Australian eVisitor Visa for Citizens of the Netherlands

The Australian Home Office requires all interested Dutch applicants for the Australian eVisitor visa to meet the following basic requirements:

• A valid Dutch passport with a validity of at least 6 months from the date of application
• A current email address to receive the approved eVisitor plus any updates and notifications

Travelers from the Netherlands visiting Australia with their children need to request a separate Australian eVisitor visa for each child. Minors included in their parent’s passport must also have their eVisitor visa granted to enter the country.

Dutch applicants with dual nationality must note they use the same passport for their eVisitor request as the one they will use to enter Australia. Likewise, suppose before departing for Australia, they have had their passport misplaced or stolen. In that case, they must reapply for a new eVisitor since it is electronically linked to the original passport and is not transferable to another document. The Australian Home Office recommends its visitors to read through Dutch citizens’ international travel requirements for further details.

Dutch nationals can begin the Australian eVisitor visa application process by completing an online application with their personal and passport details.

It is essential to ensure that they are entering the information on the application form correctly. It matches the information shown on their passport to minimize the possibility of processing delays. Errors and missing information can complicate the application process or even lead to a visa denial.
The Australian Home Office recommends Dutch applicants to review their answers properly before finally submitting their request. Once the application has been sent to the Australian Home Office, the answers cannot be changed.

Therefore, Dutch passport holders are advised by the Australian Home Office to review the information they enter for any typos or mistakes before definitely submitting it.

Dutch nationals who have applied for an Australian eVisitor visa can expect to receive an update on their status within 24 hours. It is advisable to plan by applying in advance to avoid any unexpected processing delays that may occur.

Once the Australian Home Office has evaluated the eVisitor applications received, they will issue the approved permit to the Dutch citizens securely via email. Once granted, they are advised to print a copy of their Australian eVisitor visa and carry it with their travel documents
in case they need to present it at passport controls to gain entry into the country.

As mentioned above, Dutch visitors are recommended to carry a printed copy of their eVisitor when entering the country. They must bear in mind to plan their visit to comply with the allowed dates on their travel permit and not overstay the authorized 90 days.

In case they need to extend their stay, the eVisitor eVisa is not extendable. Nevertheless, if they need to stay for a more extended period than initially planned, they can apply for a Visitor Visa (subclass 600) before their eVisa expires.