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

🇵🇹Portugal

🇦🇺AustraliaPT-AU

Portugal 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: Can Portuguese travellers use the ETA instead?

Yes, Portugal is also listed for the ETA subclass 601, but that route uses the Australian ETA app and has a AUD 20 service charge.

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 early should I apply?

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

Portuguese passport holders need an Australian visa before travel; the free eVisitor subclass 651 is the usual short-visit route. Portuguese ordinary passport holders cannot enter Australia visa-free or get a visa on arrival. For tourism, visiting family or friends, business visitor activities, or study/training for up to 3 months, Portugal is on Australia's eVisitor subclass 651 eligible passport list. The eVisitor is free, applied online through ImmiAccount while outside Australia, valid for 12 months from grant, and allows multiple entries with stays of up to 3 months after each entry. Portugal is also listed for the Electronic Travel Authority subclass 601, but the ETA uses the Australian ETA app and has a AUD 20 app service charge; the free eVisitor is normally the better official route for Portuguese travellers. Do not travel until the visa is granted. Visitor-category median processing is currently listed as less than 1 day, but the Home Affairs guide is only indicative and applications can take longer if information is requested. Paid work, residence, or stays over 3 months require a different visa.

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 eVisitor; ETA app service charge is AUD 20 if using subclass 601 instead

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

Choose the official route

Use the free eVisitor subclass 651 for ordinary short visits unless your situation requires another visa. The ETA subclass 601 is a paid app-based alternative.

· eVisitor 651

/02

Apply before travel

Australia requires Portuguese passport holders to hold the right visa before travel. Lodge the eVisitor while outside Australia.

· before travel

/03

Submit through ImmiAccount

Use the official ImmiAccount portal to lodge the eVisitor application and answer health, character, and purpose questions.

· official portal

/04

Wait for the grant notice

Do not make final travel assumptions until the visa is granted. Most visitor-category cases are quick, but individual applications can take longer.

· 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

Respect the conditions

Each entry allows up to 3 months. The eVisitor permits visitor activities, not paid employment in Australia.

· 3 months each

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

Portugal -> Australia · eVisitor subclass 651 electronic visa

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPortuguese ordinary 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 Home Affairs 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

RequiredHealth and character answers

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

Answer accurately; some declarations can trigger manual review

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 - Electronic Travel Authority subclass 601 Australian Department of Home Affairs - Can I go to Australia?, last updated 2026-02-19

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 ImmiAccount

ETA subclass 601AUD 20Portuguese passports are also listed, but the ETA app has a service charge

Visitor visa subclass 600PaidAlternative for some longer or unsuitable cases; use the official 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.

ETA subclass 601

Often immediate

App-based paid alternative; Home Affairs says many applicants receive a result immediately.

Visitor visa subclass 600

Varies by stream

Paid alternative where eVisitor or ETA is not suitable.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No visa before travel

Portuguese citizens need the correct Australian visa before travel; eVisitor and ETA are not visa-on-arrival channels.

Medium

/02

Wrong purpose

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

Medium

/03

Trying to stay too long

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

Low

/04

Health or character issue

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

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, replaced Wikipedia and agency links with official sources, confirmed Portugal is eligible for both eVisitor and ETA, and clarified that the free eVisitor is the preferred route while ETA carries an AUD 20 app service charge.

2025-11-17

eVisitor page refreshed

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

/09 — The questions