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.
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.
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?
Is British National (Overseas) treated like British Citizen?
What does “neither verified” mean?
Does a 12-month visa allow a 12-month stay?
Where do I apply?
Sources
- Australian Government — etaList (checked 2026-11-14)
- Australian Government — visitorList (checked 2026-11-14)
- Australian Government — eta (checked 2026-11-14)
- Australian Government — visitor (checked 2026-11-14)
- Australian Government — free (checked 2026-11-14)
Last reviewed 2026-11-14; next review due by 2026-12-14. The method is written out above so you can check our math.