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If you need an Australia ETA, the official fee is AUD 20, paid in the app

The Australia ETA is a AUD 20 service charge paid in the official app, valid for 12 months or the passport's validity, per Home Affairs.

By Bishnu Adhikari · Oct 4, 2026

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The Australia ETA is a AUD 20 service charge, paid in the official Australian ETA app, and Home Affairs says there is no other charge for an ETA. Each visit can last up to 3 months, and most applications are decided immediately. Those figures come from the…

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How much does the Australia ETA cost?

The Home Affairs ETA page says there is a service charge of AUD 20 to use the Australian ETA app, and no other charge is payable for an ETA. That is the figure to budget for. The search results we read for this topic included commercial sites charging AUD 50…

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How long can you stay on an ETA?

The ETA lets you stay up to 3 months at a time, according to Home Affairs. The ETA is valid for 12 months or for the period your passport is valid, whichever is shorter, according to Home Affairs. The visa is granted with multiple entry, so you can leave and…

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How do I apply, and how fast is the answer?

Apply through the Australian ETA app, and expect a decision straight away in most cases. Home Affairs says the result comes immediately in most cases, but the application may take longer if you do not complete the process correctly or if the department needs…

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Who can apply for an ETA?

Eligibility depends on your passport, and the list of eligible passports is set by Home Affairs. The list has 34 passports: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong (SAR of China), Iceland, Ireland…

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Frequently asked questions

AUD 20 service charge paid in the official Australian ETA app, with no other charge for an ETA, according to Home Affairs. Up to 3 months at a time, per Home Affairs. The ETA is valid for 12 months or the life of your passport, whichever is shorter. The…

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The three checks before you fly. The travel authorisations and how they differ. The Nepal side of the trip, step by step. Which destinations apply it, and why. Sources: Home Affairs, Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601), page last updated 8 September…

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