Australia ETA Fee for US Travelers: Where to Check the Current Amount
Short answer: Check the Department of Home Affairs ETA page and the Australian ETA App payment screen for the current charge. The app is free to download, but applying through it involves a payment. You can use the official app yourself or explore optional application guidance. As of 23 September 2026.
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Where can you check the current Australia ETA fee?
Start with the Home Affairs ETA information, which directs travelers to the Australian ETA App. The app's payment screen lets you check the charge that applies when you are ready to pay. This shows the amount for the application you are about to submit.
If you are still deciding whether the ETA is the right route for your trip, read the Australia ETA guide before starting an application.
Why does a free app still ask for payment?
“Free” describes downloading the Australian ETA App from the Apple App Store or Google Play. It does not mean that submitting an ETA application through the app is free: the Department of Home Affairs distinguishes the free download from the app's application service fee.
That distinction matters when you reach payment. Seeing a charge in the official app is consistent with Home Affairs guidance, even though installing the app cost nothing. Check the live app screen for the amount before paying.
When do you pay for an ETA application?
Payment comes after the application information has been reviewed in the app. Once payment is received, the app shows a screen confirming that the application was submitted; the payment receipt goes to the email address nominated in the application.
Look for that submission confirmation before treating the application as sent. A payment receipt and a submitted application are distinct from a decision on the ETA, which rests with the Department of Home Affairs.
FAQ
Does the ETA app cost anything to download?
No. The Australian ETA App is free to download from the Apple App Store or Google Play. The application payment is a separate step within the app.
Where will I see the current amount before I submit?
Consult the Home Affairs ETA page, then check the amount shown at the app's payment step before you pay. The app confirms submission after payment is received.
Can someone help me with the application?
You can review optional application guidance and its current terms. If a travel industry representative uses the app on an applicant's behalf, the applicant must be physically present with their passport, have access to the nominated email account, and provide a live photo in the app.
How my-evisas.com can help
You can apply yourself through the Australian ETA App via Home Affairs. If you would like guidance, my-evisas.com's Australia assistance page explains the available help and current terms. Home Affairs decides the ETA application.
Representative use of the app still requires the applicant to be physically present with their passport, able to access the nominated email account, and available for the live photo. Plan for those requirements if you choose help with an app application.
Sources
- Department of Home Affairs — Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) (accessed 23 September 2026).
- Department of Home Affairs — Australian ETA App industry guidance (accessed 23 September 2026).
Important Notice
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.
Visa requirements and entry regulations can change at short notice. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided. Only the official regulations in force at the time of your application are authoritative.
As of: 23 September 2026
Binding and up-to-date information is provided exclusively by the relevant official authorities. Please verify the currently applicable requirements before your application or travel: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601