Australian ETA Visa Waiver for Citizens of Hong Kong

Applying for the Australian ETA for nationals of Hong Kong is simple and takes less than 30 minutes.. Travelers will have to fill out an online application form with their personal and passport details, as well as answer basic security-related questions as well as questions regarding their travel plans in Australia.

Travelers must provide accurate information and double-check all the details provided while filling out the ETA application form. This is because any mistakes or missing information can cause delays in processing and may even lead to a denial of the visa waiver in some cases.

For dual nationals, it is important to apply for the Australian ETA using the same passport that they intend to travel to the country with. This is because the approved authorization will be electronically linked to that particular passport.

Applicants must also note that if this passport is lost, stolen, or damaged after receiving the Australian ETA authorization, they will be required to obtain a new one in order to visit the country.

Travelers from Hong Kong can complete the application process by paying the ETA fee using a valid debit or credit card. Once the payment has been made, the application can then be submitted for processing.

After submitting the application, it will take up to 3 business days for citizens of Hong Kong to receive a copy of the approved electronic visa waiver for Australia securely via email. However, it may sometimes take longer depending on the volume of applications.

Therefore, it is advisable to apply for the Australian ETA from Hong Kong well in advance of the intended date of arrival in order to allow for sufficient processing time.

Visitors from Hong Kong who have been approved for an Australian ETA and have received a copy via email, are also advised to take a printed copy of the visa waiver with them when they travel. Australian Border officials may ask to see this printout alongside the traveler’s passport when passing through immigration control for the country.

It is also worth mentioning that travelers from Hong Kong arriving in Australia by air will need to fill out an Incoming Passenger Card (IPC), which is used to make declarations regarding customs, quarantine and cash.

To complete an IPC, travelers need to provide details of the address at which they plan to stay at while in Australia, as well as any contacts they may have in the country. Travelers are also required to notify the Australian Home Office immediately should any of their contact information, such as phone number or email address, change while they are visiting Australia.

The Australian ETA visa allows for a maximum stay of 3 months or 90 consecutive days in the country per entry. It is valid for up to 12 months and allows multiple entries into Australia as long as stay does not exceed 90 days.

Hong Kong passport holders who wish to spend longer consecutive periods in Australia should contact their nearest Australian diplomatic mission for information about the type of visa they require.