Electronic Travel Authority is designed for business people who are outside Australia and want to visit Australia for short-term business purposes, including:
- attending educational or business related meetings, seminars, conventions, conferences, or networking
- informal studies or training.
You must also meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Satisfy health & character requirements
- Have sufficient funds to support the trip
There are two types of Business ETAs, they are:
ETA- Short Validity
Suitable for infrequent business visits. You can stay in Australia for up to three months on each visit within a 12 month period from the date of grant, or for the life of the passport if it is less than 12 months (single or multiple entries).
ETA- Long Validity
Suitable for regular business visits. You can stay in Australia for up to three months on each visit for the life of the passport (multiple entries).
| Andorra | Austria | Belgium | Brunei |
| Canada | Denmark | Finland | France |
| Germany | Greece | Hong Kong | Iceland |
| Ireland | Italy | Japan | Liechtenstein |
| Luxembourg | Malaysia | Malta | Monaco |
| The Netherlands | Norway | Portugal | Republic of San Marino |
| Singapore | South Korea | Spain | Sweden |
| Switzerland | United Kingdom | British Nationals Overseas (BNO) | USA |
| Vatican City State |
An ETA is applied online and it does not require you to send a paper application, or visit a diplomatic office. Also does not require a stamp or label on your passport. ETA is normally processed within 24 hours. ETA allows multiple entries to Australia but does not provide work rights.