Do Hong Kong passport holders need a visa for Australia?

We will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.

For subitem 1208A(1) and paragraph 1208A(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, an application for an Electronic Travel Authority visa must be made using the AustralianETA application form on AustralianETA.

1208A Electronic Travel Authority (Class UD)

Subclass 601 (Electronic Travel Authority)

(f) An applicant must hold an ETA‑eligible passport.

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, People’s Republic of China

(1) Subject to this Act, the Minister may grant a non‑citizen permission, to be known as a visa, to do either or both of the following:

(1) Subject to subsections (2), (2A) and (3), a non‑citizen must not travel to Australia without a visa that is in effect.

Apply using the Australian ETA app To apply for an ETA using the Australian ETA app, you need to have: A mobile device with a camera which can take your photo and an image of the Passport data page. Near-field communication (NFC) enabled on your mobile device. Location services enabled on your mobile device. A valid email address. A valid payment method ready to pay the service fee. You can't include family members in your application. Each family member, including those listed on your passport, must submit a separate application. If all family members apply using the same mobile device, you can submit and pay for the applications at the same time. You can get help from a friend or family member to apply through the app but you must be physically with them when you apply. Authorised travel agents and industry representatives can also make an ETA application on your behalf using the app. More information for industry representatives is available at: Australian ETA app - Guidance notes for industry users (English) Australian ETA app - Guidance notes for industry users (Japanese) Australian ETA app - Guidance notes for industry users (Korean). If an agent applies on your behalf, you must still be physically present when they make the application. You will need to take your photo and have your passport available to scan. After you have downloaded and opened the app on your mobile device, you need to: scan your passport to pre-fill your name, date of birth, passport number and other details take a photo of yourself answer some questions, including whether you have any criminal convictions, any prior names and contact details in Australia pay the service fee submit the application. Note: You must check that all details of your application, including name and date of birth, are correct before submitting your application. You must also check that you have answered all questions in the app correctly. If you need more help, check the Frequently Asked Questions in the app.

Visa outcome We will let you know our decision on your visa application in writing. If the visa is granted we will tell you: your visa grant number the date your visa starts your visa conditions. You should keep a copy of our decision with you while in Australia. If we refuse your visa we will let you know in writing. We will tell you why we refused your visa and whether you have a right to a review of the decision.   If your application cannot be processed or approved without further information. You will receive a letter detailing how to provide this information. You must: use the link in the letter to submit an online form directly in ImmiAccount answer all questions in the online form and attach the required supporting documentation complete and attach Form 1554: ETA Request for further processing to the online form. If we cannot process your application without more information, you can consider applying for another visa that is suitable for your travel needs. See explore your visa options Do not submit further ETA applications through the Australian ETA app. You will receive the same results.

Subclass 601—Electronic Travel Authority 601.1—Interpretation Note 1: For business visitor activity and ETA‑eligible passport: see regulation 1.03. Note 2: There are no interpretation provisions specific to this Part. 601.2—Primary criteria Note: The primary criteria for the grant of a Subclass 601 visa must be satisfied by all applicants.  All criteria must be satisfied at the time a decision is made on the application. 601.21—Criteria 601.211    The applicant holds an ETA‑eligible passport. 601.212    The applicant genuinely intends to visit Australia temporarily:  (a) as a tourist; or  (b) to engage in a business visitor activity. 601.213    The applicant satisfies public interest criteria 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4013, 4014 and 4020. 601.214    The applicant satisfies special return criteria 5001 and 5002. 601.3—Secondary criteria Note: There are no secondary criteria for this Part. The primary criteria must be satisfied by all applicants. 601.4—Circumstances applicable to grant 601.411    If the applicant is in immigration clearance at the time of application, the applicant must be in immigration clearance at time of grant. 601.412    If the applicant is outside Australia at the time of application, the applicant must be outside Australia at time of grant. 601.5—When visa is in effect 601.511    Temporary visa permitting the holder:  (a) to travel to, and enter, Australia on multiple occasions within the shorter of:  (i) 12 months from the date of the grant of the visa; and  (ii) the life of the holder’s passport; and  (b) to remain in Australia, after each entry, for 3 months. 601.512    Despite clause 601.511, if the applicant already holds a substantive visa (other than a Special Purpose visa or a Subclass 988 (Maritime Crew) visa) that is in effect at the time of grant, the Subclass 601 visa comes into effect when the other substantive visa ceases to be in effect. Note: If the visa period of the Subclass 601 visa ends before the other substantive visa ceases, the Subclass 601 visa never comes into effect. 601.513    If the applicant already holds a substantive visa that is in effect at the date of grant and that substantive visa is cancelled, this visa is in effect for a period that ends when the other substantive visa is cancelled.