Australia Entry Portal 2026

Singaporean passport holders can visit Australia for up to 3 months per visit using an **Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)**.

• Application: You must apply through the official **AustralianETA mobile app**. It uses NFC to scan your Singaporean passport chip.
• Validity: The ETA is valid for 12 months with multiple entries. Each stay can be up to 90 days.
• Cost: There is a mandatory **AUD 20 service fee** for using the app.
• No Work: You cannot undertake paid work for an Australian employer on an ETA.

A cultural exchange program allowing young Singaporeans to live and work in Australia for 12 months.

• Eligibility: Must be a Singapore citizen aged **18 to 30** (inclusive).
• Education: You must have completed at least **2 years of undergraduate university study** or hold a degree/diploma.
• Funds: You must show proof of at least **AUD 5,000** in savings for your initial stay.
• Specified Work: You can apply for a second or third year if you complete 3 months of "specified work" (e.g., in regional Australia).

Australia uses advanced biometric technology to speed up entry for Singaporean citizens.

• SmartGates: Singaporean passport holders (ages 7+) can use automated eGates at all major airports for biometric entry.
• Fingerprint Check: As a non-citizen, you may be required to have your fingerprints scanned upon arrival or departure for identity verification.
• Passenger Card (IPC): You must still complete an Incoming Passenger Card (IPC) declaring your travel history and items.

Australia has some of the world's strictest biosecurity laws to protect its unique ecosystem.

• Declare Everything: You must declare all food, plant material, and animal products. False declarations can lead to instant **AUD 6,000+ fines** or visa cancellation.
• Prescription Meds: You must declare all medicines, including vitamins and herbal preparations formula.
• Currency: Cash exceeding **AUD 10,000** (or foreign equivalent) must be declared upon arrival.