Australian ETA Visa

also known as Electronic Travel Authority is a type of visa that gives permission to a few specific foreign country nationals to enter and exit Australia for a certain period of time. This visa is electronically linked to someone’s passport so it doesn’t need to be stamped or put a label on it. Since it’s been electronically linked to one’s passport the data on the ETA can be accessed by travel agents, airlines and also Australian border agencies. So it is imperative that you bring the same passport you used to apply for ETA visa while you’re traveling to Australia.

The Scope of Australian Electronic Travel Authority

Of all the kinds of visas that are available to Malaysian Nationals for visiting Australia, ETA visa is the most convenient one because of its scope over other visas. ETA visa is perfect for business person and tourist who needs to stay in Australia for a short period of time and also visit Australia frequently.

• The validity of ETA visa is 12 months from the day it is issued. You can visit as many times you want with ETA visa as long as it is during the valid time period.
• With each visit you are allowed to stay up to 3 months.
• ETA visa is created for business and tourism purposes. Business activities such as participation in trade fairs, conferences or making general business and employment enquiries and also signing, investing, negotiating, reviewing business deal are allowed with ETA visa. Tourist activities such as recreational activities, visiting famous Australian places and visiting relatives and friends are also allowed.
• ETA visa also let anyone study in Australia as long as the study course doesn’t exceed three months period.

It is important to remember that Australian government doesn’t let ETA visa holder to work in Australia. If you get caught working in Australia with an ETA visa you will be penalizing and even face jail time.

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