Short visits to Australia
Australia eVisitor 651
Check whether eVisitor 651 fits your passport and visit, then review the requirements and service fees before starting your application.
An eVisitor (subclass 651) lets eligible European passport holders visit Australia for tourism or certain business activities. It normally allows multiple visits over 12 months, with up to 3 months in Australia per visit, subject to the conditions on your grant.
Apply from outside Australia using an eligible passport. eVisa Immigration provides an optional private service with guided questions, passport entry assistance, document uploads and application review. Our service fee is €60 per traveller. The Australian Government does not charge an eVisitor application fee, and you can apply directly through Home Affairs.
Australia
eVisitor at a glance
- Validity
- 12 months from grantSubject to your visa grant conditions.
- Stay
- Up to 3 months per visitCheck your grant for the conditions that apply.
- Entries
- Multiple entriesTravel using the passport linked to your visa.
- Government application fee
- No chargeOur optional private service fee is separate.
What you need
Start with your passport image and application details. Additional evidence depends on your answers and any request from Home Affairs.
For our service
Passport identity-page image
Show the whole page, including the photograph and the two lines of text at the bottom. Keep all four corners visible and avoid glare, blur and shadows.
Information to have ready
Your application details
Have your identity, contact, residential address and travel details ready. Use the details on the passport you will travel with.
If applicable or requested
Financial evidence
You may need evidence of funds for your visit, such as bank statements. Follow the specific request for the documents and period needed.
If applicable or requested
Employment or study evidence
Employment information or evidence of study may be needed for your circumstances. These are not required from every applicant.
If applicable or requested
Other supporting evidence
Home Affairs may ask for other documents about your circumstances. Check the request before preparing or uploading evidence.
Translations
Documents in another language
Provide the original document and an English translation when required. Follow Home Affairs guidance on translator details and any certification requested.
Check that this route fits your trip
You need a passport from an eligible European country and must meet Home Affairs requirements, including health and character requirements. An eligible nationality alone does not establish eligibility. British National Overseas and other excluded passport types do not qualify for eVisitor.
You must intend to visit temporarily and have enough funds for your stay and departure. Check the official eligibility rules if your circumstances are complicated or you have previous immigration issues.
Check Home Affairs eligibility requirementsCompare Australia visa routesWhat you can do during your visit
You can visit family or friends, take a holiday and undertake permitted business visitor activities, such as making business enquiries or attending a conference. You may study or train for up to 3 months in permitted circumstances.
You cannot work for an Australian business or provide services to it, or sell goods or services to the public. A business visit is not permission to take employment in Australia.
Review permitted activities and visa conditionsHow applying with us works
- Start with your passport nationality and check that the eVisitor 651 route fits your visit.
- Complete the guided questions and upload the documents requested for your circumstances.
- Review the completed information, correct mistakes and check the service fee before payment.
- Use your account to continue your application and view progress recorded by our service. Payment alone does not confirm government submission.
Know who receives each payment
eVisa Immigration service fee: €60 per traveller. This optional fee covers our guided application workspace, passport entry assistance, document uploads and review of your application details. The current fee in your selected currency is …; confirm the amount shown before payment.
Government application fee: no charge. Home Affairs makes the visa decision. Our service does not change government processing priority or guarantee a grant.
You can use the direct government service without paying our service fee.
Apply directly through Home AffairsRead the refund policyProcessing and application updates
Government processing times vary. Allow time before you travel and check current Home Affairs guidance. A stated service handling time would not be a government decision time.
Check current government processing guidanceYour eVisa Immigration account shows recorded service progress and any updates available for your application. It is not a universal live connection to government systems. A submission receipt or decision notice is the evidence of a government submission or decision.
Track or resume your applicationHelp with your next step
For account access, payment or document uploads, use our Help Centre or contact us with your application reference. Do not send passwords or full passport images by email.
Get application supportIf you need advice about your personal immigration circumstances, review the services and credentials of a Registered Migration Agent. Professional advice is separate from our administrative service.
View the professional profilePractical questions
Does each traveller need an application?
Yes. Each person needs their own eVisitor, including children. Complete each traveller’s details and check their eligibility separately.
Is the government application free?
Yes. Home Affairs does not charge an eVisitor 651 application fee. Our optional private service has a separate fee.
Do I need six months of bank statements?
Not every applicant does. Provide financial evidence when applicable or requested, and follow the specific request for the period needed.
What if I get a new passport?
Your eVisitor is linked to your passport. Check Home Affairs instructions before travelling with a replacement passport; a saved travel profile does not transfer your visa.
How long will the government decision take?
Government processing varies and further information may be requested. Check current government processing guidance before making travel plans.
eVisa Immigration is an independent private service. Home Affairs sets visa requirements and makes visa decisions. Check the official guidance and the conditions on your grant.
Start your application →Planning an Australian visit
Choose a route for your passport
Use the eVisitor eligibility information to check whether this service fits your passport and visit. If another route is needed, follow the route guidance before paying.
Check requirementsReview the details that identify you
Check your name, passport number and travel information carefully. Use the application-help page if you need to correct a detail or return to saved work.
Review fees and service