AustralianETA

Apply for an Australian ETA

AustralianETA is the official Department of Home Affairs app for submitting an Electronic Travel Authority application. It is intended for eligible passport holders planning a short visit to Australia for tourism or business visitor purposes.

What the app is for

The application uses your passport details and personal information to support the ETA process. The app can guide you through scanning your passport, reading the electronic passport chip and taking a live photo of yourself. These steps are designed for applicants using a compatible ePassport and device.

• Submit an Australian ETA application from a mobile device
• Scan passport details and read the ePassport chip
• Capture a live facial image for the application
• Use guidance videos when a scanning or photo step needs help

Before you apply

Check the official ETA eligibility requirements before starting. Australian citizens cannot apply for an ETA. It is also sensible to apply well before your intended trip and wait for the ETA to be granted before making firm travel arrangements.

Using the app carries a non-refundable service fee of AUD 20. An approved ETA is for eligible short-term tourism or business visits; it is not a general visa application for every type of travel.

At a glance

AustralianETA has a 4.72 rating from 36,536 reviews and more than 1,000,000 installs. Those figures suggest it is widely used by travellers who need to complete the Australian ETA process, while its government publisher makes its purpose clear.