Practical planning guide
Australian visas and the ETA
Start with the official entry requirements for your passport.
Most overseas visitors need permission to enter Australia before travel, but the correct visa or ETA depends on nationality, purpose and length of stay. Use the Australian Department of Home Affairs website or its official app, not an unofficial visa reseller.
Apply with the same passport you intend to carry and check every detail before submission. Processing times vary, so avoid making non-refundable plans until your travel permission is confirmed.
Entry permission does not replace biosecurity rules. Declare food, plant and animal products honestly on arrival; Australia applies strict controls and penalties.