Australia ETA and eVisitor passport checker

Choose your passport and application circumstances to compare the official ETA and eVisitor lists. The result checks passport eligibility, not every visa requirement.

Inputs
AUD
AUD

Results

Passport-list comparison
Passport appears on both lists
ETA app service fee
AUD 20.00
eVisitor application fee
AUD 0.00
Stay per entry for these schemes
Up to 3 months
  • This compares passport lists, not all visa criteria. Health, character and purpose requirements still apply; a listed passport does not guarantee a grant or entry.
  • ETA fee minus eVisitor fee: AUD 20.00. No processing-speed advantage is assumed.
  • Special passports and circumstances are outside this checker. Taiwan official and diplomatic passports and Taiwanese compatriot documents are excluded from ETA; British National (Overseas) is distinct from British Citizen.

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Last checked 2026-11-14. Rules change, sometimes at short notice. We list the date we last checked each official source; confirm with the official government source before you travel, buy or file. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice.

This is a general estimate for information only, not tax, legal or financial advice. Real rules have more conditions than a calculator can show, so check the official source below or a qualified professional for your situation.

How it works

The passport comparison uses Schedule 1 of IMMI 18/084 (20 February 2022 compilation) and LIN 23/064. Select an ordinary passport showing the relevant nationality. Taiwanese compatriot documents, official passports and diplomatic passports are excluded from ETA. Special documents return an unverified result.

The ETA app service fee is AUD 20. eVisitor is free. Each scheme allows visits of up to three months; do not substitute 90 days. Fees are editable and displayed to two decimals. The comparison subtracts eVisitor’s fee from ETA’s fee without intermediate rounding.

Worked examples

British Citizen passport

The passport is on both lists. Default fees are AUD 20.00 for the ETA app and AUD 0.00 for eVisitor: a difference of AUD 20.00.

United States passport

The passport is on the ETA list only. The app service fee is AUD 20.00; visits can last up to 3 months.

Polish passport

Poland appears on the eVisitor list only. The default application fee is AUD 0.00.

Frequently asked questions

Does being on both lists mean ETA is faster?
No processing-speed ranking is made here. Passport-list overlap does not establish a processing time for either application.
Is British National (Overseas) treated like British Citizen?
No. British National (Overseas) appears in the ETA passport conditions but is excluded from eVisitor eligibility.
What does “neither verified” mean?
This checker cannot establish either option for the selected passport or circumstances. It does not mean you cannot visit Australia. Check Home Affairs for another visa or status pathway.
Does a 12-month visa allow a 12-month stay?
No. The multiple-entry period and stay per visit differ. ETA permits entries for up to a year or passport expiry, whichever comes first. eVisitor allows multiple entries over 12 months; each visit is up to three months.
Where do I apply?
ETA applications use the Australian ETA app. eVisitor applications are online. Use the official subclass pages linked from the government sources; this tool does not submit applications.

Sources

Last reviewed 2026-11-14; next review due by 2026-12-14. The method is written out above so you can check our math.