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Australia Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Canadian citizens need an Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) for Australia, applied for online via the Australian ETA app for AUD 20, usually approved within minutes to a few days.

Guide last updated September 28, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for the entire intended stay in Australia
  • No paper form required beyond the ETA app submission; passport biodata page photo
  • Financial proof is not required for the ETA application itself
  • Return or onward ticket recommended to show at the border
  • Photo spec: not required for the ETA, only a scan of your passport bio page
  • Biometrics: not required for the ETA; facial recognition used at Australian e-gates on arrival
  • Travel health insurance: not mandatory but recommended given Australia's healthcare costs

Visa types

  • ETA (subclass 601): tourism or business visitor, valid 1 year from grant, multiple entries, up to 3 months per visit, AUD 20 service fee
  • Visitor visa (subclass 600): for stays longer than 3 months or if ETA is not available, fee from AUD 190
  • Working Holiday visa (subclass 417): for Canadians aged 18-35, valid 1 year, fee AUD 730

How to apply online

  • Apply via the free Australian ETA app (iOS/Android) or the ImmiAccount web portal at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
  • Steps: create an account, scan your passport, answer health and character questions, pay AUD 20 by card
  • Fee: AUD 20 (about USD 13); no separate service fee if using the official app
  • Processing time: most applications are approved within minutes, though some take up to a few business days for manual review
  • Approval arrives as an email confirmation and is electronically linked to your passport, no physical stamp or sticker

Fees & processing time

  • ETA fee: AUD 20 (about USD 13), paid by credit or debit card in the app
  • No VFS/BLS service fee, application is direct through Australian government channels
  • Total cost estimate: about USD 13 for most Canadian tourists
  • Standard processing: instant to 3 business days
  • Express/priority option: not available or needed, as approval is normally near-instant

Tips for Canada travelers

  • Apply at least a few days before departure, though most Canadians are approved within minutes
  • Common rejection reasons include a passport with less than 6 months validity or undisclosed prior visa refusals
  • Use only the official ImmiAccount or Australian ETA app; third-party sites charge inflated service fees
  • Double-check passport details match exactly what is in the app to avoid processing delays
  • To stay longer than 3 months, apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) or Working Holiday visa before your ETA expires

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.