Australia visa for Bulgarian citizens
Bulgarian citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Australia.
ETA required Confidence: medium — Likely current — confirm details with the official source Last verified: (3 days ago)
- Status
- ETA required
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Official cost
- 20 AUD
- Before departure
- Apply online before you fly
Cost note
ETA (subclass 601) fee for online application. Not free — only eVisitor (subclass 651) is free, and that is restricted to certain EU/Western European passports.
What you need
- valid biometric passport
- return or onward ticket
- online ETA application before travel (via immi.homeaffairs.gov.au)
Official source
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electron-travel-authority-601Use the government route and fee only. Avoid lookalike agent sites that add markups or mimic official portals.
Why this verdict
Bulgarian citizens need an ETA (subclass 601) to visit Australia for tourism or short business stays of up to 3 months. Unlike the free eVisitor available to some Western European nationalities, Bulgaria uses the paid ETA. Apply online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
- Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Australia?
- Bulgarian citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Australia. (ETA required.)
- How long can Bulgarian passport holders stay in Australia?
- Up to 90 days.
- How much does the Australia entry cost for Bulgarian citizens?
- The official fee is 20 AUD. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.