The validity of the eVisitor visa

Sep 21
18:02

2019

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On this article, you can read everything about the validity of the tourist and business visa for Australia (eVisitor subclass 651). This information does not relate to the Working Holiday visa. If you do not meet all the conditions for the eVisitor visa, you can apply for an ETA Australia (Electronic Travel Authority).

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 Validity

The total validity of the e-Visa for business and tourism is one year. It is a multiple entry visa,The validity of the eVisitor visa Articles which means that with one visa you can travel to Australia an unlimited number of times for 12 months. Your visa must be valid from the arrival to the departure from Australia. Below some situations where the validity expires before these 12 months:

 

  • If your passport expires within the period of validity of the eVisitor visa (1 year) Your visa is no longer valid to travel with since your passport number and eVisitor visa are linked. The airline and Australian customs are automatically informed about this. You can no longer use the eVisitor visa for a new trip to Australia. You must apply for both a new passport and a new eVisitor visa. 
  • If there are major changes in your health, such as having tuberculosis or the lack of a valid health insurance policy.
  • If you work where you are paid by an Australian organization or you sell goods or services to Australian residents.
  • If you have been convicted of more than 12 months in prison or you have outstanding debts with the Australian government.

 

Maximum duration of stay

As mentioned, the eVisitor visa is valid for 1 year from the time it is issued. Within this year you may, if desired, travel to Australia several times. You can stay in Australia for a maximum of 90 days per visit. After 90 days you must leave the country for at least 1 day. If you then want to return to Australia within the validity period of your visa, this is possible. You can then stay in Australia again for 90 days. 

 

Tips

  • The eVisitor visa cannot be extended.
  • You cannot be in Australia when applying for a new eVisitor visa.
  • Are you in Australia and do you want to stay longer than the visa allows? Then contact the immigration service to apply for a new visa.

 

The conditions of the eVisitor visa

It is mandatory to have a valid visa when traveling to Australia. Does your trip have a tourist or business purpose? Then you can probably travel with an eVisitor visa. 

The Australian government requires that you meet all the conditions for obtaining the eVisitor Visa. Below you can read what these conditions entail.

 

Requirements

The e-Visa for Australia (eVisitor visa Australia subclass 651) has some conditions. If you meet these conditions, you can apply for your e-visa directly:

  • You must own a valid passport from an eligible country.
  • The visa is only valid for tourism and short business visits.
  • You stay in Australia for a maximum of 90 consecutive days.
  • You must be outside of Australia at the time you make the application and it will be reviewed.
  • If you have been sentenced to a sentence of more than 12 months (whether or not served) you are not eligible for an e-Visa for Australia.
  • You must be free from tuberculosis.
  • You are responsible for any medical costs in Australia.
  • You do not have to have an outstanding debt to the Australian government.
  • You may be requested to have biometric data collected.

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