ETA work and holiday visa

Most ETA approvals are instant (within a minute), though some may take up to 24–72 hours if flagged for manual review. Approval is usually sent by email, and you’ll also see it in the ETA mobile app—paper “snail mail” is not use.

You may be asked for Proof that your intent is temporary, such as:

• Employment letter or pay stubs
  
  
• Return flight booking
  
  
• Proof of study or residence in your home country
  Uploading a recent police/background check or cover letter can help expedite post-flagging reviews

You can submit a “Form 1023 – Notification of incorrect answer” via ImmiAccount.

Typical resolution takes up to ~5 business days, though sometimes a few hours after uploading extra info.
Avoid submitting a second ETA during this process to prevent delays

You must disclose all convictions, even minor or expunged ones—if you don’t, you risk visa cancellation upon reapplication.
A DUI or old conviction may redirect you to apply for a Visitor Subclass 600 instead, but is not an automatic ban.

No—if your current ETA is still valid (valid up to 12 months), the app may mark you ineligible for a new one.
Simply check your ETA validity in the app or via VEVO—then reapply when the current one expires.

Users have reported app issues—especially uploading passport photos. Workarounds include:

• Reinstalling the app

• Switching between Wi‑Fi/data and trying different devices

• Waiting for app updates (a recent bug fix was reported ~3 months ago)