How can I get an Australian ETA offline?
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The Australian government website states with regard to the ETA:
There is no visa application charge for an ETA. However, a service charge of AUD20 applies for online applications only.
Yet, nowhere on any Australian government website could I find instructions on how one might make an offline application. (It's almost as if the Commonwealth wants me to pay them AU$20)
I am an American citizen (living in the US). How can I go about making an offline application, and avoid paying the AU$20?
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The Australian government website states with regard to the ETA:
There is no visa application charge for an ETA. However, a service charge of AUD20 applies for online applications only.
Yet, nowhere on any Australian government website could I find instructions on how one might make an offline application. (It's almost as if the Commonwealth wants me to pay them AU$20)
I am an American citizen (living in the US). How can I go about making an offline application, and avoid paying the AU$20?
visas australia eta
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Just a note, but that line doesn't necessarily suggest that any offline process has no fee, just that it won't be charged that fee. The offline process may attract a higher fee...
– Moo
Aug 11 '17 at 22:12
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The Australian government website states with regard to the ETA:
There is no visa application charge for an ETA. However, a service charge of AUD20 applies for online applications only.
Yet, nowhere on any Australian government website could I find instructions on how one might make an offline application. (It's almost as if the Commonwealth wants me to pay them AU$20)
I am an American citizen (living in the US). How can I go about making an offline application, and avoid paying the AU$20?
visas australia eta
The Australian government website states with regard to the ETA:
There is no visa application charge for an ETA. However, a service charge of AUD20 applies for online applications only.
Yet, nowhere on any Australian government website could I find instructions on how one might make an offline application. (It's almost as if the Commonwealth wants me to pay them AU$20)
I am an American citizen (living in the US). How can I go about making an offline application, and avoid paying the AU$20?
visas australia eta
visas australia eta
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Just a note, but that line doesn't necessarily suggest that any offline process has no fee, just that it won't be charged that fee. The offline process may attract a higher fee...
– Moo
Aug 11 '17 at 22:12
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Just a note, but that line doesn't necessarily suggest that any offline process has no fee, just that it won't be charged that fee. The offline process may attract a higher fee...
– Moo
Aug 11 '17 at 22:12
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Just a note, but that line doesn't necessarily suggest that any offline process has no fee, just that it won't be charged that fee. The offline process may attract a higher fee...
– Moo
Aug 11 '17 at 22:12
Just a note, but that line doesn't necessarily suggest that any offline process has no fee, just that it won't be charged that fee. The offline process may attract a higher fee...
– Moo
Aug 11 '17 at 22:12
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The How to apply section of the web site cited by the OP shows how one could apply "offline":
Lodge your application in person
If you hold an eligible citizen passport but cannot lodge your application online, you can apply:
- at your nearest office [of the Department] outside Australia
- with a travel agent, airline or specialist service provider.
European passport holders also have the option of applying online for an eVisitor visa (subclass 651), rather than an ETA.
answered Aug 12 '17 at 4:16
k2moo4
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Awesome! Now to find a Department of Immigration and Border protection office in the US...
– user65735
Aug 12 '17 at 4:29
1
I wonder if the travel agent / airline / etc has some special entry into the system, or if they'd just be typing your data into the same online application on your behalf (and being charged $20, which they'd turn around and collect from you).
– Nate Eldredge
Aug 12 '17 at 4:30
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As electronic is the operative word, it is an online tool, and not something for which there is a embassy or consulate function where you might be able to be handed an authorization to enter Australia. That process would be done through visa application, and not be cost free.
An Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) provides authorisation to travel to and enter Australia and is electronically linked to your passport.
answered Aug 11 '17 at 16:53
Giorgio
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All Australian visas are electronically linked to passports, yet many of those have paper forms and don't allow online applications. I don't see how your logic follows
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 17:06
1
@suitvertices are you asking if Americans should receive privileged treatment based on their nationality and global standing? Would you please clarify? Thanks!
– Gayot Fow
Aug 11 '17 at 17:46
2
@GayotFow Absolutely not! I'm asking if the "offline" methods referenced in Australian government documentation (often with regards to travel agencies and airlines) can be used by an individual
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 18:45
3
Since the documentation refers to the possibility of an offline application, I want to know if that's a practical possibility, or just Australia pretending they don't have a fee.
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 18:46
1
@GayotFow: He was just proactively giving us information that might be needed to answer if it turned out that there's an alternative application route that applies to some nationalities or countries of residence. (Just like when every other person who asks about transit visas explains prominently the exact number of hours their layover will last for, because they don't know which time limits there are which may be relevant).
– Henning Makholm
Aug 11 '17 at 21:09
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Australia ETA can be applied through the Australian government website (AUD 20 service fee) or through your travel agent. The travel agent may charge a fee.
http://hongkong.china.embassy.gov.au/hkng/VISMG_ETA.html
answered Aug 12 '17 at 2:09
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up vote
5
down vote
The How to apply section of the web site cited by the OP shows how one could apply "offline":
Lodge your application in person
If you hold an eligible citizen passport but cannot lodge your application online, you can apply:
- at your nearest office [of the Department] outside Australia
- with a travel agent, airline or specialist service provider.
European passport holders also have the option of applying online for an eVisitor visa (subclass 651), rather than an ETA.
answered Aug 12 '17 at 4:16
k2moo4
3,2851125
Awesome! Now to find a Department of Immigration and Border protection office in the US...
– user65735
Aug 12 '17 at 4:29
1
I wonder if the travel agent / airline / etc has some special entry into the system, or if they'd just be typing your data into the same online application on your behalf (and being charged $20, which they'd turn around and collect from you).
– Nate Eldredge
Aug 12 '17 at 4:30
add a comment |
up vote
5
down vote
The How to apply section of the web site cited by the OP shows how one could apply "offline":
Lodge your application in person
If you hold an eligible citizen passport but cannot lodge your application online, you can apply:
- at your nearest office [of the Department] outside Australia
- with a travel agent, airline or specialist service provider.
European passport holders also have the option of applying online for an eVisitor visa (subclass 651), rather than an ETA.
answered Aug 12 '17 at 4:16
k2moo4
3,2851125
Awesome! Now to find a Department of Immigration and Border protection office in the US...
– user65735
Aug 12 '17 at 4:29
1
I wonder if the travel agent / airline / etc has some special entry into the system, or if they'd just be typing your data into the same online application on your behalf (and being charged $20, which they'd turn around and collect from you).
– Nate Eldredge
Aug 12 '17 at 4:30
add a comment |
up vote
5
down vote
up vote
5
down vote
The How to apply section of the web site cited by the OP shows how one could apply "offline":
Lodge your application in person
If you hold an eligible citizen passport but cannot lodge your application online, you can apply:
- at your nearest office [of the Department] outside Australia
- with a travel agent, airline or specialist service provider.
European passport holders also have the option of applying online for an eVisitor visa (subclass 651), rather than an ETA.
answered Aug 12 '17 at 4:16
k2moo4
3,2851125
The How to apply section of the web site cited by the OP shows how one could apply "offline":
Lodge your application in person
If you hold an eligible citizen passport but cannot lodge your application online, you can apply:
- at your nearest office [of the Department] outside Australia
- with a travel agent, airline or specialist service provider.
European passport holders also have the option of applying online for an eVisitor visa (subclass 651), rather than an ETA.
answered Aug 12 '17 at 4:16
k2moo4
3,2851125
answered Aug 12 '17 at 4:16
k2moo4
3,2851125
answered Aug 12 '17 at 4:16
k2moo4
3,2851125
answered Aug 12 '17 at 4:16
k2moo4
3,2851125
3,2851125
Awesome! Now to find a Department of Immigration and Border protection office in the US...
– user65735
Aug 12 '17 at 4:29
1
I wonder if the travel agent / airline / etc has some special entry into the system, or if they'd just be typing your data into the same online application on your behalf (and being charged $20, which they'd turn around and collect from you).
– Nate Eldredge
Aug 12 '17 at 4:30
add a comment |
Awesome! Now to find a Department of Immigration and Border protection office in the US...
– user65735
Aug 12 '17 at 4:29
1
I wonder if the travel agent / airline / etc has some special entry into the system, or if they'd just be typing your data into the same online application on your behalf (and being charged $20, which they'd turn around and collect from you).
– Nate Eldredge
Aug 12 '17 at 4:30
Awesome! Now to find a Department of Immigration and Border protection office in the US...
– user65735
Aug 12 '17 at 4:29
Awesome! Now to find a Department of Immigration and Border protection office in the US...
– user65735
Aug 12 '17 at 4:29
1
1
I wonder if the travel agent / airline / etc has some special entry into the system, or if they'd just be typing your data into the same online application on your behalf (and being charged $20, which they'd turn around and collect from you).
– Nate Eldredge
Aug 12 '17 at 4:30
I wonder if the travel agent / airline / etc has some special entry into the system, or if they'd just be typing your data into the same online application on your behalf (and being charged $20, which they'd turn around and collect from you).
– Nate Eldredge
Aug 12 '17 at 4:30
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
As electronic is the operative word, it is an online tool, and not something for which there is a embassy or consulate function where you might be able to be handed an authorization to enter Australia. That process would be done through visa application, and not be cost free.
An Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) provides authorisation to travel to and enter Australia and is electronically linked to your passport.
answered Aug 11 '17 at 16:53
Giorgio
29.9k962171
All Australian visas are electronically linked to passports, yet many of those have paper forms and don't allow online applications. I don't see how your logic follows
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 17:06
1
@suitvertices are you asking if Americans should receive privileged treatment based on their nationality and global standing? Would you please clarify? Thanks!
– Gayot Fow
Aug 11 '17 at 17:46
2
@GayotFow Absolutely not! I'm asking if the "offline" methods referenced in Australian government documentation (often with regards to travel agencies and airlines) can be used by an individual
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 18:45
3
Since the documentation refers to the possibility of an offline application, I want to know if that's a practical possibility, or just Australia pretending they don't have a fee.
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 18:46
1
@GayotFow: He was just proactively giving us information that might be needed to answer if it turned out that there's an alternative application route that applies to some nationalities or countries of residence. (Just like when every other person who asks about transit visas explains prominently the exact number of hours their layover will last for, because they don't know which time limits there are which may be relevant).
– Henning Makholm
Aug 11 '17 at 21:09
|
show 1 more comment
up vote
1
down vote
As electronic is the operative word, it is an online tool, and not something for which there is a embassy or consulate function where you might be able to be handed an authorization to enter Australia. That process would be done through visa application, and not be cost free.
An Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) provides authorisation to travel to and enter Australia and is electronically linked to your passport.
answered Aug 11 '17 at 16:53
Giorgio
29.9k962171
All Australian visas are electronically linked to passports, yet many of those have paper forms and don't allow online applications. I don't see how your logic follows
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 17:06
1
@suitvertices are you asking if Americans should receive privileged treatment based on their nationality and global standing? Would you please clarify? Thanks!
– Gayot Fow
Aug 11 '17 at 17:46
2
@GayotFow Absolutely not! I'm asking if the "offline" methods referenced in Australian government documentation (often with regards to travel agencies and airlines) can be used by an individual
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 18:45
3
Since the documentation refers to the possibility of an offline application, I want to know if that's a practical possibility, or just Australia pretending they don't have a fee.
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 18:46
1
@GayotFow: He was just proactively giving us information that might be needed to answer if it turned out that there's an alternative application route that applies to some nationalities or countries of residence. (Just like when every other person who asks about transit visas explains prominently the exact number of hours their layover will last for, because they don't know which time limits there are which may be relevant).
– Henning Makholm
Aug 11 '17 at 21:09
|
show 1 more comment
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
As electronic is the operative word, it is an online tool, and not something for which there is a embassy or consulate function where you might be able to be handed an authorization to enter Australia. That process would be done through visa application, and not be cost free.
An Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) provides authorisation to travel to and enter Australia and is electronically linked to your passport.
answered Aug 11 '17 at 16:53
Giorgio
29.9k962171
As electronic is the operative word, it is an online tool, and not something for which there is a embassy or consulate function where you might be able to be handed an authorization to enter Australia. That process would be done through visa application, and not be cost free.
An Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) provides authorisation to travel to and enter Australia and is electronically linked to your passport.
answered Aug 11 '17 at 16:53
Giorgio
29.9k962171
answered Aug 11 '17 at 16:53
Giorgio
29.9k962171
answered Aug 11 '17 at 16:53
Giorgio
29.9k962171
answered Aug 11 '17 at 16:53
Giorgio
29.9k962171
29.9k962171
All Australian visas are electronically linked to passports, yet many of those have paper forms and don't allow online applications. I don't see how your logic follows
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 17:06
1
@suitvertices are you asking if Americans should receive privileged treatment based on their nationality and global standing? Would you please clarify? Thanks!
– Gayot Fow
Aug 11 '17 at 17:46
2
@GayotFow Absolutely not! I'm asking if the "offline" methods referenced in Australian government documentation (often with regards to travel agencies and airlines) can be used by an individual
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 18:45
3
Since the documentation refers to the possibility of an offline application, I want to know if that's a practical possibility, or just Australia pretending they don't have a fee.
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 18:46
1
@GayotFow: He was just proactively giving us information that might be needed to answer if it turned out that there's an alternative application route that applies to some nationalities or countries of residence. (Just like when every other person who asks about transit visas explains prominently the exact number of hours their layover will last for, because they don't know which time limits there are which may be relevant).
– Henning Makholm
Aug 11 '17 at 21:09
|
show 1 more comment
All Australian visas are electronically linked to passports, yet many of those have paper forms and don't allow online applications. I don't see how your logic follows
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 17:06
1
@suitvertices are you asking if Americans should receive privileged treatment based on their nationality and global standing? Would you please clarify? Thanks!
– Gayot Fow
Aug 11 '17 at 17:46
2
@GayotFow Absolutely not! I'm asking if the "offline" methods referenced in Australian government documentation (often with regards to travel agencies and airlines) can be used by an individual
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 18:45
3
Since the documentation refers to the possibility of an offline application, I want to know if that's a practical possibility, or just Australia pretending they don't have a fee.
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 18:46
1
@GayotFow: He was just proactively giving us information that might be needed to answer if it turned out that there's an alternative application route that applies to some nationalities or countries of residence. (Just like when every other person who asks about transit visas explains prominently the exact number of hours their layover will last for, because they don't know which time limits there are which may be relevant).
– Henning Makholm
Aug 11 '17 at 21:09
All Australian visas are electronically linked to passports, yet many of those have paper forms and don't allow online applications. I don't see how your logic follows
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 17:06
All Australian visas are electronically linked to passports, yet many of those have paper forms and don't allow online applications. I don't see how your logic follows
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 17:06
1
1
@suitvertices are you asking if Americans should receive privileged treatment based on their nationality and global standing? Would you please clarify? Thanks!
– Gayot Fow
Aug 11 '17 at 17:46
@suitvertices are you asking if Americans should receive privileged treatment based on their nationality and global standing? Would you please clarify? Thanks!
– Gayot Fow
Aug 11 '17 at 17:46
2
2
@GayotFow Absolutely not! I'm asking if the "offline" methods referenced in Australian government documentation (often with regards to travel agencies and airlines) can be used by an individual
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 18:45
@GayotFow Absolutely not! I'm asking if the "offline" methods referenced in Australian government documentation (often with regards to travel agencies and airlines) can be used by an individual
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 18:45
3
3
Since the documentation refers to the possibility of an offline application, I want to know if that's a practical possibility, or just Australia pretending they don't have a fee.
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 18:46
Since the documentation refers to the possibility of an offline application, I want to know if that's a practical possibility, or just Australia pretending they don't have a fee.
– user65735
Aug 11 '17 at 18:46
1
1
@GayotFow: He was just proactively giving us information that might be needed to answer if it turned out that there's an alternative application route that applies to some nationalities or countries of residence. (Just like when every other person who asks about transit visas explains prominently the exact number of hours their layover will last for, because they don't know which time limits there are which may be relevant).
– Henning Makholm
Aug 11 '17 at 21:09
@GayotFow: He was just proactively giving us information that might be needed to answer if it turned out that there's an alternative application route that applies to some nationalities or countries of residence. (Just like when every other person who asks about transit visas explains prominently the exact number of hours their layover will last for, because they don't know which time limits there are which may be relevant).
– Henning Makholm
Aug 11 '17 at 21:09
|
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up vote
1
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Australia ETA can be applied through the Australian government website (AUD 20 service fee) or through your travel agent. The travel agent may charge a fee.
http://hongkong.china.embassy.gov.au/hkng/VISMG_ETA.html
answered Aug 12 '17 at 2:09
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Australia ETA can be applied through the Australian government website (AUD 20 service fee) or through your travel agent. The travel agent may charge a fee.
http://hongkong.china.embassy.gov.au/hkng/VISMG_ETA.html
answered Aug 12 '17 at 2:09
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Australia ETA can be applied through the Australian government website (AUD 20 service fee) or through your travel agent. The travel agent may charge a fee.
http://hongkong.china.embassy.gov.au/hkng/VISMG_ETA.html
answered Aug 12 '17 at 2:09
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852
Australia ETA can be applied through the Australian government website (AUD 20 service fee) or through your travel agent. The travel agent may charge a fee.
http://hongkong.china.embassy.gov.au/hkng/VISMG_ETA.html
answered Aug 12 '17 at 2:09
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Just a note, but that line doesn't necessarily suggest that any offline process has no fee, just that it won't be charged that fee. The offline process may attract a higher fee...
– Moo
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