Sep 9, 2019, 10:35 pm
Last edit by: Mwenenzi
Australia
AU Govt-->COVID-19 and the border
Links below may not work, due to Covid-19 changes
Visa Australian Government web site
FT thread---> Free Australian ETA Visa application* Click to open the wiki
Processing Australian ETAs for free * to FT members (and up to 3 more friends & family) who have more than 80 posts, AND have at least been members for more than 12 months! Please read post 1. Thanks to Guy Betsy for his service to the FT community
Entry Australian government web site
FT thread --->Smartgate at Australia & NZ immigration Click to open the wiki
Australia
Departure Australian government web site
Departing from Australia
From Departing from Australia > Departures SmartGates
AU Govt-->COVID-19 and the border
Links below may not work, due to Covid-19 changes
Visa Australian Government web site
- Entering or leaving Australia
- Going through the border
- Visa types
- Visa listing
- Travellers eligible to transit without a visa (TWOV]
- Sub class 601 Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) AUD$20. For passports holders including 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 Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan (excluding official or diplomatic passports), The Netherlands, United Kingdom—British Citizen, United Kingdom—British National (Overseas), United States of America, Vatican City (the list is increasing). Check your eligibility & visa type needed.
- Subclass 651 eVisitor For many other passport holders. Check your eligibility & visa type needed.
FT thread---> Free Australian ETA Visa application* Click to open the wiki
Entry Australian government web site
FT thread --->Smartgate at Australia & NZ immigration Click to open the wiki
Australia
Departure Australian government web site
Departing from Australia
From Departing from Australia > Departures SmartGates
Australia immigration (incl ETA visa) & customs
Oct 21, 2022, 1:17 pm
#196
Ambassador: World of Hyatt
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: San Diego,CA
Posts: 10,091
I'm In!
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visa...a/visa-listing
My understanding (as an AU citizen) is the ETA-601 is the main visa for tourists from USA.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visa...01#Eligibility
People from UK/EU (but not USA) can apply for the 651
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visa...51#Eligibility
My understanding (as an AU citizen) is the ETA-601 is the main visa for tourists from USA.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visa...01#Eligibility
People from UK/EU (but not USA) can apply for the 651
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visa...51#Eligibility
I came to that conclusion last night.
Hadn't realized I had been approved as till you open the attachment it just says your application on the very top!
Another bloody American coming your way lol.Can't wait
Its been 3 years since I've been. The longest time away over the decades!
Won't take it for granted after the past years thats for sure!
Oct 23, 2022, 7:44 am
#197
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Bham, AL
Programs: Marriott Gold, AmEx Plat, Agnostic on Airline Programs
Posts: 394
Apologies for the basic question. First time traveler to Australia, US Citizen. I already have my e-visa for next year. When applying, I put a hotel as a placeholder for my address. I have a new address I'd prefer to use. Do I need to try to update this, or will passport control not care?
Oct 23, 2022, 8:35 am
#198
Join Date: May 2018
Location: FRA
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 1,506
Apologies for the basic question. First time traveler to Australia, US Citizen. I already have my e-visa for next year. When applying, I put a hotel as a placeholder for my address. I have a new address I'd prefer to use. Do I need to try to update this, or will passport control not care?
Oct 23, 2022, 6:11 pm
#199
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: RSE
Programs: AA Exp|VA Platinum
Posts: 15,504
Apologies for the basic question. First time traveler to Australia, US Citizen. I already have my e-visa for next year. When applying, I put a hotel as a placeholder for my address. I have a new address I'd prefer to use. Do I need to try to update this, or will passport control not care?
Oct 25, 2022, 3:05 am
#200
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 2,645
As a US passport holder it's unlikely you will encounter an immigration officer. The whole passport control system is automated for some countries, including the US. When you clear customs on the way out someone will ask for the passenger declaration you've filled out. They may take a cursory look at it but mostly I think they just collect them for statistical data.
Oct 29, 2022, 4:54 am
#201
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Valley Springs, Ca USA;Proud Retired AAer SJC Ramp/ AA- 2 MM Platinum;Hilton Diamond
Posts: 851
We just went through Customs and Immigration as US Citizens. It was very expedient. However as has been mentioned just be very careful to declare everything. The Australians take their bio security very seriously. But you will not get in any trouble if they find something bad as long as you declared it.
Oct 31, 2022, 6:31 pm
#202
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: AZ
Programs: HH Diamond
Posts: 200
Can I get ETA for myself AND spouse on one smartphone?
I downloaded the ap just fine but before I apply for myself I'd like to maker sure that I can also apply for my husband, who doesn't have a smartphone, ergo no ap, Does anyone know? I've already tried using the Digital assistant on the website and searched here for answer. Thanks in advance
Oct 31, 2022, 7:02 pm
#203
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,030
I downloaded the ap just fine but before I apply for myself I'd like to maker sure that I can also apply for my husband, who doesn't have a smartphone, ergo no ap, Does anyone know? I've already tried using the Digital assistant on the website and searched here for answer. Thanks in advance
Nov 1, 2022, 3:51 am
#204
Join Date: Mar 2016
Programs: AC SE
Posts: 1,506
I downloaded the ap just fine but before I apply for myself I'd like to maker sure that I can also apply for my husband, who doesn't have a smartphone, ergo no ap, Does anyone know? I've already tried using the Digital assistant on the website and searched here for answer. Thanks in advance
Nov 1, 2022, 10:49 am
#205
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: AZ
Programs: HH Diamond
Posts: 200
Nov 1, 2022, 10:55 am
#206
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: AZ
Programs: HH Diamond
Posts: 200
Before posting my question, I reviewed all the posts since mid-2021 and yes, there were 2 posts from one person who used their friend's phone but I I found no reference to 2 people applying using one phone. Since it appears that the ETA is tied to the passport number, it would be logical to be able to use one phone, but I’ve been burned before when "assuming" that technology does what I think is logical. I always test/verify before counting on it. Call me skeptical… I really appreciate TheCanuckian’s response confirming that that it's been done.
Nov 1, 2022, 3:06 pm
#207
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Nashville,TN
Programs: AA Gold Elite
Posts: 601
I hope that those of us who have a Global Entry card are allowed to use the Smartgate when arriving into Oz and NZ? Can anyone verify this is still possible? Planning to bring mine in Jan/Feb 2023.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Nov 1, 2022, 3:16 pm
#208
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Colorado (anywhere between DEN DMM BAH)
Programs: United MileagePlus, SkyMiles, AAdvantage, NEXUS
Posts: 3,033
As far as I know, one doesn't have to be a member of GE to be eligible to use them. Just have a qualifying biometric passport from an eligible country, a(n) visa/evisa/ETA and a completed arrival card.
Nov 1, 2022, 3:19 pm
#209
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Colorado (anywhere between DEN DMM BAH)
Programs: United MileagePlus, SkyMiles, AAdvantage, NEXUS
Posts: 3,033
Apologies because it's possible I may have asked this before, but does anyone know the reasoning (if any) behind many European countries being eligible for the eVisitor and ETA visa while non-European countries for ETA, and the difference between them in terms of validity, applying, etc?
Nov 1, 2022, 3:22 pm
#210
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,030
Au govt --> https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-...lia/smartgates
FT-->Smartgate at Australia & NZ immigration
Apologies because it's possible I may have asked this before, but does anyone know the reasoning (if any) behind many European countries being eligible for the eVisitor and ETA visa while non-European countries for ETA, and the difference between them in terms of validity, applying, etc?
Last edited by Mwenenzi; Nov 1, 2022 at 3:37 pm