🇳🇱Netherlands

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Netherlands to Australia visa requirements

Q: Is the eVisitor free?

Yes. The Home Affairs eVisitor page lists the visa cost as free. Apply through official ImmiAccount to avoid unnecessary third-party charges.

Q: How long can I stay?

The eVisitor is valid for 12 months from grant, allows multiple entries, and permits up to 3 months after each entry.

Q: Can I work on an eVisitor?

No paid employment. It covers tourism, visiting family or friends, business visitor activities, and short study or training up to 3 months.

Q: How fast is approval?

Use the official processing-times guide. Visitor-category median processing is currently under 1 day, but individual eVisitor applications can take longer.

Q: Which working-holiday visa applies to Dutch citizens?

The correct route is Working Holiday visa subclass 417, not Work and Holiday subclass 462.

Dutch citizens need a visa before travel, usually the free eVisitor subclass 651 applied online through ImmiAccount. Dutch passport holders cannot travel to Australia visa-free or get a visa on arrival. Australia says all passport holders other than Australian and most New Zealand passport holders need the right visa before travel. For ordinary short tourism, family visits, business visitor activities, or study/training up to 3 months, the usual route for Dutch citizens is the eVisitor subclass 651. The eVisitor is free, applied online while outside Australia, valid for 12 months from grant, allows multiple entries, and permits stays of up to 3 months after each entry. It does not allow paid employment in Australia. Processing is generally quick, but the Department directs applicants to the live processing-times guide and advises applying well before travel. A separate correction: Dutch young travellers use the Working Holiday visa subclass 417, not Work and Holiday subclass 462, if they want an extended holiday with work rights.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-20

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 2026-06-20

Visa type

eVisitor subclass 651 electronic visa

Maximum stay

Up to 3 months after each entry

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries during 12-month validity

from issue date

Visa fee

Free for the eVisitor application

consular fee only

Processing time

Online via ImmiAccount; check the live processing-times guide

standard track

Validity

12 months from grant

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm the correct visa

For Dutch short visits, use the eVisitor subclass 651 unless your purpose or stay length requires another visa.

· subclass 651

/02

Apply before travel

Australia requires the right visa before travel for Dutch passport holders. Lodge the eVisitor while outside Australia.

· before travel

/03

Use ImmiAccount

Create or sign in to the official ImmiAccount portal and submit the eVisitor application there.

· official portal

/04

Wait for the grant

Do not travel until the visa is granted. Visitor-category medians are currently under 1 day, but individual applications can take longer if information is requested.

· grant first

/05

Travel on the linked passport

The eVisitor is electronic and linked to the passport used in the application. Update or reapply if passport details change.

· passport linked

/06

Track each stay

Each entry allows up to 3 months. Use a different visa if you need work rights or a longer stay.

· 3 months each

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

Netherlands -> Australia · eVisitor subclass 651 electronic visa

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredDutch passport

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

Use the passport that will be linked to the eVisitor

RequiredApproved eVisitor subclass 651

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

Grant notice received before travel

RequiredImmiAccount access

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

Official online account for lodgement and messages

ConditionalPurpose evidence

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Itinerary, invitation, conference or business visitor details if relevant

RequiredFunds and return plans

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

Evidence may support genuine temporary visitor intent

RequiredBiosecurity declarations

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

Declare food, plant, animal and other controlled items truthfully

RecommendedTravel insurance

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

Recommended for medical and disruption 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 sourcesAustralian Department of Home Affairs - eVisitor subclass 651, last updated 2025-11-17 Australian Department of Home Affairs - Can I go to Australia?, last updated 2026-02-19 Australian Department of Home Affairs - visa processing times, last updated 2026-05-25

Application link included: Australian 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 651FreeNo visa application charge when lodged directly through official channels

ImmiAccount lodgementFreeThe official account itself does not add an application fee for the eVisitor

Visitor visa subclass 600PaidAlternative for some longer or unsuitable cases; use the official pricing estimator for the current charge

Working Holiday subclass 417PaidCorrect Dutch youth working-holiday route; use the pricing estimator for the current charge

Third-party service feesOptionalAvoid unnecessary agent fees if you can apply directly

Total estimateFree — Freeincl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

eVisitor subclass 651

Check live guide

Visitor-category median processing is currently listed as less than 1 day, but the guide is only indicative.

Manual review

Varies

Health, character, identity or missing-information issues can delay a decision.

Visitor visa subclass 600

Varies by stream

Paid alternative for cases not suitable for the eVisitor.

Working Holiday subclass 417

Check live guide

Use only if you need work rights during an extended holiday.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No visa before travel

Dutch citizens need the correct Australian visa before travel; the eVisitor is not a visa-on-arrival.

Medium

/02

Wrong purpose

The eVisitor covers visitor and limited business visitor activities, not paid employment in Australia.

Medium

/03

Health or character issue

Australia can refuse or delay a visa if health or character requirements are not met.

Low

/04

Trying to stay too long

Each eVisitor entry is limited to 3 months; longer stays need a different visa.

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

2026-06-20

Reviewed by Claude Code

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

2026-06-20

Codex fact-check

Checked current Home Affairs sources, added checked-date, clarified that Dutch travellers need a visa before travel, replaced fixed paid-visa fees with pricing-estimator wording, and corrected the Dutch working-holiday route from subclass 462 to subclass 417.

2025-11-17

eVisitor page refreshed

Home Affairs eVisitor page continues to list free 12-month, multiple-entry travel with stays up to 3 months each entry for eligible passports including the Netherlands.

2008-03-27 · major

eVisitor introduced

Australia introduced the eVisitor channel for eligible European passport holders.

/09 — The questions