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Australia Visa for Germany Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

German citizens apply online for an Australian eVisitor (subclass 651) before traveling — it's free, submitted via the Department of Home Affairs ImmiAccount portal, with most approvals arriving within a few hours to 2 business days.

Guide last updated October 12, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for the intended stay
  • An ImmiAccount on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au to submit the application
  • No application fee
  • No physical photos or biometrics required at application stage
  • Travel/health insurance strongly recommended — Australia has no reciprocal health agreement with Germany

Visa types

  • eVisitor (subclass 651): free, multiple entries over 12 months, each stay up to 3 months, for tourism, visiting family/friends, or short business visits (no paid work permitted)

How to apply online

  • Create an ImmiAccount at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
  • Complete the eVisitor application with passport and travel details
  • Submit online — no fee is charged
  • Approval typically arrives by email within a few hours to 2 business days
  • The approval is electronically linked to the passport number; there is no physical stamp or sticker

Fees & processing time

  • eVisitor application fee: AUD 0 (free)
  • No service fee, since it's a direct government portal
  • Standard processing: 24-48 hours
  • No formal express service, but applying a few weeks ahead avoids rare manual-review delays

Tips for Germany travelers

  • Apply at least 1-2 weeks before departure despite the usually fast processing
  • A common issue is a name or passport number mismatch with the flight booking — double-check entries
  • The eVisitor is tied to the passport number, so a new application is needed after passport renewal
  • Multiple short visits are fine within the 3-month-per-stay cap across the 12-month validity

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.