{"id":"F2022L00535","name":"Migration (Arrangements for Electronic Travel Authority (Class UD) visa applications) Instrument (LIN 22/048) 2022","slug":"migration-arrangements-for-electronic-travel-authority-class-ud-visa-applications-instrument-lin-22-","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":102372,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2022L00535-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Migration (Arrangements for Electronic Travel Authority (Class UD) visa applications) Instrument (LIN 22/048) 2022","content":"![logo for Department of Home Affairs](image.001.jpeg)\n\nLIN 22/048\n\nMigration (Arrangements for Electronic Travel Authority (Class UD) visa applications) Instrument (LIN 22/048) 2022\n\nI, Michael Willard, delegate of the Minister, make this instrument under subregulation 2.07(5) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations).\n\nDated 5 April 2022\n\nMichael Willard  \nFirst Assistant Secretary  \nImmigration Programs Division  \nDepartment of Home Affairs\n\n1 Name\n\nThis instrument is the Migration (Arrangements for Electronic Travel Authority (Class UD) visa applications) Instrument (LIN 22/048) 2022.\n\n2 Commencement\n\nThis instrument commences on 5 April 2022.\n\n3 Definitions\n\nIn this instrument:\n\n> AustralianETA means a mobile app that is made available or has been made available (including before the commencement of this instrument), by or on behalf of the Commonwealth.\n\n> Electronic Travel Authority visa means a Subclass 601 (Electronic Travel Authority) visa within the meaning given by the Regulations.\n\n4 Making an application\n\nFor subitem 1208A(1) and paragraph 1208A(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, an application for an Electronic Travel Authority visa must be made using the AustralianETA application form on AustralianETA.\n\n> Note Applications for an Electronic Travel Authority visa can also be made in accordance with subregulation 2.07AB(1) or (2) of the Regulations.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument remains tightly scoped to its original purpose: specifying the application method for ETA visas. It does not expand into substantive visa criteria, eligibility requirements, or processing procedures. The scope is purely procedural and administrative."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely short: only 4 operative sections spanning less than a page","Only 2 defined terms ('AustralianETA' and 'Electronic Travel Authority visa')","Single substantive provision (section 4) with straightforward directive","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling regulation and Schedule 1","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Minimal administrative machinery (name, commencement, definitions, operative clause)"],"plain_english_summary":"This rule requires applicants for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, Subclass 601) to apply via the government’s AustralianETA mobile app, making the app the primary route for tourists and short-term business visitors (and those who assist them). It formalises a digital‑first approach that streamlines Department processing but raises access concerns for travellers without smartphones or digital skills; limited alternative application routes still exist under other regulations."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The instrument changes the required method for lodging ETA applications under the specified regulation items by mandating use of the AustralianETA app (cl.4). It does not abolish alternative application routes referenced in subregulation 2.07AB(1)–(2) (cl.4 note)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, single-purpose instrument with limited substantive change (prescribes application channel)","Cross-references to specific Migration Regulations items (subitem 1208A(1), para 1208A(3)(a), subregs 2.07(5) and 2.07AB(1)–(2))","Dependence on a defined technical medium (AustralianETA app) (cl.3–4)","Operational complexity lies with IT availability and user access rather than legal drafting","Delegated administrative power used to make the arrangement (instrument preamble)"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument requires that Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601) applications made under subitem 1208A(1) and paragraph 1208A(3)(a) must be lodged using the AustralianETA mobile app (see cl.3–4). It prescribes the electronic channel for those specific ETA applications. \n\nApplicants therefore incur the practical costs of using the app (device, connectivity). The instrument was made by a ministerial delegate under subregulation 2.07(5) and notes that other application routes remain available under subregulation 2.07AB(1)–(2) (cl.4 note)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/migration-arrangements-for-electronic-travel-authority-class-ud-visa-applications-instrument-lin-22-","history":"/api/acts/migration-arrangements-for-electronic-travel-authority-class-ud-visa-applications-instrument-lin-22-/history","analysis":"/api/acts/migration-arrangements-for-electronic-travel-authority-class-ud-visa-applications-instrument-lin-22-/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/migration-arrangements-for-electronic-travel-authority-class-ud-visa-applications-instrument-lin-22-/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/migration-arrangements-for-electronic-travel-authority-class-ud-visa-applications-instrument-lin-22-/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/migration-arrangements-for-electronic-travel-authority-class-ud-visa-applications-instrument-lin-22-/documents"}}