Australia ETA for US Travelers: App Apply, AUD20 Fee & Stay Rules
Short answer: United States of America is listed among ETA-eligible passports on the Home Affairs Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) page. ETA-eligible passport holders must apply using the Australian ETA app. There is a service charge of AUD20 to use the app; Home Affairs states there is no other charge payable for an ETA. Stay is described as up to 3 months each time you enter Australia, with visits as you wish in a 12-month period. Travel industry representatives can use the Australian ETA app to help you apply (they must take a live facial image when they lodge). Start Australia ETA help on my-evisas.com. Stand: 29 July 2026.
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What is an Australia ETA?
An Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) is Australia’s electronic travel authority for eligible passport holders. For many U.S. travelers on short tourism or business trips, the ETA is the practical electronic path before boarding. Confirm eligibility and purpose on the Home Affairs ETA listing before you apply.
Official apply channel — the Australian ETA app
Home Affairs states that ETA-eligible passport holders must apply for an ETA using the Australian ETA app. An Australian High Commission page likewise notes that ETAs are only available through the Australian ETA app channel for all eligible jurisdictions.
That means the official lodging channel is the app — not a random browser form that looks “official.” Home Affairs also states that travel industry representatives can use the Australian ETA app to help you apply, and that they must take a live facial image of you when they lodge the application.
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Fees
| Item | Home Affairs wording |
|---|---|
| Australian ETA app service charge | AUD20 |
| Other ETA charge | Home Affairs: no other charge payable for an ETA |
Agency service fees (if you use assisted filing) are separate from the government app charge. Confirm live amounts on Home Affairs before you pay.
Stay rules
On the Home Affairs ETA page:
- Stay up to 3 months each time you enter Australia
- Visit as you wish in a 12-month period (per the page’s stay wording)
Always re-check the live listing — stay conditions can be updated.
How to apply — overview
- Confirm you hold an ETA-eligible passport (United States of America is listed on the Home Affairs ETA page).
- Apply via the Australian ETA app, or use an industry helper who lodges through that same app path (live facial image required).
- Pay the AUD20 app service charge (and any separate agency fee if you choose assisted help).
- Travel only after you have a valid ETA decision for your trip.
Binding rules remain those published by Home Affairs (Sources below).
Confused with eVisitor?
ETA (601) and eVisitor (651) are different products. U.S. travelers typically need the ETA path — not eVisitor. See Australia ETA vs eVisitor. If your stay needs go beyond a typical ETA tourism trip, see Visitor visa subclass 600 (DIY).
FAQ
How do I apply for an Australia ETA from the USA?
Use the Australian ETA app (Home Affairs). Industry representatives may help you apply through that same app, with a live facial image at lodging. Start assisted ETA help if you want application support.
How much does an Australia ETA cost?
Home Affairs lists a service charge of AUD20 to use the Australian ETA app and states there is no other charge payable for an ETA. Assisted filing may add a separate service fee.
How long can I stay on an ETA?
Home Affairs describes stay as up to 3 months each time you enter, with visits as you wish in a 12-month period. Confirm the live page before travel.
What if my ETA is refused?
Follow the decision notice and Home Affairs guidance for next steps. Longer or different purposes may require another visa class such as Visitor 600 (DIY) — see Visitor 600. my-evisas.com does not guarantee outcomes.
How my-evisas.com can help
my-evisas.com can help you start an Australia ETA application — electronic ETA support linked from my-evisas.com/visas/australia.
- Provided: Australia ETA application help
- Not provided: Visitor 600 lodgement, WHV, student, or embassy appointment services
my-evisas.com is a private company, not a government website and not affiliated with the Australian Government. Official lodging remains the Australian ETA app channel described by Home Affairs.
Sources
- Australian Department of Home Affairs — Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) (accessed 2026-07-29)
- Australian High Commission — ETA app channel (accessed 2026-07-29)
The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. my-evisas.com is a private service provider and not a government authority, embassy, or consulate. Rules and fees can change; confirm details on official channels such as the Australian Department of Home Affairs before you travel.
As of: 29 July 2026
Binding information: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601