How to Get to Australia?

You would need a valid passport or similar certificate of identification. All visitors except those with Australian and New Zealand passports have to have visas or an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) to enter Australia.

The ETA is issues electronically by a computer system for the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) of Australia.

Depending on the types of visa you are applying, the cost of the visa varies and medical examination or character clearance might be needed for certain categories.

Visas:

You could apply for an *ETA (Visitor) through the following ways:

• via a travel agent, airline or specialist service provider
• applying directly via the Internet; or
• applying at an Australian visa office overseas.

An ETA (Visitor) does not attract a visa application charge, however if you apply for your ETA on the Internet you will incur a Service Charge of AUS$20. Certain service providers would charge a handling fee. So do check out the fees first.

It is valid for multiple visits from 12 months from the date of application with the maximum stay of 3 months for each visit.

Note: * Information might be subjected to change by the authorities and should be used as a guide only

Transport

By Air
There are many ways to get to Australia with major airlines flying to the airports.

The average traveling time is around 17 hours from USA to Australia.

By Sea

There are international cruiseline providers who provide cruise packages to Australia. Do check them out for great deals and prices.