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Christmas Island visas

Christmas Island e-visa

The eVisitor, ETA and Visitor visa provide online routes for visitors. All Australian visas are electronic, and nearly all can be applied for online.

Ways to get a Christmas Island e-visa

  1. eVisitor (subclass 651)

    eVisa

    Passport holders from all European Union and European Free Trade Association member states, plus Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, the United Kingdom and Vatican City.

    Stay
    Up to 3 months per visit.
    Valid for
    12 months.
    Entries
    Unlimited visits.
    Fee
    Free.
    Processing
    Many applications are granted in minutes. Others need further checks.
    1. Apply online.
    2. Provide extra documents if requested.

  2. ETA (an online travel permit, subclass 601)

    eTA needed

    Holders of passports from the listed countries and territories.

    Stay
    Up to 3 months per visit.
    Valid for
    12 months.
    Entries
    Unlimited visits.
    Fee
    A$20 service charge.
    Processing
    Many applications are granted in minutes. Others need further checks. Some Malaysian applications may take more than 72 hours.
    1. Apply online or through a participating travel agent, airline or specialist service provider.
    2. Pay the service charge.
    3. Provide extra documents if requested.

  3. Online Visitor visa (subclass 600)

    eVisa

    People seeking short visits for tourism or business.

    Stay
    Up to 3, 6 or 12 months, depending on the visa granted.
    Valid for
    Eligible Chinese citizens applying from China, and eligible citizens of Timor-Leste and all ASEAN countries, may receive a 10-year visa.
    1. Apply online.
    2. Attend a visa centre for biometrics if requested.

Who needs it

Visitors arriving from outside Australia can use an online route suited to their passport and purpose.

Who doesn't

Travellers from the Australian mainland do not need a visa for the journey to Christmas Island, but must show photo identification.

How to apply

  1. Choose the online option that matches your passport and travel purpose.
  2. Submit the application.
  3. Provide extra information or biometrics if requested.

What to bring

  • Passport details.
  • Extra documents or biometrics if requested.

Good to know

  • eVisitor and ETA applicants must meet health and character requirements.
  • Visa details are stored electronically and linked to passport details.
  • Physical visa labels and stamps are not needed.
  • Electronic visitor permission still requires approval before travel.

Questions

Do I need a e-visa for Christmas Island?

Visitors arriving from outside Australia can use an online route suited to their passport and purpose. Travellers from the Australian mainland do not need a visa for the journey to Christmas Island, but must show photo identification.

What are the ways to get a e-visa for Christmas Island?

There are 3 options: eVisitor (subclass 651) (an online visa); ETA (an online travel permit, subclass 601) (an online travel permit); Online Visitor visa (subclass 600) (an online visa).

Can I apply online for Christmas Island?

Yes: eVisitor (subclass 651), ETA (an online travel permit, subclass 601) and Online Visitor visa (subclass 600). Passport holders from all European Union and European Free Trade Association member states, plus Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, the United Kingdom and Vatican City.

How long can I stay on a Christmas Island e-visa?

Up to 3 months per visit with an eVisitor or ETA. Visitor visas may allow up to 3, 6 or 12 months.

How much does a Christmas Island e-visa cost?

The eVisitor is free. The ETA has an A$20 service charge.

How long does a Christmas Island e-visa take?

Many eVisitor and ETA applications are granted in minutes. Others need further checks.

How long is a Christmas Island e-visa valid?

12 months for the eVisitor and ETA. Entries: Unlimited visits with the eVisitor or ETA..

What documents do I need for a Christmas Island e-visa?

Passport details.; Extra documents or biometrics if requested..

How do I apply for a Christmas Island e-visa?

1. 1. Choose the online option that matches your passport and travel purpose. 2. 2. Submit the application. 3. 3. Provide extra information or biometrics if requested.

What rules do I have to follow on a Christmas Island e-visa?

eVisitor and ETA applicants must meet health and character requirements.

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