All international visitors require a valid passport and visa for entry into Australia (New Zealand visitors require a valid passport only). A facility for electronically issuing visas, The Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) system, is currently available through international travel agents and airlines in 29 countries including the US, UK, parts of Western Europe, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan. This system also includes pre-clearance for entry which reduces the time needed to process passengers on arrival. Your local Australian Embassy or Consulate can advise of the availability. For non-ETA countries, visas are issued from Australian Embassies and Consulates around the world at a cost of AUD 60.00. In non-ETA countries, we recommend that you apply early for your visa.

For further information, please visit: http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/index.htm.

If you are eligible for ETA and your travel agent failed to provide you with a visa, you can get it within 30 seconds online here: http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/ETAAusXEn.html. Choose the Short Validity Business ETA. Service fees are AUD 20.00.