Australian eVisitor Visa for Citizens of the United Kingdom

Travelers from the UK that are interested in applying for an Australian eVisitor visa must have the following requirements before beginning the application process:

• A valid UK passport that will not expire for at least 6 months
• An email address to receive notifications about the pending eVisitor visa application

UK travelers who are concerned about the length of validity of their passport may wish to consider renewing their British passport before beginning the application process to ensure a successful outcome.

Citizens of the United Kingdom should note that the Australian eVisitor visa is electronically linked to the passport the individual uses to apply for the visa. Therefore, it is important for passengers from the UK and elsewhere to use the same passport when traveling to Australia.

In the event that a British citizen wishes to visit Australia with their children, a separate Australian eVisitor visa will be required for each child traveling with their parent(s).

UK citizens can easily apply for the Australian eVisitor visa by filling out a simple online application form with their personal details and passport information.

Required information includes:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• Passport number
• Passport dates of issue and expiry
• Contact details (current email address, home address, etc.)

It is important for travelers from the UK to double-check all their answers before submitting the Australia eVisitor visa form. Small errors, inconsistencies, and missing information can result in processing delays or even rejection of the application.

It is particularly important to make sure the information the applicant has entered matches that shown on their passport, since discrepancies could result in the individual being denied entry to Australia.

It can take up to 3 business days to process an Australian eVisitor visa application submitted by a British citizen.

Some eVisitors are processed sooner, while in rare cases it can take a little longer. Processing times can be affected by the current volume of applications received and if any errors were identified on the British applicant’s form. National holidays and weekends can also impact the total processing time that may be required.

Travelers from the UK are encouraged to plan ahead for their intended visit to Australia and submit an application at least 7 days before their date of arrival.

UK citizens that have been approved for an Australian eVisitor visa will need to take a printed copy of their visa with them when they travel. It must be presented to the Australian Border Force officials when prompted in order to gain entry into the country.

The Australian eVisitor visa for British citizens is valid for 12 months and allows multiple entries into the country. The maximum length of stay during each visit is 3 months.