Passport Specific e-Visas

Certain passports qualify for streamlined entry to Australia through Passport Specific e-Visas Australia options such as subclass 601 and ETA. This guide explains which passports are eligible, visa conditions, and important requirements for offshore applicants.

Common factors:

  • Tourist or business visitor activity
  • 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4013, 4014, 4020
  • 5001, 5002
  • Mandatory: 8115, 8201, 8527, 8528
  • Nil charge

651 e-visitor

601 – ETA


  • Offshore for application and decision

  • 12 months multiple entry with 3 months stays


  • Offshore or in Immi Clearance for application and decision

  • 12 months multiple entry / 3 months stays unless passport expires before

  • Does NOT replace existing substantive visa, comes into effect after

  • If existing substantive visa longer than one year to go, sc601 never existed

  • If existing substantive cancelled before 601 is in effect, 601 is also cancelled

Relevant Passports:Relevant Passports:
AndorraAndorra
AustriaAustria
BelgiumBelgium
Bulgaria
Brunei
Canada
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
DenmarkDenmark
Estonia
FinlandFinland
FranceFrance
GermanyGermany
Hong Kong
Greece
Hungary
IcelandIceland
IrelandIreland
ItalyItaly
Japan
Korea (RK)
Latvia
LiechtensteinLiechtenstein
Lithuania
LuxembourgLuxembourg
Malaysia
MaltaMalta
MonacoMonaco
NetherlandsNetherlands
NorwayNorway
Poland
PortugalPortugal
Romania
San MarinoSan Marino
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
SpainSpain
SwedenSweden
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Taiwan
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
United States
Vatican CityVatican City

* Please note that the information provided herein is of a general nature only and is not individual legal advice. Contact Us to assess your circumstances.

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