Entry requirements for Australia
Short tourist stays only.
- Entry
- Electronic authorisation or e-visa
- Stay
- Up to 3 months per entry
Visa information is provided for information purposes and may contain mistakes. Check official government websites or sources for current requirements and updates before travelling.Check your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive.Official site: immi.homeaffairs.gov.auApply only on the official government website linked here. Other websites may charge extra fees for the same application.Last checked 14 October 2026Arrival card last checked 15 October 2026
Conditions
- Health requirement
Health and character requirements must be met for the ETA to be granted.
- Fee
The Australian ETA app charges a service fee of AUD 20; there is no other ETA charge.
The ETA is applied for through the Australian ETA app, the only channel; the High Commission asks for applications at least 4 weeks ahead.
The applicant must be outside Australia when applying and when the ETA is granted; it is linked to the passport used.
ETA is valid for 12 months or until the passport expires, whichever is shorter, with multiple entry; a new passport needs a new ETA.
Other passports held must be declared in the ETA application.
The ETA covers tourism or business visitor activity only; work is not permitted and the holder must be a genuine visitor.
Official application pageimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Arrival card
You can do it online before you fly with Australia Travel Declaration (pilot), or on paper on arrival.
- Who files it
- Optional pilot: digital Australia Travel Declaration via the Qantas app on selected flights; everyone else completes the paper Incoming Passenger Card.
- When
- Pilot declaration can be filled up to 72 hours before travel.
- Official page
- Australia Travel Declaration (pilot)abf.gov.au
Official sources
- Department of Home Affairs, Australiaimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
- Australian High Commission, Malaysiamalaysia.embassy.gov.au