To enter Australia, a valid passport is required by the nationals referred to in the chart above.

All cats and dogs being imported to Australia, whether it be for the first time or returning, must meet strict import conditions set by the Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (www.agriculture.gov.au/cats-dogs).

ETA applications are usually processed immediately. The processing time for eVisitor visas is between one day and a month. For visitor visas, processing varies according to the nationality of the applicant and can take anything from one day to a month.

Those entering Australia on a working holiday visa are expected to bring sufficient funds to support their initial stay in the country.

Anyone looking to extend their stay needs to apply for a new visa which, if successfully granted, will immediately cancel any other visa held. Those with a ‘Further stay restricted’ condition on their visa cannot usually extend their stay.