Australia Travel Visa

Most tourists will apply for an Australia Travel Visa from outside Australia.

There are several ways to do this, depending on which country you are from and the length of your intended visit to Australia:

How Do I apply For An Australia Travel Visa?

If you meet the requirements you can apply for your Australia tourist visa online.

The easiest way is to ask your registered travel agent, airline service or specialist provider to do it for you. Most travel agencies offer this service for people who visit Australia for less than 3 months. You will be issued with an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) and you don't have to worry about a thing.

You can also lodge your own Australia visa application over the internet.

If you aren't eligible for the online Australia Travel Visa you need to apply using a paper application form.

How Long Can I Stay With An Australia Travel Visa?

A tourist visa usually allows you to stay in Australia for 3 or 6 months (3 months for the ETA). The maximum possible stay is 12 months. A travel visa may allow you multiple entry (you can leave Australia and re-enter) within a period of 12 months from the date it was granted.

Once inside Australia you can apply over the internet to extend your visit to 6 months (if your visa specifies a shorter period). To apply for the maximum of 12 months you have to lodge the application in person at a government office.

(ETAs can not be extended.)