Tourism & holidays
Explore Australia, take a cruise, or enjoy a holiday.
Subclass 651
Your journey to Australia starts here.
Clear guidance for eligible passport holders visiting Australia for tourism, family, business, or short-term study.
Stay
Up to 3 months each visit
Travel period
12 months, multiple entry
FLAT FEE
$79
Apply from
Outside Australia
The essentials
What is an Australian eVisitor?
The eVisitor (subclass 651) is a temporary visa for eligible European passport holders. It lets you visit Australia as often as you wish during a 12-month period, with stays of up to 3 months after each arrival.
Before you apply: you must be outside Australia both when you submit your application and when a decision is made. Australian citizens cannot apply.
What you can do
One visa, several ways to visit
Your visit must be temporary and you must follow all visa conditions and Australian laws.
Visit family & friends
Make short visits to people you know in Australia.
Business visitor activities
Attend meetings, conferences, trade fairs, or negotiate contracts.
Short study or training
Study or train for up to 3 months in certain circumstances.
Business visits are limited
You may make business enquiries, negotiate or review contracts, join an official government visit, or attend a conference or trade fair. You cannot work for an Australian organisation or sell goods or services directly to the public.
Check your passport
Eligibility depends on the passport you hold. You must also meet health and character requirements, be a genuine visitor, and have no outstanding debts to the Australian Government.
Check eligibilityWho can apply
Eligible countries
The eVisitor is available to passport holders of 36 European countries and territories.
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
British nationals: British National (Overseas) passport holders are also eligible for an eVisitor. Eligibility always depends on the passport you hold and its validity.
See the full eligible passport listApplication guide
Four clear steps
Apply well before you travel and provide complete, accurate information to help avoid delays.
- 01
Confirm eligibility
Check that your passport is from an eligible country and that you are outside Australia.
- 02
Prepare your details
Have your current passport, email address, travel purpose, and personal information ready.
- 03
Complete the application
Apply online carefully. Each traveller, including children and family members, needs a separate application.
- 04
Wait for the decision
Do not make travel arrangements until you receive written confirmation that your visa has been granted.
Prefer guided assistance?
Use our step-by-step form to organise your application details.
Important conditions
Know before you go
The eVisitor is flexible, but it is not a work visa and it cannot be extended.
Health insurance is strongly recommended
You are personally responsible for healthcare costs in Australia. Suitable insurance can reduce unexpected financial risk.
Cruises
You need a visa if you enter Australia during a cruise. A round-trip cruise may count as time in Australia and does not reset your stay.
Separate family applications
Each family member needs an individual application, including children and people listed on another person’s passport.
No paid work
The eVisitor does not permit paid work for an Australian employer. You need an appropriate work visa.
No extension
You cannot extend this visa. To remain longer, apply for another suitable visa before your current stay ends.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
How long is an eVisitor valid?+
It is generally valid for travel for 12 months from the grant date. You can enter Australia multiple times and stay for up to 3 months after each entry.
Is the Australian eVisitor free?+
Yes. The Australian Government does not charge an application fee for the eVisitor (subclass 651). Optional private assistance may carry a separate service fee.
Can I work in Australia on an eVisitor?+
No. You may undertake limited business visitor activities, but you cannot work for or provide services to an Australian business, or sell directly to the public.
Can my family apply together?+
Family members cannot be included in one application. Every traveller must submit a separate application, including children and anyone listed on a parent’s passport.
Can I extend my eVisitor?+
You cannot extend an eVisitor. If you want to stay longer, you must apply for another visa that suits your circumstances.
Do I need a visa for an Australian cruise?+
Yes, if you enter Australia during the cruise. On a round-trip cruise, time at sea may still count as time in Australia and does not reset your permitted stay.
Ready when you are
Prepare for Australia with confidence.
Review the official requirements, gather your passport details, and choose how you want to apply.