Australia visa for US passport holders
A US passport holder needs an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before flying to Australia for up to 90 days.
ETA (subclass 601) via the Australian ETA app
Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
Tourist entry
90
Days per visit
3
Visa routes tracked
Staying longer: every Australia visa route
The tourist entry above is for visits. To live and work remotely in Australia, these are the routes the catalogue tracks — income thresholds, costs and processing times are on the country page, each linked to its official source.
| Route | Type | Stay | Income needed | Work | Residency path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student visa (subclass 500) | student | Up to 5 years, matching your course | — | ||
| Visitor — ETA (601) / eVisitor (651) | tourist | Up to 3 months per visit, multiple entries over 12 months | — | — | — |
| Working Holiday visa (subclass 417 & 462) | work | 12 months (extendable to 2–3 years with regional work) | — | — |
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Visa rules change often — verify against the official government source linked on the Australia page before you travel or apply.