brian.w

I am going to australia for 3 months well thats my plans and i beleive i need an eta which i can apply for online,when does this eta thing start,from what date from when i apply for it or when i enter australia?
And would it be wise to get one now as i am not going away till december,i was thinking maybe i should get one of these before i book my flights,what do you think or can this eta be had after i have my flights booked.

jothefw

Have a look on www.immi.gov.au for info on eta - I'm a bit hazy on info now but sure it's valid for a yr from application - it's immediate ish - valid for up to 12 weeks stay each time I think.

But check website and all info definitely there.

Have fun visiting!

The Bloke

As it is now well into August and the Christmas peak-period for airline travel is in December.......

brian.w

what do you mean by that?

Pollyana

You get an ETA HERE

you can get it up to any tiime before you fly. The travel agent will possibly offer to do it for you, but this may cost more.
Flights are more expensive near Christmas, and get booked up heavily in advance. If you're not fussy about airline, wait till the last minute and you might get a lucky cheap offer. If you have a preference for airline though, I suggest you book sooner rather than later.

brian.w

Any good sites to search on,i have a few and have looked and i see most are approx the same price for that time of year,or any that is cheaper does not allow changes to tickets when over there or i not sure if the other airlines i would use.
But would i best get a eta now before i book or is there no rush for eta as its months away yet.