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651 — eVisitor (Subclass 651)

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

0–1 days

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

3 months

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Australia

Cost of Living

2% more than United States

Avg SalaryA$73,000

Quality of Life

187/200

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Overview

Free electronic visa for European passport holders to visit Australia for tourism or business up to 3 months.

The eVisitor (subclass 651) is a free Australian electronic visa for passport holders from 36 qualifying European countries. It allows multiple short stays for tourism or business visitor activities, with no application fee and processing typically within 24 hours.

The visa is valid for 12 months from grant and permits stays of up to 3 months per visit, with unlimited entries. It is not renewable and carries no work rights. There is no path to permanent residence, and dual intent is not permitted.

This visa is ideal for European passport holders who want a fast, free, no-paperwork entry to Australia for a holiday or short business visit.

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Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

3 months

Annual Cap & Quota

No fixed annual cap

Eligible Nationalities (36)

Andorra

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg Malta

Malta

Monaco

Netherlands

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must hold a passport from a qualifying European country.

Must be outside Australia when applying and when the visa is granted.

Must have a genuine intention to visit for tourism or business visitor activities.

Must meet health and character requirements.

Must have no outstanding debts to the Australian Government.

Must have sufficient funds for the stay.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport from a qualifying country.

Email address for communication.

Evidence of funds (if requested).

Travel itinerary (recommended).

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Free of charge.
Fast processing (often within 24 hours).
Allows multiple entries over a 12-month period.
Allows stays of up to 3 months per visit.
Fully electronic (no label required).

Worth Knowing

Cannot work in Australia.
Cannot extend the stay beyond 3 months per visit.
Limited to specific passport holders.
Not suitable for those with significant criminal records (requires a different visa).