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Austria to Australia visa requirements

Q: Should Austrians apply for the eVisitor or ETA?

Use the free eVisitor unless you specifically prefer the ETA app route. Austria is eligible for both, but the ETA has an AUD 20 Australian ETA app service charge.

Q: How long does processing take?

Home Affairs' 2026-06-26 guide showed 75% and 90% of eVisitor applications processed in less than 1 day, but processing times are indicative only and not guaranteed.

Q: Can I work on an eVisitor or ETA?

No. These are visitor permissions for tourism, family visits, business visitor activities, cruises and short study/training; paid work requires a different visa.

Q: What about Work and Holiday?

Austrians aged 18-30 may be eligible for the separate Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462), which costs AUD 670 and has different evidence and work-rights rules.

Austrians need an Australian electronic visa/authority before travel. The free eVisitor (subclass 651) via ImmiAccount is the recommended no-cost route; the ETA (subclass 601) is also available via app with an AUD 20 service charge. As of 2026-06-29, Austrian ordinary passport holders must hold a valid Australian visa or electronic travel authority before travel. Home Affairs lists Austria as eligible for the free eVisitor (subclass 651), applied for online from outside Australia via ImmiAccount. The eVisitor allows multiple entries within 12 months from grant, with stays up to 3 months after each entry, for tourism, cruises, visiting family or friends, business visitor activities, and short study or training up to 3 months. Home Affairs also lists Austria as eligible for the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601), but the ETA must be requested through the Australian ETA app and carries an AUD 20 app service charge. The eVisitor is not a work visa; paid work requires another visa. Applicants must hold a valid Austrian passport, meet health, character, debt and genuine visitor requirements, have enough money for the stay, and wait for the written grant before travelling.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-07-01

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-07-01

Visa type

eVisitor (subclass 651) recommended; ETA (subclass 601) also available

Maximum stay

Up to 3 months per visit

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries

from issue date

Visa fee

eVisitor AUD 0; ETA AUD 20 Australian ETA app service charge

consular fee only

Processing time

Home Affairs guide shows eVisitor 75%/90% in less than 1 day as of 2026-06-26; indicative only, not guaranteed

standard track

Validity

12 months from grant

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm eligibility

Hold a valid Austrian ordinary passport. Austria is on Home Affairs' eVisitor 651 and ETA 601 eligible passport lists.

· Austrian passport· 651 or 601

/02

Use the free eVisitor route

Create or log in to ImmiAccount and start an eVisitor (subclass 651) application while outside Australia.

· ImmiAccount· AUD 0

/03

Submit declarations

Enter passport and contact details and answer the health, character, debt and genuine visitor questions accurately.

· health· character

/04

Choose ETA only if preferred

The ETA (subclass 601) is also available to Austrians, but it uses the Australian ETA app and has an AUD 20 app service charge.

· ETA app· AUD 20

/05

Wait for written grant

Processing-time data is only indicative. Do not travel until Home Affairs confirms the eVisitor or ETA grant in writing.

· written grant

/06

Travel on the linked passport

The visa is digitally linked to the passport used in the application. Carry that passport and stay no more than 3 months per entry.

· digital visa· 3 months

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Austria -> Australia · eVisitor (subclass 651) recommended; ETA (subclass 601) also available

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredValid Austrian ordinary passport

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Use the same passport for application and travel

RequiredApproved eVisitor 651 or ETA 601

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Digitally linked to passport before travel

RequiredImmiAccount access

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Required for the free eVisitor route

RequiredEmail grant notification

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Keep electronic or printed copy while travelling

RequiredEvidence of sufficient funds

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

Home Affairs eligibility requirement

ConditionalAccommodation or itinerary details

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Useful if asked about visitor purpose

RequiredReturn or onward travel plan

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Useful to show intent to leave Australia

RequiredHealth and character declarations

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Convictions can require Visitor visa 600 instead

RequiredIncoming Passenger Card

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Complete on arrival unless using an accepted digital pilot alternative

RecommendedTravel insurance

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Recommended; visitors are liable for healthcare costs

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesDepartment of Home Affairs - eVisitor (subclass 651), last updated 2025-11-17 Department of Home Affairs - Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601), last updated 2025-08-12 Department of Home Affairs - Global visa processing times, last updated 2026-06-26

Application link included: Department of Home Affairs - eVisitor (subclass 651), last updated 2025-11-17

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eVisitor (subclass 651) visa application chargeAUD 0No Australian government charge for the eVisitor

ETA (subclass 601) Australian ETA app service chargeAUD 20No other ETA charge payable, but the app service charge applies

Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist streamAUD 200Alternative for longer tourist stays or if eVisitor/ETA is unsuitable

First Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)AUD 670Separate work-rights visa for eligible Austrians aged 18-30

Total estimateAUD 0 — AUD 20 if choosing ETA instead of eVisitorincl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

eVisitor 651

75%/90% less than 1 day

Home Affairs global processing-time data updated 2026-06-26 for applications decided to 2026-05-31; guide only and not a guarantee.

ETA 601

Often immediate; can take longer

Home Affairs says most ETA applicants are notified immediately, but more information or verification can delay a decision.

Visitor visa 600 Tourist

50% in 16 days; 90% in 33 days

Home Affairs global processing-time data updated 2026-06-26; apply via ImmiAccount.

Work and Holiday 462

50% in 21 days; 90% in 70 days

Home Affairs global processing-time data updated 2026-06-26; Working Holiday volumes can make some cases take longer than the guide.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Character declarations

Any criminal conviction can make the Visitor visa 600 the more appropriate route and can lead to entry refusal on an eVisitor/ETA.

Low

/02

Health concerns

Certain health care, hospital, medical, childcare or health-training activities can require Visitor visa 600 and relevant health checks.

Low

/03

Suspected paid work

eVisitor and ETA cover business visitor activities, not paid work for an Australian employer.

Low

/04

Weak genuine-visitor evidence

Applicants may need to show enough funds and a genuine intent to visit temporarily.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-07-01

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-29 · major

Codex rechecked Austria to Australia

Re-verified Home Affairs eVisitor, ETA, fee and processing evidence; added checked-date, documented ETA as a paid alternative, refreshed fees and processing times, and removed unsupported flight/boarding claims.

2026-05-27

Austria to Australia route verified

Confirmed free eVisitor 651 for Austrian passport holders.

2008-03-27 · major

eVisitor introduced

Replaced ETA for EU/EEA + select European countries.

/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Austrians need a visa for Australia?—

Yes. Austrian ordinary passport holders need an Australian electronic visitor visa/authority before travel. The free eVisitor subclass 651 is usually the best route.

Should Austrians apply for the eVisitor or ETA?+

How long can I stay?+

How long does processing take?+

Can I work on an eVisitor or ETA?+

What about Work and Holiday?+

/11 — Passport tools