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Cocos (Keeling) Islands visas

Cocos (Keeling) Islands e-visa

eVisitor, ETA (an online travel permit) and the online Visitor visa are the main online visitor options. Australian visas are electronic and linked to passport details.

Ways to get a Cocos (Keeling) Islands e-visa

  1. eVisitor (subclass 651)

    eVisa

    Passport holders from European Union or European Free Trade Association countries, 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
    Some streamlined online applications are granted in minutes. Others need further checks.
    1. Apply online using an eligible passport.
    2. Provide additional documents if requested.

  2. ETA (online travel permit, subclass 601)

    eTA needed

    Holders of passports from the listed eligible countries and territories.

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

  3. Online Visitor visa (subclass 600)

    eVisa

    People making short visits for tourism or business.

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

Who needs it

International visitors can use the online option that matches their passport and purpose of travel.

Who doesn't

Travel from mainland Australia to Cocos (Keeling) Islands does not require a passport or visa for that journey. Photographic identification is required.

How to apply

  1. Check which online permission matches your passport and visit.
  2. Submit the application online.
  3. Provide extra documents or biometrics if requested.

What to bring

  • Passport.
  • Additional documents if requested.

Good to know

  • eVisitor and ETA applicants must meet health and character requirements.
  • Nearly all Australian visas can be applied for online.
  • An electronic visa does not need a physical passport label or stamp.
  • eVisitor and ETA still count as Australian entry permission.

Questions

Do I need a e-visa for Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

International visitors can use the online option that matches their passport and purpose of travel. Travel from mainland Australia to Cocos (Keeling) Islands does not require a passport or visa for that journey. Photographic identification is required.

What are the ways to get a e-visa for Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

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

Can I apply online for Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

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

How long can I stay on a Cocos (Keeling) Islands e-visa?

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

How much does a Cocos (Keeling) Islands e-visa cost?

eVisitor is free. ETA has an A$20 service charge. The Visitor visa fee is not specified here.

How long does a Cocos (Keeling) Islands e-visa take?

Some streamlined online applications are granted in minutes. Others need further checks.

How long is a Cocos (Keeling) Islands e-visa valid?

12 months for eVisitor and ETA. Entries: Unlimited visits during the validity period for eVisitor and ETA..

What documents do I need for a Cocos (Keeling) Islands e-visa?

Passport.; Additional documents if requested..

How do I apply for a Cocos (Keeling) Islands e-visa?

1. 1. Check which online permission matches your passport and visit. 2. 2. Submit the application online. 3. 3. Provide extra documents or biometrics if requested.

What rules do I have to follow on a Cocos (Keeling) Islands e-visa?

eVisitor and ETA applicants must meet health and character requirements.

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