The Australia eVisitor (subclass 651)

A multiple-entry eVisa for EU, UK and other listed European passports. Here's what it covers, who can apply and how we help.

12 months · multiple entry

Subclass 651

eVisitor

A multiple-entry eVisa for citizens of the EU, the UK (British Citizen) and other listed European countries. It's applied for online, and it's the only visa we handle, so every application gets our full attention.

Validity: 12 months from grant, multiple entry
Stay: Up to 3 months each time you enter
Our assistance fee: US$49 per applicant
Apply from: Outside Australia (also when decided)
How it's lodged: Online via ImmiAccount. We lodge it for you.
Family: Separate application for each person

With this visa you can

Holiday, cruise or visit family and friends
Business visitor activities, e.g. conferences, negotiations or enquiries
Study or train for up to 3 months in total

Not a work visa. Have a criminal conviction? Home Affairs advises applying for a different visa instead of the eVisitor. Home Affairs' published processing data (checked 6 Oct 2026) showed recent eVisitor applications decided in under a day, but times vary. Check current times.

Apply for an eVisitor Official Home Affairs page

Where your eVisitor can take you

Ferries crossing Sydney Harbour with the Opera House and city skyline — **Sydney Harbour**New South Wales

Bondi Icebergs pool and Bondi Beach, Sydney — **Bondi Beach**Sydney, New South Wales

Eligibility

Passports that can apply

You must be a citizen of, and hold a passport from, one of these countries. Checked against immi.homeaffairs.gov.au on 6 Oct 2026.

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

Not available with non-citizen passports, or with British National (Overseas), BOTC, BOC, BPP or British Subject passports.

Eligible passport?

We'll prepare, check and lodge your eVisitor for you, usually within 1 business day.

Start my application

New Zealand citizen?

You usually get a Special Category visa (subclass 444) on arrival in Australia, so there's nothing to apply for.

Home Affairs: SCV 444

Other passport?

You're not eligible for the eVisitor, and we can't apply for you. Check which visa suits your trip on the official Home Affairs website.

Home Affairs Visa Finder

Sources (checked 6 Oct 2026): eVisitor 651 · Visa Finder · SCV 444. Visa rules can change, so always confirm on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.