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651 — eVisitor (Subclass 651)

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

0-1 day

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

3 months

Renewable

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

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Living in Australia

Cost of Living

1% cheaper than United States

Avg SalaryA$67,200

Quality of Life

190/200

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Overview

Free electronic visa for European passport holders to visit Australia for tourism or business up to 3 months.

The eVisitor (subclass 651) is a free Australian electronic visa for passport holders from 36 eligible European countries. It allows multiple short stays for tourism or business visitor activities, with no application fee and processing typically within 24 hours.

The visa is valid for 12 months from grant and permits stays of up to 3 months per visit, with unlimited entries. It is not renewable and carries no work rights. There is no path to permanent residence, and dual intent is not permitted.

This visa is ideal for European passport holders who want a fast, free, no-paperwork entry to Australia for a holiday or short business visit.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

3 months

Annual Cap & Quota

No fixed annual cap

Eligible Nationalities (36)

Andorra

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg Malta

Malta

Monaco

Netherlands

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must hold a passport from an eligible European country.

Must be outside Australia when applying and when the visa is granted.

Must have a genuine intention to visit for tourism or business visitor activities.

Must meet health and character requirements.

Must have no outstanding debts to the Australian Government.

Must have sufficient funds for the stay.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport from an eligible country.

Email address for communication.

Evidence of funds (if requested).

Travel itinerary (recommended).

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Free of charge.
Fast processing (often within 24 hours).
Allows multiple entries over a 12-month period.
Allows stays of up to 3 months per visit.
Fully electronic (no label required).

Worth Knowing

Cannot work in Australia.
Cannot extend the stay beyond 3 months per visit.
Limited to specific passport holders.
Not suitable for those with significant criminal records (requires a different visa).

Application Process

Access eVisitor application: Visit the eVisitor application portal online

Enter passport details: Provide European passport information

Complete application form: Fill in personal and travel details

Answer declarations: Answer health and character questions

Receive approval: eVisitor approval is linked to your passport electronically

Application Forms

Go to application portal

eVisitor application

eVisitor (Subclass 651) online application via ImmiAccount

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Verified Claims (22)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps	Access eVisitor application: Visit the eVisitor application portal online; Enter passport details: P…	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Fee Breakdown	—	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Fees	Free	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Forms	eVisitor application	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Forms · 0 · description	eVisitor (Subclass 651) online application via ImmiAccount	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Forms · 0 · url	https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/login	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Included Nationalities	AD; AT; BE; BG; HR; CY; CZ; DK; EE; FI; FR; DE; GR; HU; IS; IE; IT; LV; LI; LT; LU; MT; MC; NL; NO; …	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Job Offer Required	false	immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

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