The Electronic Travel Authority subclass 601 and Visitor visa subclass 600 are different Australian visa routes. Neither is an arrival card. Eligibility depends on the passport, purpose and relevant category rules.
Check ETA eligibility before using the app
The ETA is available to holders of specified passports. Indian passport holders are not automatically eligible because they have a trip booking or live in another country. Check the official passport list; Visitor visa subclass 600 is the usual route to investigate for an Indian short visit.
Choose the Visitor stream for your activities
The Tourist and Business Visitor streams cover different purposes and evidence. The grant notice determines the actual entry and stay conditions. Do not buy an ETA service without checking eligibility or use an ETA label to describe a general passenger declaration.
Checks before your next step
| Check | Practical action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Check the passport-specific ETA list. |
| 2 | Compare Tourist and Business Visitor stream purposes. |
| 3 | Read the issued visa conditions. |
Make the evidence easy to review
Keep a copy of the records relevant to this topic, compare them with your actual application answers and resolve any conflicting names or dates before submission. If circumstances change, use the update instructions for your application rather than leaving the reviewer to infer what happened. A complete explanation is more useful than a large collection of unrelated documents.
Getting practical help
You can use the official online application route yourself. If you choose Visa Expertz administrative document support, explain your travel purpose, intended dates and current application stage so the service scope can be agreed before payment. A service fee does not buy approval, and the written grant determines the actual conditions for travel.
Frequently asked questions
Check ETA eligibility before using the app: what should I do first?
Check the passport-specific ETA list.
What should I verify before relying on this guide?
Check the current official instructions for your visa stream and the conditions on any visa already issued. Your application requests take precedence over a general planning example.
Official sources
Reviewed 26 October 2026. Check current official instructions before applying or travelling.
