What type of visa is an ETA Australia?

The ETA (Electronic Travel Authority, visa subclass 601) is an electronic visa for Australia that can be used to enter the country for tourism or business purposes. All foreign travellers except New Zealand citizens must get a visa to enter Australia.

Does an ETA count as a visa Australia?

The ETA permits the holder to stay in Australia for 90 consecutive days (3 months.) However, it is a multiple-entry visa with a total validity of 12 months for entry INto Australia. Travellers can enter and leave Australia various times until the ETA or corresponding passport expires, whichever comes first.

What visa do I need to visit family in Australia?

A visa is required for a holiday or business trip to Australia. The eVisitor visa is the cheapest and easiest type to apply for. This also allows for visits to friends and family in Australia.

Who is an immediate family member Australia?

A spouse or former spouse, de facto partner or former de facto partner, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild or sibling of an employee, or a child, parent, grandparent, grandchild or sibling of an employee’s spouse or de facto partner.

What is the difference between ETA and visa Australia?

The requirements and validity period are also exactly the same as those of the ETA. Both e-visas can be used as a tourist visa or business visa. The only differences between an eVisitor and an ETA Australia are the nationalities accepted, the different application procedures and the differences in application fees.

What is the difference between ETA and visa?

An eTA is an electronic Travel Authorization. It allows the bearer access into the issuing country, without the need for a visa at all. Travelers who are from a visa-exempt country can travel using this document, instead of a visa.

Can family members visit Australia?

You can travel to Australia if you are an immediate family member of: an Australian citizen. an Australian permanent resident (permanent visa holder) a New Zealand citizen who is usually resident in Australia.

How can I bring my family to Australia?

Family Sponsorship If you are migrating to Australia, you can bring your family with you on dependent visas. If you are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, you may sponsor children, partners, parents and fiancés to join you in Australia.

Who is classified as immediate family?

Immediate family is limited to the spouse, parents, stepparents, foster parents, father-in-law, mother-in-law, children, stepchildren, foster children, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandparents, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and first cousins.

How long is eTA valid for?

five years
Once approved, your eTA is valid for five years or until your passport expires – whichever comes first. You can come to Canada as many times as you wish as long as your eTA remains valid.

Is an eTA a visitor visa?

Citizens from select visa-required countries may be eligible to apply for an eTA, instead of a visa, to travel to Canada by air. However, these travellers need a visitor visa when arriving by car, bus, train, or boat, including a cruise ship.