| Just about anyone traveling to the land downunder will | | | | eligibility criteria. |
| need Australia travel visa. | | | | These eVisas are fast, convenient and simple to apply |
| This might surprise some people, but the general rule is | | | | for. You will need a current passport, credit card and |
| unless you have an Australian or New Zealand | | | | access to the web. |
| Passport you need a visa to enter Australia. | | | | Eligibility criteria for an ETA visas (eVisas) include: |
| Travel visas are required for all visits including: | | | | - You must have a current passport from an ETA |
| - holidays | | | | approved country |
| - business trips | | | | - You must be in good health |
| - working holidays | | | | - You must have NO criminal record |
| - emigration | | | | - You must apply for a visa outside Australia |
| Visitors from UK are usually the most surprised that | | | | Electronic visas are usually processed within 24 hours |
| they need a visa. Even though Australia is still (2008) | | | | and are valid for 12 months from the date of issue |
| part of the Commonwealth, UK citizens require a visa | | | | with stays up to 3 months. The Australian govenment |
| for entry to Australia. | | | | recommends that you apply for your visa before |
| There is good news however, you do not necessarily | | | | making travel arrangements. |
| have to seek out your local Australian Visa Office | | | | If you are in a country other than your home country |
| (usually the High Commission or Embassy) and attend | | | | you should check with their immigration whether a |
| in person. The new electronic visas or Electronic | | | | stamp or label Australia travel visa is required at your |
| Travel Authorities (ETAs) are available to passport | | | | point of departure. You will not be allowed to board |
| holders of ETA approved countries who meet the | | | | your transport to Australia without a valid visa. |