eVisitor (subclass 651)

Who can apply?

Passport holders from: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom (British Citizen) and Vatican City.

You cannot apply with a non-citizen passport, certificate of identity or other travel document, or with a British National Overseas, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person or British Subject passport. You must meet the health requirement.

What can you do?

• visit as a tourist, cruise or holiday, or visit family or friends
• do business visitor activities
• study or train for up to 3 months in total (use a Visitor visa 600 for childcare training, health study or health care settings)

You cannot work for an Australian employer.

How long can you stay?

The visa is valid for travel for 12 months starting from the grant date. You can stay 3 months after each entry. If you travel regularly or for long periods, you may be asked about your travel purpose and the visa may be cancelled if you are not a genuine visitor.

Can I extend it?

No. To stay longer, apply for another visa. You may be eligible for a Visitor visa 600 (Tourist stream, apply in Australia). Staying after the visa ends makes you an unlawful non-citizen.