Subclass 601 Electronic Travel Authority Visa

• If the applicant applies outside Australia, they must be outside Australia when the visa is granted. If they apply for immigration clearance, they must be in immigration clearance when the visa is granted.
• The applicant must not have a history of canceled visas as it might lead to rejection of the visa application form.
• The applicant must not have any criminal convictions for which the sentences total 12 months or more, whether or not they have served the sentences.
• The applicant must be free from tuberculosis when they enter Australia.

For a favorable decision, the subclass 601 visa application form submitted should be accurate and supported by adequate documentary proof to validate that the applicant is a genuine visitor and intends to be in Australia temporarily.

In order to secure a favourable visa decision on your application, we recommend booking an appointment with our expert 601 visa immigration agents. The agents at E-Help are trained to counsel you based on your eligibility in line with visa conditions and requirements.

On being granted the visa, the applicant must ensure:

• If they are opting to study, the study duration does not exceed three months.
• The visa holder cannot work while they are in Australia, other than for business visitor activities
• If they are opting to engage in business visitor activities in Australia, they can not:
  • work for or provide services to a business or organisation in Australia
  • sell goods or services to the public.

Business Visitor Activities include:

• Engaging in basic business or employment inquiries.
• Making investigations, negotiations, signing, or reviewing a business contract.
• Activities under an official government-to-government visit.
• Engaging in conferences, seminars, business/trade fairs (for non-paid participation only).

All applicants are required to be covered by Australia’s national health scheme (Medicare) to cover all the health costs for the duration of stay in Australia. If you wish to learn more about the 601 visa conditions and eligibility, please call our office or send an online enquiry.

Before applying for the subclass 601 visa, the candidate must ensure that they hold a valid passport. The 601 visa is attached to a single passport, so if your passport is about to expire or is lost we recommend obtaining a new one to ensure a seamless visa process and visit to Australia. If you fail to get a new passport and your current passport expires your subclass 601 visa will cease and you will be require to apply for a new visa category.

Once you have confirmed a valid passport, it is essential that you gather any relevant evidence as per the visa conditions. This information must be accurate and complimentary to the facts you listed on your 601 visa application.

Upon completion of the forms, you can lodge your application with the Department alongside any logement or admin fees. From here your application will be assessed and the Department will notify you of the outcome.

If you require assistance filling our your application form, or have questions regarding the process and requirements of the subclass 601 visa application, please reach out to the expert team at E-help. Our visa consultants analyse each individual situation and will provide a visa solution best suited to your needs.

The usual processing time for the 601 visa application differs depending upon the individual’s profile and processing option selected. As a rule of thumb, application processing can take anywhere from 4 to 24 hours depending on whether it is standard or rushed.

Communicate with a professional 601 visa immigration agent at E-Help for further details on the visa processing time and requirements.

In summary, the subclass 601 (ETA) is an electronic document structured for visa-exempt nationalities; this visa subclass facilitates their travel to Australia. For further information on the criteria or requirements, get in touch with our renowned immigration agents by calling us on +61 7 3172 4965. Our visa consultants will help make it a hassle-free process and ensure you qualify as per the requirements.
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