eVisitor Visa (Subclass 651)

You can apply for this visa if you:

1. Meet the health requirement.
2. Meet the character requirement. If you have a criminal conviction in any country, consider applying for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) instead. Note that arriving in Australia on an eVisitor with a criminal conviction may result in refusal of entry.
3. Have paid your debts to the Australian Government. If you or any family members owe the Australian Government money, you or they must have paid it back or arranged repayment.
4. Are a genuine visitor, intending to stay temporarily in Australia and abide by any conditions and stay periods attached to your visa.
5. Have enough money to support yourself during your stay in Australia and to leave the country at the end of your visit.
6. Consider the best interests of any applicant under 18, as this visa may not be granted if it is not in their best interests.

Note: You must apply for the visa while outside Australia and wait for written confirmation of the subclass 651 visa grant before making travel arrangements to Australia.

You can apply for this visa if you hold a passport from:

1. Andorra
2. Austria
3. Belgium
4. Bulgaria
5. Croatia
6. Cyprus
7. Czech Republic
8. Denmark
9. Estonia
10. Finland
11. France
12. Germany
13. Greece
14. Hungary
15. Iceland
16. Ireland
17. Italy
18. Latvia
19. Liechtenstein
20. Lithuania
21. Luxembourg
22. Malta
23. Monaco
24. The Netherlands
25. Norway
26. Poland
27. Portugal
28. Romania
29. Republic of San Marino
30. Slovak Republic
31. Slovenia
32. Spain
33. Sweden
34. Switzerland
35. United Kingdom – British Citizen
36. Vatican City

If you plan to enter Australia during a cruise, it's important to note that your visa is necessary. In the case of a round trip cruise starting from Australia, the time spent on the cruise is considered part of your stay in Australia, and you are not regarded as having left the country. Therefore, a round trip cruise will not reset the stay period on your existing visa. To determine if your cruise qualifies as a round trip cruise, it's advisable to consult your cruise operator or travel agent for clarification.

As a business visitor to Australia, you are permitted to engage in the following activities:

1. Make general business or employment inquiries.
2. Investigate, negotiate, enter into, or review a business contract.
3. Conduct activities as part of an official government visit.
4. Participate in conferences, trade fairs, or seminars; however, the organisers cannot provide payment for your participation.

However, there are certain restrictions. You cannot:

1. Engage in employment for or provide services to a business or organisation based in Australia.
2. Sell goods or services directly to the public.

If you want to do short-term work in Australia that isn't a business visitor activity, consider applying for a temporary work visa.

Our experienced immigration lawyers have handled many successful eVisitor applications. We will ensure your application is given the best prospects of success.

For those considering our services, we provide an initial meeting. In this session, we will simplify the legal aspects of the visa, explain the process ahead, and address any questions you may have.

To set up an initial discussion with us, please reach out to one of our experienced immigration lawyers at (02) 9590 3987.