Australia / ETA (Subclass 601)
Australia ETA Application
Apply for your Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA 601) with VisaSoul concierge support. The official app scans your passport chip — we pre-check your details so your application is flawless.
Australia ETA (601) Key Facts
Complete Australia ETA (601) Service
Total US $40.19
Total ≈ US $40.19 = government AUD 20 (≈ US $14.40) + VisaSoul concierge USD 25.79. The AUD 20 government fee is payable to the Australian authorities in AUD; the US‑dollar amounts are shown for reference.
VisaSoul ETA 601 Concierge
Why this matters
The Australian Government requires your passport's biometric microchip to be scanned via a smartphone app. One minor typo or blurry scan during this process can lead to instant visa delays or a permanent rejection.
Our Expert Service
Our visa specialists will manually review your passport data, cross-check your travel details for errors, and provide a personalized, step-by-step submission roadmap. We ensure your application is 100% flawless before it hits the government system so you can travel with complete peace of mind.
About the Australia ETA (601)
What is the Australia ETA (601)?
Who is eligible?
Documents & requirements
- A valid biometric passport (with an electronic chip).
- A smartphone with the official Australian app (for the chip scan and live selfie).
- A valid email address.
- Payment for the AUD 20 government fee.
How our concierge service works
- Enter your passport and travel details.
- Our specialists review your data for errors.
- We guide you through the official app chip scan and selfie.
- You receive your ETA, linked to your passport.
Fees & processing time
- Government fee: AUD 20 — this is the total mandatory government cost. It is charged in AUD and is not the approximate US$14.40 figure.
- VisaSoul concierge service: USD 25.79.
- Processing: often minutes to a few days.
Validity & conditions
- Usually valid for 12 months from grant.
- Multiple entries while valid.
- Stays of up to 3 months per visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Official sources: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia · Tourism Australia
Disclaimer: VisaSoul is an independent visa assistance service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official partner of the Australian Government, the Department of Home Affairs, any embassy, consulate, or immigration authority. ETA approval is controlled by the Australian authorities and cannot be guaranteed.
Australia ETA (601) compared with the eVisitor (651)
ETA (601) is for eligible passports including the USA, Canada, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia, Brunei, Hong Kong and Taiwan
Government charge: AUD 20 (about US $14.40) for the ETA, and no government charge at all for the eVisitor (651)
Both are usually valid for 12 months with multiple entries and stays of up to 3 months per visit
Not on the ETA passport list? Apply for the eVisitor instead
More about the Australia ETA (601)
Apply for your Australia ETA (601) \u2014 the full journey
Where can I check official Australia entry requirements?
For authoritative entry requirements, always check Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia and Tourism Australia. VisaSoul is an independent visa assistance service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official partner of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia or any embassy, consulate or immigration authority. Entry decisions are made by the authorities and cannot be guaranteed.
Official sources: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia · Tourism Australia
What is checked before an Australia ETA (601) is granted
The passport is on the eligible list for this subclass
The stay is within 3 months per visit, with multiple entries allowed
Travel dates agree with the flight reservation, hotel booking and insurance
The name matches the passport exactly, including middle names
The passport has enough validity remaining for the whole trip
How the service works
Apply, pay, receive the grant
Send your passport details, choose the service, and our team pre-checks the application before submission. The grant is emailed to you once the Australian authorities issue it.