Electronic Travel Authorisation

Get permission to travel to Acme in minutes

Visitors and passengers in transit need an ETA before they travel. Apply on your phone or computer, and most people get a decision before they've put their passport away.

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Fee per traveller$150.00

About 5 minutes to apply
Decision in seconds for most people
Valid for 2 years, or until your passport expires
Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay

How it works

1
Scan your passport
Tap the chip with your phone, or scan the photo page. Your details fill themselves in.
2
Take a live selfie
Confirms it's you, and sets up touchless e-gates for when you land.
3
Add your trip
Dates, flight or ship, and where you're staying. That's all.
4
Answer a few questions
Five quick yes/no declarations. Follow-ups only if you answer yes.
5
Pay and get your decision
Most people are approved within minutes. Your ETA arrives by email and SMS.

Already applied?

Look up your ETA any time with your confirmation code, surname and date of birth. No account needed.

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Travelling as a family or group?

Everyone needs their own ETA, including children. Apply for each person from one account; you can stop and carry on later on any device.

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