EMC Australia / Subclass 601
An ETA is still a visa — faster to get, not a guarantee.
601 is for eligible passports, from outside Australia, for tourism or short business. If you have a refusal, a complex history, or you actually want to work, this is the wrong product.
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Official source: Department of Home Affairs – Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)
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Who We Assist
Who We Assist
- Your passport is on the ETA list
- You want a short visit or business trip
How it works
What this visa asks of you
These are the parts of this visa, in the order they usually matter.
Offshore
Eligible passport, from outside Australia
Tourism or short business. Not work. Not study as a student.
A refusal or a plan to stay with a partner can still stop an ETA, or get you turned around at the airport.
Read about Eligible passport, from outside Australia
How EMC works
How we help
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ETA or 600
If your history is not simple, a 600 with a proper Genuine Visitor file can be the safer visa.
What to Prepare
What to Prepare for Your Consultation
- Passport nationality
- What you will do in Australia
- Any previous refusal
Before you apply
Important Considerations Before Applying
- ETA is not permission to work.
- Do not use ETA to enter for a partner visa without advice.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually a 600, dealing with the reason. Bring the refusal. Do not keep tapping the app.
Start with your situation.
You do not need to memorise the subclass. Book a consultation, or send a short note. MARN 1800335 · Level 14, 333 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Other work
This page is general information, not advice about your circumstances. Australian migration law changes. You should consult a Registered Migration Agent before you apply. EMC Australia is OMARA-registered (MARN 1800335).