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Visas to visit Australia

Whether you are visiting Australia for less than 72 hours or planning on a stay of several years you must have a valid Australian visa.

A visa is a form of permission for a non-citizen to enter, transit or remain in a particular country.

Information on visas to Australia can be found at the Department of Home Affairs .

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eVisitor Visa 651 for Australia (UK Citizens)

Key aspects.

Cheapest and fastest visa to obtain.

Visa Duration

12 months total, up to 90 days each visit .

Approval time

95% of visas granted within 24 hours .

If you are a UK citizen who is planning to come to Australia for a non-employment purpose for a temporary time period, Australia’s e-visitor visa is most likely the best way for you to gain entry into the country .

As a matter of fact, you can apply for an eVisitor visa independently on the reason for your travel (holiday or on business) and quickly obtain the visa for a low cost .

Your eVisitor visa will then be valid for 12 months , during which you can travel to Australia freely, staying in Australia for up to 90 days in each visit . As a matter of fact, eVisitor visas are multiple entry visas, valid for one year from the date of issue.

Applying for an eVisitor “e-visa” to Australia is easy, and you can get your visa very quickly: you will often get your visa within one day .

eVisitor: the Most Requested Australian Visa by UK Citizens

eVisitor is sometimes referred to among British citizens as Australia’s British citizen electronic travel authorization . The reason why this specific kind of visa is often used as a synonym for Australian visas in general that it is definitely the most common visa type among UK travellers visiting Australia.

As explained above, an eVisa is an electronic document that is linked to your UK passport to allow entry into Australia for tourism or business purposes. Australian evisitor visas for UK citizens encompass a broad range of travel purposes, and essentially only restrict British citizens from working in Australia .

As far as UK citizens are concerned, eVisitor requirements are essentially limited to having a valid British passport and satisfying a few restrictions , and you can obtain the visa directly online .

The advantages of an online application such as this one is that you don’t need to scan your passport, send it away to an embassy or queue in line in any consulate . You also will not receive any visa labels at home, or have to stick anything to your passport: you will receive an email once your evisitor visa is approved. You are not required to bring that email to Australia, but we recommend you print it out and bring it with you to the airport.

Your evisitor visa permit will be stored digitally in the Australian Immigration databased, electronically matched to your passport number, and when you travel through the airport to reach Australia, the airline, airport and immigration staff will be able to access your Australian travel authorization through your personal British passport number. These are the reasons that made eVisitor visas the most requested type of Australian visa by UK citizens .

eVisitor rules, details and FAQs

If you are not sure whether eVisitor visas match your needs, keep reading to learn more about this Visa released by the Australian government:

• What is Australia’s eVisitor Visa 651, and how does it work?
• Australian eVisitor visas’ eligible countries
• Applying for an eVisitor as a tourist
• Australia eVisitor as a Business Visa

Evisitor Visa Requirements and Restrictions

What if i am not eligible for an evisitor visa, evisitor visas for children and families.

• Differences Between Evisitor and ETA
• Differences Between Evisitor and Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
• How does the evisitor application process work?
• What is the processing time of Australian evisitor visas?
• What is the duration of Australian eVisitor visas?
• What is Australia’s evisitor price?

Australia’s e Visitor pass: What it is and How it Works

“eVisitor” is an Australian travel authorization allowing UK citizens (and other European citizens) to enter Australia to spend a holiday, visit friends or family, perform limited volunteer work, attend business conferences or for any tourism purpose .

This visa, also known as a visa 651 Australia (or the “visa e651” – basing on the subclass of travel authorizations that this e-visa belongs to) is an “electronic document” that follows the individual’s passport, and is required to pass through customs at any airport before entering Australia as a non-citizen. With an evisitor visa to Australia, visitors may stay in Australia for a maximum of 90 days at a time . However, evisitor subclass 651 travel authorizations allows you to visit Australia multiple times within one year – but always to stay up to 90 days at once. The multiple entry option characterizing evisitor visas for Australia means that UK evisitor holders can leave and re-enter Australia multiple times, also visiting neighbouring countries or UK in between, as long as the evisitor pass is still valid.

However, an important condition to keep in mind about Australia’s evisitor subclass 651 is that it is strictly not valid for any employment activities that you intend to engage in while staying in Australia .

IMPORTANT: if you are a UK citizen and you think you might be eligible for the 651 visa, then we recommend you apply for the evisa 651 as your first choice, without attempting to gain entry to Australia under additional visitor permit . As a matter of fact, applying for Australia’s evisitor 651 option along with another temporary visa option could result in an evisitor visa refusal, or may delay the processing time of your evisitor subclass 651.

(Additional Australian Government’s eVisitor requirements and details are discussed in detail in the following sections.)

Evisitor Visa Australia: Countries Allowed

Australia’s evisitor subclass 651 travel authorization is only available to certain eligible countries, thanks to a special agreement they established with the Australian government. More specifically, the e651 visa is available to citizens of 35 countries – including the UK.

Apart from the United Kingdom, eVisitor visa’s eligible countries also include:

• Czech Republic
• Liechtenstein
• The Netherlands
• Republic of San Marino
• Slovak Republic
• Switzerland
• Vatican City

(If you are not a citizen of the UK or one of the above Australian government evisitor 651 eligible countries, then a different option from Australian immigration e-visa may still be available, such as an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) visa – still an e-visa but different from eVisitors.)

Applying for an Australian Evisitor Class 651 Visa as a Tourist

eVisitor tourist visas for Australia (full official name “Australia e visitor class tv evisitor subclass 651 visa”) allow UK tourists to come into the country to visit relatives and friends or stay in Australia for a temporary time for any type of tourist activity .

Within this context, Australia’s evisitor visa is a “multiple entry visa”, also available for tourists willing to enter and leave Australia several times within 12 months – still under an evisitor subclass 651 tourist authorization .

Notice that while a tourist evisitor is technically valid for up to 12 months, it should not be used as a way to stay in the country for an extended period of time . You can study for a short period of time up to three months on the Australia tourist visa 651, but you cannot remain in a class beyond that 90-day limit .

In case you plan to stay in Australia for holiday longer than 3 months, we recommend considering a working holiday visa . You can also find more information on alternative solution on our page dedicated to Australian tourist visas .

Australia’s Evisitor as a Business Visa

Australia’s eVisitor authorizations also permit travel to Australia for business purposes . However, the evisitor business visas does not permit the holder to engage in employment activities while in Australia, or earn an income from Australia entities .

With an eVisitor Business Visa you may attend a business conference, a seminar or hold business and commercial meetings .

Also in commercial contexts, Australia’s business visas of Subclass 651 allow their holders to stay in the country for up to 90 days at a time , and are multiple entry visas . Also in this case, the visa will be valid for 365 days .

In our dedicated section, you can find more information and alternatives on Australian business visas , but in case you are planning to travel to Australia not for business but (also) for work, an alternative form of electronic visa which may be suitable for you is the Working Holiday Visa .

In case you want to visit Australia for both business and tourism , an eVisitor visa will allow you to both go on business trip and holiday. However, if you are going to do business you will still need need to select the “Business” option in the application form . Apart from this, the application is exactly the same as for “Holiday” eVisitor visas. To sum up, if you select “Business” as your purpose, you can do both business and have holiday – while if you choose “Holiday” you can only do holiday and tourism-related activities.

When applying for an e-visitor visa, it is important to know there are several visa conditions specific to evisitor 651 visas, that you must abide by in order to gain lawful entry into Australia and remain there without incidents during your intended stay.

First of all, in order to obtain an Australian eVisitor visa, you must be a citizen of one of eVisitor’s eligible countries, such as the United Kingdom .

You must also possess a valid passport , which should not expire between the visa application date and the date you plan to leave from Australia for the last time. Also, notice that several airlines require your passport to be valid for a minimum of six months upon your arrival in Australia in order to accept you on board , so we recommend complying to this “extra” requirement to avoid any issue at the moment of departure. Some people also worry about visa-related age-limits, but there is no Australian evisitor age limit .

Apart from these basic requirements, there are also two main health and character requirements: as far as health is concerned, you must be free from tuberculosis – while as far as character requirements are concerned you may not have been convicted of a crime that resulted in a sentence of 12 or more months in jail (even if you did not end up actually serving that entire sentence).

You may also not pass the character requirements for eVisitor visas if you have been convicted of immigration detention in the past, you are a known gang / criminal organisation member or affiliate, or in case the Australian Immigration may legitimately suspect you were involved in crimes such as people smuggling, trafficking, genocides, torture or slavery – in this case independently on whether or not you were convicted for it. Luckily, these are of course extremely rare cases .

These conditions will be clearly outlined at the moment of submitting your request, and upon completion and submission of your evisitor online application form you will be required to certify to the Australian government that you have read all of the conditions and restrictions that apply to your travel authorization to Australia and agree to follow them all.

Once your visa is granted, the electronic “eVisitor Australia – UK passport” link is how customs and officials at the airport can confirm that you are permitted to enter the country .

You may bring with you the printed email confirmation of your 651 permit release, but above all you will need to travel with the evisitor eligible passport the permit is matched to . Your evisitor passport number will be listed by the Australian Government in all evisitor-related documents, and tied to your passport validity.

Once you will have entered Australia with your travel visa, the most important evisitor-specific condition imposed by Australian Immigration is that you must not stay for longer than three months at a time .

“ Am I allowed to work in Australia with an eVisitor visa? ” is what many UK travellers wonder. An eVisitor visa allows you to attend business functions, such as company meeting, negotiations, conferences and so on. However, you are not allowed to work (i.e. be employed in Australia) . In some cases, volunteer work can be allowed . It can’t be the main purpose of your travel to Australia though, and it cannot be any kind of volunteer work that otherwise would have been done by an Australian citizen for a salary. If you intend to work in Australia, you should apply for other types of visas, e.g. Working Holiday Visas .

The above rules are strictly enforced by the Australian Government, so always remember: once an Australian eVisitor visa has been granted in your name, you cannot engage in any paid work while in Australia . Work prohibition is an especially important restriction to keep in mind.

Considering all the above, having an Australia evisitor eligible passport (and taking it with you in your travel to Australia) is the most important Australian requirement for getting your visa and entering and staying in the country without any issue.

Because of this, and considering the relation between eVisitor visas and the passports they are tied to, notice that if for any reason you obtain a new passport before your travel, you will have to update your Australian evisitor with new passport information in order for the permit to remain valid. Essentially, you will need to apply for a new eVisitor visa, using the new passport number .

If you are found to have violated any of the conditions or restrictions on your visa, you are at risk of being forced out of the country and denied re-entry on any other type of visa ever again. It is a serious offense to have been found guilty of violating any travel restrictions imposed by the Australian government.

If you are not eligible to apply for an eVisitor visa, there might be a number of other possibilities for you. Select your nationality in the dropdown menu above or in our international homepage to see which options are available for you. If you don’t find your nationality listed, please contact our customer support for a list of options.

In some cases, you might need to submit a paper application to the nearest Australian embassy . If so, we can also help you with that process.

Also children are required to obtain an evisitor visa before traveling to Australia.

Compared to grown-ups, there are no additional evisitor Australia child requirements for the application, and you may complete the Australia evisitor baby, child or family member application online on their behalf – as long as you have all their required identification information. Notice that children who are on their parents’ passports also need their own visas: in this case the information from their parents’ passport should be used when filling in the visa form.

You may submit all of your evisitor Australia family members’ applications at once for your convenience: they will all receive separate evisitor travel identification numbers once approved .

“ Will all applicants be approved at the same time?”, you may wonder. Even if you apply for many people at once, applications will not necessarily be approved at the same time. Each application is handled separately, independently from all others. Some applicants will most likely be granted a visa very quickly, while others might need to wait for a few days.

Differences Between Evisitor (Visa Subclass 651) and ETA (Visa Subclass 601)

The Electronic Travel Authority visa , also known as ETA (subclass 601) , is an alternative to “off-line” visitor visa options available to US citizens: it is essentially an Australian eVisitor for US citizens .

If you are considering the choice of Australia visa 601 vs 651 application options, the authorization you apply for should depend on your citizenship: both the Australian visa subclass 651 and 601 options allow the same types of tourist and business activities within Australia.

Some people may refer to eVisitor visas for UK citizens as “ETA” by mistake, but technically there is no Australia ETA 651 option for UK citizens. British travellers should not pursue the ETA option and apply for an eVisitor instead .

If you are not sure whether eVisitor or ETA is the right visa for you, you can also visit our page dedicated to ETA visa specifications and requirements .

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Differences Between Evisitor (Visa Subclass 651) and Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)

Australia’s Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) is a different type of visa which can also be requested online by travellers planning a trip to Australia for touristic or business-related purposes.

Visitor Visas of Subclass 600 have been designed mostly for travellers who are not on the ETA or eVisitor eligible country lists. As a matter of fact, while there are only a few eligible countries for ETA and eVisitor visas, there are a big selection of countries whose citizens can apply for long stay visas.

Other ideal users of Subclass 600 visas are travellers wishing to enter Australia and remain in the country for longer than 3 months : as a matter of fact, Visitor Visas can be issued either can be issued either as single or multiple entry visas, and each entry can last up to 12 months.

Travellers who are already in Australia with an eVisitor or ETA visa can also apply for this visa while in Australia in order to extend their stay after the eVisitor or ETA entry permit expiration . For these reasons, Australia’s Visitor Visa Subclass 600 is also known as Long Stay Visa .

There are however two aspects that make this kind of visa much less convenient than eVisitor visas for UK travellers who do not need the benefits outlined above:

• First of all, while eVisitor applications’ approval is almost instantaneous, long stay visas can take up to 20 days to get processed and usually need more documents/information to be provided by travellers in order for them to obtain their visa.
• Another important reason for preferring eVisitor visas to Long Term visas whenever possible is their cost. While an eVisitor visa will cost you only £ 59.00 , each Long Stay Visitor Visa will cost you a total of £ 275.00  – and if you are inside Australia when you apply there will be an additional charge of 150 EUR per person.

If you are not sure whether Australia’s Long Stay Visa fits your needs you can find more info on our page dedicated to Visitor Visas (Subclass 600).

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Australian Evisitor Visa Application Process

The process to complete the Australia evisitor 651 online application form is efficient and easy to follow.

Applying for Your eVisitor visa

The first step to complete the evisitor visa Australia online form is accessing it through our application service . Our evisitor 651 online application form will ask for basic identifying information about the applicants, including their passport number and country of origin.

While you may be asked at a later date to submit supporting documentation, you do not need to send anything in with your application beyond the information which is specifically requested.

The evisitor application process will not require much of your time to complete, but you do need to pay close attention to ensure that all of the information you are providing is accurate before submitting it , and be extra careful when filling the required fields, as failure to follow the instructions and provide correct information could result in your application being denied or held up in processing.

The most likely reason why you might find your evisitor Australia delayed (or even refused) is that there was a mistake in entering your personal identification information. Be sure to read the online application instructions carefully to avoid having your Australian evisitor rejected or a delay in the visa processing time. If done in purpose, it is also unlawful to knowingly submit false information on your application.

Notice that when you complete your evisitor online application for Australia, you must be located outside of Australia . There may be other visa options available to you if you are physically located within Australia and wish to extend your stay or change the purpose of your stay (e.g. Australian Long Stay Visas ).

Many of our visitors wonder if the application form for eVisitor visas to Australia is available in other languages. The answer is YES: the visa application form is now available in many different languages other than English . Simply pick your nationality from the menu in the top right corner of this page, to see which nationality/language options are available. The application form will then be displayed in the desired language, to make the application process easier for everyone. You can of course also contact our customer support in your own language. However, depending on availability of customer service representatives, we might reply to you in English to avoid unnecessary waiting time for you.

In general, you should try to have your evisitor for Australia finalised several weeks before your travel date, so that you have time to address any issues and re-submit your application in case your Australia evisitor is denied the first time you apply .

Retrieving Your eVisitor Application

To retrieve your Australia evisitor print out, look for the evisitor email in your inbox to verify that the application was approved and your permit granted . It will contain all of the important details about your travel authorization, including the validity dates, any special restrictions and your personal identifying information.

If you then notice a mistake in any of the information, you should not delay in having it corrected or submitting a new evisitor application if necessary . In case you need help, contact us via our contact form .

Also, remember that you must update the Australian government with any changes to your Australia evisitor online visa information between when you submit the application and the start of your travel to Australia – such as a change of passport number. In this specific case, you should apply for a new eVisitor visa.

In any case, you should never attempt to board an airplane to Australia without receiving official confirmation of the approval of your evisitor application first.

Common eVisitor Application Question

“ How early do I need to apply for an eVisitor? ” is what many of our visitors wonder. The processing time for an eVisitor Australian visa is usually very fast, and most applicants will get the result of the application within an hour. However, it is not recommended to wait until the last moment to apply: we recommend all our customers to apply at least two weeks before the intended time of travel. As a matter of fact, in some cases applications will be handled manually by visa officers at Australian Immigration. If so, the processing time will be longer – and in case they ask for additional supporting documents, the waiting time can be longer than two weeks.

“ Can I apply for an eVisitor 651 visa for other people than myself? ” in another doubt many of our visitors have. The answer is YES: you can apply visas for anyone as long as you have all their personal information and passport details. You also need to pay the fee on their behalf. Notice that the grant letter will be sent to the email you entered before starting the first application, so if you apply on behalf of others you will then need to also make sure they received email confirmation concerning their granted visas.

What happens if I change my passport? If you change your passport after you have been granted a visa, you must contact us . You do not need to apply for a new visa, but the visa must be transferred to your new passport. Should you forget to contact us when you get a new passport, you will risk being denied entry your plane, as the check-in staff will not be able to see that you have a visa.

Australian Evisitor Visa Processing Time

If you are wondering about applying for an evisitor 651 permit and how long does it takes for the visa to be released, you may be pleasantly surprised at the efficiency of the process and at the quickness of Australian evisitors’ approval time. Fortunately, in the vast majority of cases evisitors’ processing time is very quick: all applications are processed and approved almost instantly .

However, the waiting time of evisitors for Australia can vary depending on specific circumstances. This is why it is best to submit your application as soon as you are aware that you will need to travel to Australia .

There are a few reasons why your eVisitor visa for Australia may be delayed. Here are the elements that may impact the typical evisitor (subclass 651) processing time – which is almost always of 24 to 48 hours:

The main thing that can affect your Australian evisitor visa’s processing time is whether you applied for the right visa and if your information was entered correctly. One of the ways that you can end up extending the Australia evisitor visa processing time is also by sending in additional documents that were not explicitly requested during the application process : going through unnecessary documentation takes time – time which will add up to your final visa delivery date.

Instead, if you do receive a notice that additional documents are required, then only in that case be sure to submit them timely to avoid a delay in your evisitor visa 651 processing time.

If you have used our services for your evisitor application, then in the event that you have experienced a delay in your evisitor visa approval please contact us : we will assist you in tracking down the status of your evisitor application and answer any specific evisitor time-related questions.

One of the advantages of applying through our service is that we can assist you in case any problem arises and you are concerned about your evisitor for Australia taking too long or worried about an evisitor delay interfering with your trip.

Evisitor Visa Duration

Australia’s evisitor validity is of 12 months. More specifically, Australia’s evisitor duration starts from the official date that the evisitor is granted and lasts 365 days. Once you receive confirmation by email that your visa has been granted, the Australian evisitor expiry date will be visible on your evisitor printout .

Within this one-year period, the length of each of each evisitor-based stay on Australian ground can be up to 90 days at a time .

Within the eVisitor’s one year validity period, you may enter and leave the country multiple times under this type of visa .

“ Is it possible to extend the eVisitor visa? ” is what many applicants wonder. An eVisitor visa cannot be extended . If you are outside of Australia, you can apply for a new eVisitor visa – while if you are already in Australia, then you can apply for a different type of visa, such as a long stay visitor visa . If your application is successful, your eVisitor visa will be automatically cancelled when you receive your new visa. To change the type of visa you have while in Australia, you will need to contact the Department of Immigration and Citizenship at least 14 days before your current visa expires. You might be granted a new visa if you fulfil all requirements and you have followed the rules of your current visa.

So, to recap, while in Australia, it is not possible to apply for formal evisitor visa extensions . However, there are Australian long-stay visa options that may be appropriate for you if you wish to extend your time in Australia.

Australia’s E-Visitor Cost

As far as taxes and fees are concerned, the Australian government provides the evisitor for Australia gratis, free of charge, as a free visitors visa for Australia.

As eVisitor application providers, while we do not offer a free evisitor visa option, we provide fast visa application and delivery for Australian evisitor visas at the very affordable cost of £ 59.00 .

You can pay the evisitor visa cost by credit card or Pay Pal after completing the online visa application form through our service.

The fee of £ 59.00 is applied for each individual application that you submit : you may submit several evisitor applications at once, and the Australian evisitor fee for each person in your travel party will be calculated, so that the total cost can be easily paid at once directly online .

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Australian Visa and Entry Requirements FAQs

Learn about visa requirements for entry to Australia for tourism purposes with this list of frequently asked questions. 

Please note this page is intended to provide general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Tourism Australia is not the Australian government visa granting authority. For information on visas to enter Australia, visitors should seek the most up-to-date information from Australian Government Department of Home Affairs .*

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Australian Visa Information

Unless you are an Australian citizen, you will need a valid Australian visa to enter the country. New Zealand passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival in the country. All other passport holders, regardless of age, must apply for a visa before leaving home. You can apply for a range of Australian visa types, including tourist visas and working holiday visas, via the ETA app or on the  Department of Home Affairs website.

There are different Australian visa types available for travellers to Australia. Knowing which Australian visa to apply for depends on the length of your stay, your passport and the purpose of your visit. You’ll also need to meet certain financial and medical requirements, be outside of Australia when applying and maintain health insurance for the duration of your stay. 

Electronic Travel Authority visa  (subclass 601) This visa allows you to visit Australia as many times as you want, for up to a year, and stay for three months each visit. This visa is available to passport holders from a number of countries and regions, who live outside Australia. A step-by-step guide on how to apply is  here .

All ETA-eligible passport holders must apply for an ETA using the Australian ETA app. Agents can assist you in the application process, but you must be physically present as a live facial image is required.

eVisitor  (subclass 651) This is a free visa for multiple visits to Australia for tourism or business purposes for up to three months at a time within a 12-month period. This visa is available to passport holders from a number of European countries and it cannot be extended.

Visitor visa  (subclass 600) The Visitor visa allows you to visit Australia, either for tourism or business purposes. It is open to all nationalities. Generally, a period of stay of up to three months is granted, but up to 12 months may be granted in certain circumstances. Applicants will have to pay a fee to submit their application.

The application process may differ depending on which visa you need.

You can only apply for the  Electronic Travel Authority visa  (subclass 601) through the Australian ETA app. A step-by-step guide on how to apply is located  here .

For other visas, you can apply online by creating an ImmiAccount and completing the application process. Be sure to submit your application well in advance of your travel date to allow enough time for processing. You may be asked to provide further supporting information. You will be notified in writing if your tourist visa is approved and it will be digitally linked to your passport. For more information on different visa types, and Australian visa requirements including how to apply for an Australian visa, visit the  Department of Home Affairs  website.

If you are already in Australia and hold a valid Electronic Travel Authority visa (subclass 601) you can extend your stay by applying for another visa, such as a Visitor visa (subclass 600). An eVisitor (subclass 651) cannot be extended.

See the Department of Home Affairs website for details.

Working Holiday Visas

Australia's Working Holiday Maker program allows visitors aged under 30 (or 35 in certain cases) who hold a passport from a participating country to travel and work in Australia. Working holiday visas are valid for one year, or up to three years if you meet certain conditions.

Find out more about working holiday visas here .

*Australian visa regulations (including visa application charges) change from time to time. The information provided here is valid at the time of publication, but visitors should check this information is still current by visiting the Australian Department of Home Affairs .

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New ETA fee for Australians travelling to UK

Aussies travelling to the United Kingdom will be stung with a new fee to enter the country as the UK moves to digitise its border controls.

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The days of Aussies simply arriving at a London airport and merely showing their Aussie passport to enter are over.

Travellers from Down Under will soon have an extra requirement — they’ll need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the United Kingdom.

Who needs an ETA?

The British entry permit document is needed for people who do not need a visa to travel to the UK — and it will give them permission to travel around the region.

People will need an ETA if they come to the UK for up to six months for tourism, visiting family and friends, business or study.

They will also need one if they will spend up to three months in the UK for creative work purposes (actors or musicians etc).

Crucially, visitors will also need an ETA if they’re just transiting through the UK – including people who are not going through the UK border control.

The ETA applies to all 27 European Union countries, except for Ireland.

Citizens from other non-EU European nations including Switzerland and Monaco will also need an ETA.

It will also apply to visa-exempt nations like Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Japan.

A full list of countries is listed on the ETA website .

The scheme will kick off for Qatar from 25 October and for other Middle Eastern nations from 22 February 2024.

It’s not yet known when the requirement will start for Aussie travellers. The UK government says its “borders will be fully digitalised by 2025” — so a date sometime in 2024 is likely.

How much is the ETA?

It’s understood that the ETA will cost £10 ($AU18.65).

Eligible people will be able to apply online for permission to enter the UK before travelling.

It’s expected the application will only take a few minutes, and it will be processed within 48 to 72 hours.

To apply, travellers will need a valid biometric passport from an eligible country, travel details, a valid email address and a debit or credit card.

Once their ETA is approved, travellers will merely need to scan their passport when they arrive at the airport.

Why is the ETA being introduced?

The UK government says it launched the ETA project as part of efforts to improve UK border control.

It will provide the government with more information about the number of people travelling to the UK and where they are arriving from.

It will also allow travellers to be screened before they reach the UK, so that “threats can be detected earlier”, according to the ETA website.

The application will record details including the “name, date of birth and citizenship” of travellers, as well as their travel plans.

The application form includes a “series of personal, security and travel questions”, according to a Sydney Morning Herald report.

What’s the ETIAS?

Aussies heading to Europe will also have to fill out paperwork and pay a fee under a new scheme called the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS).

The ETIAS is an electronic system which keeps track of visitors from visa-exempt countries who enter most European nations.

Italy, Greece, Spain, Sweden and Croatia are just a few of the places which will require travellers to reapply every three years or whenever their passport expires for renewed access to the continent.

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The application can be filled out online or on a mobile app and carries a €7 ($AU11) fee.

The European Union has advised that most applications will be processed within minutes, but still warns tourists should submit their application well in advance of buying a flight or booking accommodation.

- with NCA Newswire

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A huge $20 billion new airport in an Aussie-favouite Asian destination has revealed plans to become a major global hub.

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These are the countries with the highest visa fees for 2024

I f you’re considering international travel, take note: Australia has emerged as the country with the highest visa fees, according to a study by expat insurance portal William Russell.

Australia, known as ‘The Great Southern Land’, leads the list, closely followed by global heavyweights such as the US, the UK, and Japan, securing the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.

India and others: Countries with the highest visa fees

Key factors such as expat population, visa data , required vaccines, and language proficiency tests were analysed by William Russell to identify countries with the most challenging immigration processes.

India, with its low expat population (0.4 per cent), is deemed one of the most difficult countries to immigrate to, with an Employment visa cost of GBP 427 (approximately SGD 729).

Australia tops the list with its Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482), commanding a hefty AUD 3,035 (approximately SGD 2,684). Additional expenses such as English language tests, health checks, and police certificates contribute to the overall cost.

The United States follows closely, with its general H-1B visa priced at USD 1,717 (approximately SGD 2,299), while the United Kingdom ranks third with its Skilled Worker visa costing GBP 1,343 (approximately SGD 2,295).

Further insights from the study reveal that India requires the highest number of vaccines, while Canada has the longest visa waiting time, averaging around 41 weeks.

For more detailed findings from the research, click here .

(Feature image credit: Godwin Angeline Benjo/Unsplash)

All currency conversions were done at the time of writing. 

This story first appeared on Lifestyle Asia Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which country’s visa is the cheapest?

Visa fees vary depending on nationality and country of residence. However, some popular visa-free destinations for Indians include Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Which country’s visa is easy to get?

According to Visa Guide , countries such as Estonia, Iceland, Luxembourg, and Germany are known for having relatively straightforward work visa processes.

What is the most expensive passport fee in the world?

Reports indicate that Liechtenstein has the most expensive passport globally, priced at USD 444 (approximately SGD 594) for a 10-year document.

Why is the Indian visa expensive?

Several factors contribute to the high cost of Indian visas, including government revenue, border security measures, tourist services, and visa fees charged by other countries.

The post These are the countries with the highest visa fees for 2024 appeared first on Prestige Online - Singapore .

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How to apply for a visa to come to the UK

Choose a visa.

You may need a visa to come to the UK to study, work, visit or join family.

There are different visas depending on:

• where you come from
• why you want to come to the UK
• how long you want to stay for
• your personal circumstances and skills

Before you apply, you must check if you need a visa and what type you need. Depending on your nationality, you might not need a visa to visit or transit through the UK.

Your application must be approved before you travel.

You do not need to apply for a visa if you’re an Irish citizen.

If you want to visit the UK

Apply for a Standard Visitor visa to visit the UK for up to 6 months. For example:

• for a holiday or to see family and friends
• for a business trip or meeting
• to do a short course of study

You must apply for a Marriage Visitor visa if you want to visit the UK to get married or register a civil partnership.

If you have a visitor visa you cannot take a job in the UK.

If you’re travelling through the UK

You might need a visa if you’re travelling through the UK on your way to another country, for example if you have a layover between flights.

Apply for a visa to travel through the UK .

If you want to study in the UK

Your course length, type and place of study affect which visa to apply for.

A Standard Visitor visa lets you do a short course of study that lasts no longer than 6 months.

A Short-term study visa lets you come to the UK to study an English language course that is over 6 months and up to 11 months.

A Student visa is usually for a longer course. You must be sponsored by a licensed college or university and have a confirmed place. On this visa, you may be able to do some work.

A Child Student visa is for 4 to 17 year olds who want to study at an independent school. If you’re 16 or over, this visa lets you do some work.

If you want to work in the UK

You can work in the UK on a short or long-term basis with a work visa. There are many types of work visa .

The visa you need depends upon:

• your skills and qualifications
• if you have a job offer and sponsorship
• if you want to bring your family with you
• what you’ll be doing - for example sporting, charitable or religious work

You can set up a business with an Innovator Founder visa .

If you want to join family in the UK

If you’re a spouse, partner or family member of someone who has British citizenship or settlement in the UK, you can apply for a family visa to join them. They may need to show that they can support you financially.

You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain ( ILR ) after a set amount of time living in the UK.

If your family member is in the UK on a visa

You may be able to apply for a visa to join a family member who’s in the UK on a visa. They must be either:

• your spouse or partner
• your parent if you’re 18 or under

Check what visa you’ll need to join them.

Family reunion visas for refugees

If you were separated from your partner or child when you were forced to leave your country, they can apply to join you in the UK.

Your family members can apply if you have been given asylum or 5 years’ humanitarian protection, and not have British citizenship.

If your family member is from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein

You can apply for a free EU Settlement Scheme family permit to come to the UK if you have a close family member who:

• was living in the UK by 31 December 2020
• has pre-settled or settled status
• you had a relationship with by 31 December 2020 (unless you’re applying for a child who was born or adopted after this date)

Close family members include your spouse or civil partner, child, grandchild, parent or grandparent.

A family permit lets you live, work and study in the UK for up to 6 months. You can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to stay in the UK after your family permit expires. You usually need to apply within 3 months of arriving in the UK.

Other ways to get permission to live in the UK

If you’re from the eu, switzerland, norway, iceland or liechtenstein.

If you started living in the UK by 31 December 2020, you may be able to apply to the free EU Settlement Scheme instead of applying for a visa. The deadline to apply was 30 June 2021, but you can still apply if you can show reasonable grounds for the delay in applying.

Check if you can still apply to the EU Settlement Scheme .

You can only apply from outside the UK if you have a valid passport or national identity card with a biometric chip.

Commonwealth citizens

You can apply for an Ancestry visa to work in the UK if you have a British grandparent and meet other eligibility criteria.

You may have right of abode to live in the UK.

If you’re a Commonwealth citizen and cannot prove your right to be in the UK, read about the Windrush scheme .

Returning residents

You’ll need to apply for a returning resident visa to come back to the UK if one of the following is true:

you had indefinite leave to remain under the EU Settlement Scheme (‘settled status’) and left the UK for more than 5 continuous years (or 4 continuous years if you’re a Swiss citizen or their family member)

you had permanent permission to stay in the UK (‘indefinite leave to remain’) but it was not under the EU Settlement Scheme and you left the UK for more than 2 years

Other visas

There may be another visa that’s right for you based on your circumstances. Check if you need a visa and what other visas you’re eligible for.

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