Electronic Travel Authority
(ETA)
Subclass 601

Overview

  • This visa is only for citizens of certain countries to travel to Australia for tourism, family visiting or as a business visitor.

  •  It allows you to travel to Australia as often as you wish in a 12-month period and stay up to 3 months each time you enter Australia.

Eligibility

Meet health and character requirements

Be a genuine temporary entrant (GTE) who only intends to stay in Australia temporarily

Special Notes

You are not allowed to work in Australia with this visa. However, if you travel as a business visitor, you can:

  • make general business or employment enquiries

  • investigate, negotiate, enter into or review a business contract

  • conduct activities as part of an official government visit

  • take part in a conference, trade fair or seminar. The organisers can’t pay you to take part

You can’t:

  • work for or provide services to a business or organisation based in Australia

  • sell goods or services directly to the public​

Location

You can be in or outside Australia at the time of application. But if you apply outside Australia, you must be also outside Australia at the time of visa grant. 

Duration of Stay

ETA is usually granted for 12 months, allowing for max. 3 months of stay in Australia on each entry.

Tricks and Common Reasons for Refusal

1 – Unfamiliarity with How the Australian Immigration Works and Its Mentality

In many cases, applicants prepare and submit their supporting documentation in a disorderly way, giving the Immigration a hard time digging through tons of paperwork to get things in the right order when picking up a new visa application. This will potentially lead to endless back-and-forth clarification and explanation, wasting both sides lots of time and can even result in a refusal of Subclass 601 visa.

This is common since applying for a visa, especially a permanent one, is the very first time to most applicants. For this reason, our team have developed our own system for labelling, coding, structuring and, where necessary, cross-referencing documentation so your application can be submitted in the most presentable and logical manner. Making your application stand out among all competitors has been our goal from day one.

2 – Careless Yet Costly Mistakes

Applying for migration is seen as a delicate work of art due to the staggering amount of attention, paperwork, and details involved. A seemingly minor/harmless error such as a typo in your résumé, a date entered wrong, or a tick in the wrong box in the lengthy visa application form can prove costly as the Immigration processes all visa applications strictly in accordance with migration law, in particular Migration Act 1958 and Migration Regulations 1994. Even a small error can be regarded as failing to satisfy a visa requirement and therefore lead to a visa refusal. To minimise such incidents, our team pay extra attention while editing and drafting every client’s paperwork and always proofread and also conduct a final review of documentation before submission.

3 – Applications Not Being Decision-ready

Another common reason for refusal, even instant refusal, for Subclass 601 visa is submitting an application without all the required documentation. This happens when the application was prepared carelessly, or when the applicant was trying to rush an application for whatever reason (e.g. meeting a cut-off date of a major migration policy change which happens almost each and every year and often catches people off guard).

Even with 43 years of team experience, we handle each application cautiously and meticulously like our first to ensure nothing slips through the cracks. Should a sudden change of policy hit and impact you, we are more than capable of advising you how to salvage your application in terms of what documents are mandatory at the time of submission and what can wait so you are never in danger of a straight-up visa refusal upon submission.

Benefits

With this visa, you may:

  • visit Australia for a period time for sight-seeing, or to reunite with your family or friends or perform allowed business activities

  • study or train for up to 3 months

  • fly in and outside Australia without limitations while the visa is valid

Application Fees​

$20

Please note: you may incur third-party charges, for example, for translation, police certificate and health exam.

Processing Time​

Processing time is currently unavailable, but this varies constantly. Please contact us for update.​

Our Unbeatable Services - How Exactly We Make It Hassle-free

  • 186 Employer Nomination Scheme VisaLet’s face it – visa applications are complex, especially when you are not an expert in Australian immigration law - that is Migration Act 1958 and Migration Regulations 1994.

  • Simply put – our visa and immigration legal services are truly unbeatable.

  • This is because our immigration lawyers and registered migration agents in Melbourne do all of the 40 Things in Our Exclusive 5-step Services for you to:

    • give you a stress-free visa application journey;
    • maximise your chances of a successful application outcome.
  • Can you find such detailed and specific services elsewhere? We guarantee you can’t.

  • This way, you know your money really is well-spent.

Please note a client refers to a visa applicant, their family members or a sponsoring employer where applicable.

Niruta Shrestha
2 days ago
Danny was very helpful
Wind
3 weeks ago
Great service. My subclass 820 just granted yesterday thanks to Harmandeep and the team.
danmiller20
4 weeks ago
10/10 with dealing with Danny and harmandeep, harmandeep was so helpful and went out of her way to help with any problems that occurred during my application. Would definitely recommend
roydon douyere
4 weeks ago
Thanks to team Danny for his outstanding work in getting our Prospective Marriage visa subclass 300 a job well done. A special big thank you to Harmandeep Kaur who was professional , very polite and knowledgeable throughout the whole process.Will definately recommend anyone
Sana Khan
1 month ago
I had a truly eye-opening and insightful session with Gold Medal. Danny provided a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the visa application process, explaining each step with clarity and professionalism. His in-depth knowledge and ability to break down complex requirements made the entire process much easier to understand.
The information he shared was extremely valuable and has given me the confidence to move forward with my visa application.
I genuinely appreciate the guidance and support provided, and I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking clear, reliable, and professional assistance with the visa process.
Geeta Magar
1 month ago
Emigrate Lawyers has the best legal team and the best legal services. They value the clients.
Sergio A Diaz
2 months ago
Gold medal visas were very helpful in explaining the visa process thoroughly and laying out a path to a successful visa grant. Would highly recommend.
Carmela Mccormick
2 months ago
Highly professional and reliable service. They successfully helped me secure another citizenship for my children with clear communication and excellent support throughout the process. We truly appreciate their dedication and would confidently recommend them to others.
Sbukhari
2 months ago
Very nice experience easy going staff
Rain Neufeld
2 months ago
had our first consultation with danny last week. customer service is phenomenal and our consultation was very informative.
Zane Whiting
2 months ago
Made an appointment with Danny for my partners visa application (820). Initial phone call and in person consult was incredibly informative, Danny seems to really know his stuff and went into details I wouldn’t have even thought of if we had tried to start the application ourselves. We left feeling quite confident for the outcome of the application.
Lucho Rivero
3 months ago
Really professional, they don't just tell what you want to hear, they offer real paths to get your visa and they get it done!
They always keep in contact with you and answer any question.
Thanks to Danny for getting my visa!! I would recommend to anyone
Arif Ahsan
3 months ago
I had a very positive experience with the Gold Medal Visa Immigration Consultancy. From the first consultation, I met Danny who was very professional, knowledgeable, and patient in answering all my questions. He explained the visa process clearly and kept me informed at every stage.

My documents were checked thoroughly, and I was guided on what was needed to avoid delays or mistakes. Communication was prompt, and I always felt confident that my application was being handled with care. Danny is very knowledgeable about any kinds of visa situation.

Thanks to his support, my visa application was successful. I highly recommend the Gold Medal Visa Immigration consultancy to anyone looking for reliable and trustworthy immigration assistance.
Jahangir Alam
3 months ago
Andrea Rivera
4 months ago
Easy and smooth way to get your visa done
Michael Opare
4 months ago
Great service, very friendly and very helpful!
Yash
4 months ago
T Hall
4 months ago
I had an amazing experience with Danny today. Thank you so much for your patience and answering my questions regarding my Mum's visa. Greatly appreciated.
Wow.. outstanding service. Highly recommended 👌
Danny was incredibly helpful. I came in with only a vague idea of how the immigration process worked, but he took the time to break down each step clearly and explain what everything meant. It really helped me understand the process better and gave me the confidence to make an informed decision.
Veronica Montes
5 months ago
They really help me with my visa papers, always in touch giving me the best options. totally recomended
jimmy phung
6 months ago
Thank you to Harmandeep and the team at Gold Medal Visa for their professionalism and clear explanations throughout the process. Our Visa granted on 06/10/25. highly recommend using Gold Medal Visa for your visa application, their expertise makes the process easy and smooth! Thank you.
Sean Woo
6 months ago
Thank you to Danny and the team at Gold Medal Visa for their professionalism and clear explanations throughout the process. Everything was handled smoothly and with great care. Highly recommend their services
Melissa Tsui
7 months ago
Anica B
7 months ago
Highly recommend, really happy with the service we received. Helped us step by step and was very responsive and knowledgeable
Josip Meštrović
7 months ago
Very professional, knowlegable when it comes to the migration law. Just made sure to get all the documentation that Danny said we would need, and got the partner visa in a record time. Truly remarkable! I highly recommend using Gold Medal Visa for your visa application, their expertise makes the process easy and smooth!
Julio Caceres
8 months ago
Thanks to Danny, he helped me and my sponsor company to do our process visa application 482. I'm extremely happy with the results.
nayareth salama
8 months ago
Thank you so much Gold Medal Visa, I’m very happy with the service and the results of my visa 482. They help us with everything, easy and smooth process. I highly recommend them.
Clara Hernández
9 months ago
A very professional agency. They are very direct, honest, and transparent.
Aly Danilo
9 months ago
A professional and helpful agency, strongly recommended for visa enquiries.
Rico Acio
9 months ago
Exceptional service without costing as much compared to other agencies. Highly recommend Danny and Gold Medal Visa’s services.
MHAle7212
9 months ago
Thanks for the hard work and professionalism, our partner visa got approved a lot sooner than expected.
Dhruvin Desai
9 months ago
I recently inquired with Gold Medal Visa about migration, and I’m truly impressed with their service. The team was extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and patient in answering all my questions. They explained the migration process clearly and made me feel confident about my options moving forward. Their professionalism and genuine willingness to help stood out. Highly recommended for anyone seeking trustworthy migration advice!
z frank
9 months ago
Thanks to Harmandeep and her team's hard work and professionalism, our visa got approved a lot early than expected