Australia visa for Swiss citizens
Swiss 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
- Free
- Before departure
- Apply online before you fly
Cost note
eVisitor (subclass 651) is free — beware of third-party sites charging service fees.
What you need
- valid biometric passport
- return or onward ticket
- online eVisitor application before travel (via immi.homeaffairs.gov.au)
Official source
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/evisitor-651Use the government route and fee only. Avoid lookalike agent sites that add markups or mimic official portals.
Why this verdict
Swiss citizens can apply for a free eVisitor (subclass 651) online. The eVisitor allows stays of up to 3 months per visit, multiple entries within a 12-month period, for tourism or short-term business. Apply via the official Department of Home Affairs website — third-party agents may charge unnecessary fees.
Frequently asked questions
- Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Australia?
- Swiss citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Australia. (ETA required.)
- How long can Swiss passport holders stay in Australia?
- Up to 90 days.
- How much does the Australia entry cost for Swiss citizens?
- It is free. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.