The most common questions about obtaining an ETA answered here!
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We know you’re busy and you’ve got a lot of things to do. Don’t worry. All you have to do is to wait for the email confirmation. Once your ETA Australia has been approved, it will be sent straight to your email address. No need to print it, since your ETA is linked to the passport you used in your ETA visa application. From here you go on with usual travel routine. Show your passport and...
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Should I worry about the delay in the processing of my ETA application? In most cases, ETAs are processed instantaneously. In some cases, the processing of an Australian ETA application can be delayed due to the provision of incorrect information or where an application is referred to the Australian High Commission for further assessment. Please wait for updates regarding the status of...
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The ETA visa only applies to foreign nationals who are legally admissible to enter Australia, either as a first-timer or a returnee. Hence, you need to have a clean record and a valid passport to obtain an Australian ETA and enter the country. A denial of the ETA visa in the past means that you have failed to meet the requirements for the specific visa you were applying for, or you were...
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My ETA Application Was Denied: What are my options? The very first thing you need to do is to reevaluate your application. Did you enter the right details? Do you hold an ETA Australia eligible passport? Applicants with a criminal conviction are not eligible to apply for an Australian ETA. However, there may be other cases where an application may be referred to the nearest embassy...
![[metrixa-blog-post]What to do when you change your passport after obtaining an ETA approval?](https://blog.traveleta.com.au/images/news/w620/What-to-do-when-you-change-your-passport-after-obtaining-an-ETA-approval_1540874947_359.png)
What should you do if you change your passport after ETA approval? The ETA depends on the validity of your passport since these two documents are electronically linked with each other. Hence, when a passport loses purpose/validity/effect, or if it gets past its expiry date, the ETA loses its validity, too. If you obtain a new passport, you must apply for a new ETA visa too. When...
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How do I renew my ETA? Basically, an ETA visa allows the foreign citizen to stay in Australia for a maximum of 3 months from the date of arrival, although it is valid for 12 months starting the date of issue, or until your passport’s expiry date—whichever is sooner. Having said this, the only thing you need to do is let your ETA Australia expire and reapply for a new one in case your...
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Need Help with Your Application? Want to make sure it was done properly? Everyone knows that Australia is amongst the most efficient countries in the world. Especially in informing the public about the necessary steps they should take when asking a certain document from them. This is also the case with entering Australia, in obtaining visas like the electronic visa authority (ETA)....
![[metrixa-blog-post]What are the basic requirements for an ETA?](https://blog.traveleta.com.au/images/news/w620/What-are-the-basic-requirements-for-an ETA_1540872069_142.png)
What are the basic requirements in applying for an ETA? Among many reasons, the Australian government introduced the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) to make it simpler for select countries to enter the country. It isn’t really hard to obtain an ETA, nor does it require a lot of additional documents in order to apply but you must satisfy specific conditions. Since the application...
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Australia’s Electronic Travel Authority is not for everyone Australia’s ETA is only applicable to passport holders from Andorra Austria Belgium Brunei Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong (SAR of China) Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malaysia Malta Monaco Norway Portugal Republic of San...
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Applying for Australian ETA? First, you need to make sure you meet the basic requirements. If you hold a passport from one of these countries or regions, then you‘re qualified to apply for an ETA: Andorra Austria Belgium Brunei Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong (SAR of...