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Norfolk Island visas

Norfolk Island tourist visa

For a holiday on Norfolk Island, eligible visitors can use an eVisitor or ETA (an online travel permit). The Visitor visa is another option for short visits.

Ways to get a Norfolk Island tourist visa

  1. eVisitor visa (subclass 651)

    eVisa

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

    Stay
    Up to 3 months per visit.
    Valid for
    12 months.
    Entries
    Unlimited visits during the 12-month period.
    Fee
    Free.
    1. Apply online for an eVisitor.
    2. Provide extra documents if requested.

  2. ETA (online travel permit, subclass 601)

    eTA needed

    Holders of passports from the listed countries and territories may apply.

    Stay
    Up to 3 months per visit.
    Valid for
    12 months.
    Entries
    Unlimited visits during the 12-month period.
    Fee
    A$20 service charge.
    1. Apply online, or through a participating travel agent, airline or specialist provider.
    2. Pay the A$20 service charge.
    3. Provide extra documents if requested.

  3. Online Visitor visa (subclass 600)

    eVisa

    People seeking a short visit for tourism or business may apply.

    Stay
    Up to 3, 6 or 12 months, depending on the visa issued.
    1. Apply online for a Visitor visa.
    2. Attend a visa centre for biometric checks, such as fingerprints, if you receive a letter requiring this.

Who needs it

Visitors need permission that covers their holiday, unless an exemption applies.

Who doesn't

Eligible New Zealand citizens can receive a Special Category visa on arrival.

How to apply

  1. Check whether your passport qualifies for an eVisitor or ETA.
  2. Apply online for the suitable permission.
  3. Provide extra information or attend a visa centre for biometric checks if requested.

What to bring

  • Passport.
  • Extra documents if requested.
  • For travel from mainland Australia, Australian citizens may carry photographic identification instead of a passport.

Good to know

  • Meet the health and character requirements for an eVisitor or ETA.
  • Keep each visit within the stay allowed by your visa.
  • Australian visas are electronic and linked to passport details.
  • Passengers without a passport cannot buy duty-free goods on Norfolk Island.
  • Normal Australian Customs and Immigration procedures apply when arriving from outside Australia.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Norfolk Island?

Visitors need permission that covers their holiday, unless an exemption applies. Eligible New Zealand citizens can receive a Special Category visa on arrival.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Norfolk Island?

There are 3 options: eVisitor visa (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 Norfolk Island?

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

How long can I stay on a Norfolk Island tourist 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 Norfolk Island tourist visa cost?

eVisitor: free. ETA: A$20 service charge.

How long is a Norfolk Island tourist visa valid?

12 months for an eVisitor or ETA. Entries: Unlimited visits with an eVisitor or ETA during its validity..

What documents do I need for a Norfolk Island tourist visa?

Passport.; Extra documents if requested.; For travel from mainland Australia, Australian citizens may carry photographic identification instead of a passport..

How do I apply for a Norfolk Island tourist visa?

1. 1. Check whether your passport qualifies for an eVisitor or ETA. 2. 2. Apply online for the suitable permission. 3. 3. Provide extra information or attend a visa centre for biometric checks if requested.

What rules do I have to follow on a Norfolk Island tourist visa?

Meet the health and character requirements for an eVisitor or ETA. Keep each visit within the stay allowed by your visa.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Norfolk Island?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Norfolk Island visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

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