Australia is a destination of choice for many international travellers, whether on holiday or on business. However, it is essential to familiarise yourself with the procedures for entering and staying in the country. In this article, we'll look at the eVisitor: what it is, who it's for and how to obtain it.<\/p>\n
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Le eVisitor (subclass 651)<\/strong> is a type of electronic visa issued by the Australian government to nationals of certain countries participating in the programme. It allows travel to Australia for tourism, to visit friends and family, and for certain business activities for a maximum stay of three months (90 days).<\/p>\n The main advantage of the eVisitor is that it is quick and easy to obtain. This authorisation is generally granted within a few days, or even hours, of application and is electronically integrated into your passport. What's more, the eVisitor can be applied for directly online, without the need to visit an Australian embassy or consulate. It is valid for multiple entries into Australia for a period of 12 months from the date of issue or until the expiry of your passport if it expires before the end of the 12 months.<\/p>\n To qualify for an eVisitor, you need to meet certain conditions:<\/p>\n Here is the full list of countries where you can obtain an eVisitor:<\/p>\n The eVisitor will allow you to transit through Australia.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To apply for an eVisitor, simply visit the official Australian government website and follow the procedure. Here are the main steps:<\/p>\n It is important to note that the application must be made in English and must be accompanied by a scanned copy of the passport. In general, a reply is given within a few days, although this may vary depending on the security checks carried out by the Australian authorities.<\/p>\n One of the major advantages of the eVisitor is its free<\/strong>. Unlike other types of visa for Australia, there are no fees to pay to obtain this authorisation. To find out whether you need an eVisitor to transit through Australia, check whether you meet the eligibility requirements set out above. If you do, this eVisa is a convenient, fast and free option to help you make the most of your stay in the country. However, if your travel plans include paid work or a stay of more than 90 days, you will need to consider other types of visa for these situations.<\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Australia is a destination of choice for many international travellers, whether on holiday or on business. However, it is essential to familiarise yourself with...<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2555,"featured_media":1499,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhy choose an eVisitor?<\/h3>\n
eVisitor eligibility requirements<\/h2>\n
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Countries eligible for eVisitor<\/h3>\n
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What about transit?<\/h3>\n
How do I get an eVisitor?<\/h2>\n
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Fees and period of validity of the eVisitor<\/h3>\n
\nAs for its period of validity, as mentioned above, the eVisitor is valid for 12 months, with several entries possible for stays of up to 90 consecutive days each time.<\/p>\nTo sum up: do I need an eVisitor?<\/h2>\n