Countries Part of Australia’s Visa-Free Entry by eTA program

Here are the countries whose passport holders can use Australia’s Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601) for short visits (tourism/business) instead of a traditional visa:

• Brunei Darussalam

• Canada

• Hong Kong (SAR)

• Japan

• Malaysia

• Singapore

• South Korea (Republic of Korea)

• United States of America

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These are confirmed by Australian government sources (Department of Home Affairs / Australian embassies).

Helpful notes

• How to apply: ETA applications are made only via the official Australian ETA app (fee: AUD 20 service charge).

• If your country isn’t listed above: Many European passports (including the UK) instead use the eVisitor (subclass 651) scheme—not the ETA. Check the official eVisitor country list.

• New Zealand citizens don’t need ETA/eVisitor; they’re granted a Special Category visa (SCV) on arrival (if eligible). Official guidance: “All travellers, except New Zealand citizens, must obtain a visa or travel authority before travelling to Australia.”

If you tell me your passport country, I can point you to the exact (official) page and the right application route.