What does the Australian eVisitor visa allow you to do in terms of leaving and re-entering?
Since I am a French citizen I can apply for the eVisitor (subclass 651) visa. However, there is something that seems a bit ambiguous. On the Australian government website it is written that with this visa you can stay: "for up to three months at a time within a 12-month period."
Does that mean that someone with this visa could spend 3 months in Australia, fly to another country, and then come back the day after to stay 3 more months? It seems more likely to me that in reality it means you can stay up to 3 months in total in Australia over a period of 12 months, but I still wish for another opinion on the matter.
I'd like to plan a year long trip to Australia. I'm currently looking at the different options to do that.
EDIT: I was able to confirm Newton's answer. It is possible to travel back and forth from Australia every 3 months with an eVisitor visa. However, Peter Green's comment was on point as well. The border guards were very inquisitive about my repeated visits. They searched my phone and my laptop. That was not a pleasant experience.
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Can you leave and re-enter Australia on a tourist visa?
In case your visa includes a condition stating that further stay is forbidden to you, then you'll need to leave the country before your visa expiration date. You can apply for a new visa once you're abroad, but you can't extend your current visa.How many times can you re-enter Australia on a tourist visa?
Your 6 month tourist visa is valid for 12 months from the date it is issued. The visa allows for multiple visits, i.e. you will be permitted to leave and re-enter Australia as frequently as you like during this 12 month period. You may only stay for up to 6 months on each visit.What is the difference between eVisitor and visitor visa for Australia?
Both e-visas can be used as a tourist visa or business visa. The only differences between an eVisitor and an ETA Australia are the nationalities accepted, the different application procedures and the differences in application fees.Can you leave Australia on a bridging visa E?
Can I Travel With an Australia Bridging Visa E? You cannot travel with a BVE visa, if you do leave Australia your bridging visa E stops being valid and you cannot enter Australia under the same visa. If you want to return, you have to apply for another substantive visa.Subclass 651 eVisitor Visa Australia Step by Step Full Information
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