Australia
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| Commonwealth of Australia | |
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| Capital | Canberra |
| Government | Parliamentary democracy / constitutional monarchy |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Language | English |
| Population | 19,855,288 (2006) |
| Religion | Christian 65% (Roman Catholic 26%, Anglican 19%, Other 20%), None 19%, Muslim 2%, Buddhist 2% (2006) |
| Electricity | 220-240V / 50Hz |
| Calling Code | +61 |
| Time Zone | UTC +8 to +10.5, UTC +9 to +11.5 (summer) |
If you are planning a holiday visit or a short business trip to Australia, you will need to apply for either a visa or an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority).
Established in 1996 to remove the need for some people to apply for full visas, they can be applied for over the Internet, through travel agents and through airlines. Unless there is some problem with the application, the ETA is granted immediately. Unlike ordinary visas, when an ETA is issued, no stamp or other documentation is added to the holder's passport; instead the computer-based system links the passport number to the ETA and is accessible by immigration officials.
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[edit] Passport
[edit] Visa requirements
Holders of passports from the following 34 countries are eligible to apply for an ETA in lieu of a visa: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Republic of San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom - British Citizen, United Kingdom - British National (Overseas), United States of America, Vatican City
Holders of Taiwan passports can only be processed for an ETA if resident in and applying in Taiwan. Holders of UK passports which indicate their nationality to be British National (Overseas) (BNO) can be processed for an ETA if applying via a travel agent, airline, or at an office of the department. BNO passport holders cannot apply for their ETA online.
Holders of passports from all other countries must apply for a visa at their local embassy or consulate.
[edit] Types of visa and cost
There is a service fee of $20 (AUD) to apply for an ETA online. This service requires a valid credit card.
