- For up to 3 months at a time
- Within a 12-month period (multiple visits allowed)
✅ This visa is free (no application charge).
Who can apply?
You may be eligible for an eVisitor visa if you:
- Intend to stay in Australia temporarily only
- Are outside Australia when applying
- Hold a passport from an eVisitor-eligible country
- Are free of active tuberculosis when you enter Australia
- Have not been convicted of offences where the total sentence is 12 months or more
Location Requirement
You must be:
- Outside Australia when you apply, and
- Outside Australia when the visa is granted
eVisitor-Eligible Passport Countries
To apply, you must hold a citizen passport from one of the following countries:
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- The Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Republic of San Marino
- Slovak Republic
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom – British Citizen
- Vatican City
UK Passport Note (Important)
You are not eligible for the eVisitor if your only passport is:
- British National Overseas
- British Dependent Territories Citizen
- British Overseas Citizen
- British Protected Person
- British Subject
Criminal Convictions
If you have criminal convictions where the total sentence is 12 months or more (served or not served), you:
- Will not be permitted entry to Australia on an eVisitor visa
If you have any criminal history, DHA may consider that a Visitor visa (subclass 600) is more appropriate.
Health Requirements
You must meet Australia’s health requirements.
You may not be allowed to enter Australia if you have:
- Active tuberculosis
Health Insurance
You are responsible for all health costs during your stay.
You will not be covered by Medicare unless your country has a reciprocal health care agreement with Australia.
Cost
✅ Free
There is no charge to apply for an eVisitor visa.
