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Australia Visa Instructions 
Visa Application Requirements for US citizens

Business Visa 
1A visa is required for travel to Australia. For business visits up to 3 months, the traveler must apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). This type of Australian visa application can be submitted on-line.
2Passport Requirements: For travel to Australia, the traveler must carry an original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for stamps. The Australian visa (ETA) is electronic and will not be inside the passport.
3Special Instructions: Citizens of select countries may obtain an Australian visa electronically. This type of Australia visa is called an ETA. 

Note: Electronic Australia visa (ETA visa) information is stored electronically. The traveler will not receive any document in the mail or physical materials from Travisa. This type of Australian visa is issued and sent electronically (via email).
4Complete the on-line ETA Request
 Australia Visa Validity: An electronic Australia visa (ETA visa) is generally valid for one year from the date of issue and allows multiple entries with a stay of up to 90 days per visit to Australia. 
- Upon request and for a fee of $100.00 paid directly to the Australian Authority, a business long ETA can be issued. This type of Australia visa (ETA business long visa) is valid for the life of the passport and allows multiple entries into Australia with a stay of up to 90 days per visit.
 Australian Visa Processing Time: An Australian visa application for ETA is generally processed in 48 hours. Same day visa service is available for additional fees.
 Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.
Tourist Visa 
1A visa is required for travel to Australia. For tourist visits up to 3 months, the traveler must apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). This type of Australian visa application can be submitted on-line.
2Passport Requirements: For travel to Australia, the traveler must carry an original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for stamps. The Australian visa (ETA) is electronic and will not be inside the passport.
3Special Instructions: Citizens of select countries may obtain an Australian visa electronically. This type of Australia visa is called an ETA. 

Note: Electronic Australia visa (ETA visa) information is stored electronically. The traveler will not receive any document in the mail or physical materials from Travisa. This type of Australian visa is issued and sent electronically (via email).
4Complete the on-line ETA Request
 Australia Visa Validity: An electronic Australia visa (ETA visa) is generally valid for one year from the date of issue and allows multiple entries with a stay of up to 90 days per visit to Australia.
 Australian Visa Processing Time: An Australian visa application for ETA is generally processed in 48 hours. Same day visa service is available for additional fees.
 Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.