Quick overview on Visitor visa (subclass 651) eVisitor and is it for you?

This is a temporary visa designed to let you stay temporarily in Australia if you want to visit Australia temporarily and you are outside of Australia. If you reasons include activities such as tourism, like a holiday of significance importance to your family living in Australia or visting family who is in Australia on work, or study purpose, or even travel independly in Australia, or a cruise, or even as a business visitor. But, you must also have an eligible passport given below to qualify forVisitor visa (subclass 651) eVisitor
Since, you can travel to Australia on business purpose with Visitor visa (subclass 651) eVisitor, activities such as, to explore employment opportunities, negotiate or review contracts, participate in official government visits, and attend conferences, trade fairs, or seminars are allowed. But,you cannot receive payment for your participation.
AND,
you are not permitted to work for or provide services to an Australian-based business, nor can you sell goods or services directly to the public.
AND,
You cannot engage in in any studies or training for more than 3 months.

Stay: With this visa you can travel to Australia as much as you want in a 12 month timespan. But, you shouldn’t exceeded more than 3 monthes each time you enter Australia.

Requirements to be eligible for Visitor visa (subclass 601) Electronic Travel Authority

1. You must have an eligible passport from one of the countries listed below:
Andorra Austria Belgium
Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus
Czech Republic Denmark Estonia
Finland France Germany
Greece Hungary Iceland
Ireland Italy Latvia
Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg
Malta Monaco The Netherlands
Norway Poland Portugal
Romania Republic of San Marino Slovakia
Slovenia Spain Sweden
Switzerland United Kingdom – British Citizen Vatican City
2. Genuine Visitor/Temporary Stay Intent:

As the name suggest you must consider your intention of coming to Australia. If you are looking temporarily visit Australia, this is for you. If you looking do any other activities like study or work, this might not be for you.

3. Health requirements:

Each traveller must have a health insurance from one of many Australian Health Insurance Providers.
Evidence you can provide:
— You must provide proof of purchase for a valid health insurance policy from an Australian-registered insurer. Alternatively, if your country has a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia, that may also meet the requirement. Check the Australian Immigration website to confirm whether your country qualifies. (https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/when-reciprocal-health-care-agreements-apply-and-you-visit-australia?context=22481)
(* Note: If you are planning to enter health care or hospital environments, you need to apply for Visitor visa (subclass 600))
(*Note: If you had previously failed to meet the health requirement you must apply for the Visitor (subclass 600) visa.)

4. Character requirements:

The purpose of this is to provide evidence of your good character and to confirm you have no outstanding legal issues or pending court proceedings in your country of residence, or you have no criminal record back home.
Evidence you can provide: A police report from your home country showing that you have no criminal record or convictions where the total sentence does not exceed 12 months.
(*Note: If you have a criminal conviction, you should apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) with supporting evidence, as providing incorrect information for an ETA could lead to its cancellation, even after visa is granted)

5. No debt to Australian government requirement:

You shouldn’t have any remaining debts with Australian government, you must have cleared it or have some kind of arrangement proof to pay it back

Document Checklist for Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) Tourist Stream in Australia

The documents you need to prepare for this visa are quite straightforward. Listed below are a few documents you need to prepare to have a solid application:

A. Identity Documents:

  • Passport bio-data page (certified copy)

B. Health & Character Documents (as applicable or requested):

  • Details of health insurance (if required/requested)
  • Police certificates (if required/requested)

C. For Applicants Under 18 (if applicable):

  • Parental consent forms (e.g., Form 1229)
  • Form 1257 (Undertaking Declaration)
  • Copies of parents’ ID

Important Note

All documents in language other than English must be accompanied by an accredited English translation.

1. Before You Fly to Australia

Get Your Docs in Order: First things first! Make sure you have a valid passport (or other travel document) which is current and won’t expire during your trip.

2. Arriving Down Under

Welcome Card: When you land, you’ll need to fill out an Incoming Passenger Card. Everyone does this, so have a pen handy!
SmartGate for a Speedier Entry? If you have an ePassport, you might be able to use the SmartGate. It uses facial recognition and can often get you through airport procedures a bit quicker.

3. Your Australian Adventure: Making the Most of Your Visa

Once you’re settled in, here’s how to enjoy your stay and keep things smooth:

Know Your Visa Rules: It’s super important to stick to all your visa conditions and, of course, obey Australian laws. You can always find your specific conditions in VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) or in the visa grant letter you received. Want to understand visa conditions better? It’s a good idea to learn more about how they work.

Life Changes?

Let Immigration Know! If things change while you’re here, you need to update the immigration department. This includes changes to your:
Phone number, email, or address
Passport details
Relationship status (like getting married or divorced)

And, make sure you don’t exceeded more than 3 monthes each time you enter Australia in 12 months period