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With Australia's ETA, how long can a visitor stay each time they enter?

Up to 3 months per visit, with many visits over 12 months.

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  1. 30 days
  2. 6 months
  3. Up to 3 months ✔

Why: Australia's ETA (subclass 601) allows many visits over 12 months, staying up to 3 months each time. US passport holders are eligible. You apply in the Australian ETA app, which has an AUD20 service charge.

Huh, didn't know that: Each family member, even children listed on a parent's passport, must apply separately.

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Answer: Up to 3 months. Australia's ETA (subclass 601) allows many visits over 12 months, staying up to 3 months each time. US passport holders are eligible. You apply in the Australian ETA app, which has an AUD20 service charge.

  1. Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) (Australian Department of Home Affairs) immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601
    Visit Australia as often as you wish in a 12-month period. Stay up to 3 months each time you enter Australia.
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) (Australian Department of Home Affairs) immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601
    There is a service charge of AUD20 to use the Australian ETA app.
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  3. Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) (Australian Department of Home Affairs) immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601
    Each family member, including those listed on your passport, must submit a separate application.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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