{"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":{"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 is a short, technical rule about how to apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) visa — the quick online visa that lets tourists and business visitors enter Australia.\n\n**What it does:**\n- It tells people exactly **how** they must apply for an ETA (Subclass 601 visa).\n- It requires applicants to use a specific mobile app called **AustralianETA** to fill out and submit their application.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Tourists and short-term business travellers from eligible countries who want an ETA to visit Australia.\n- Anyone helping these travellers apply (travel agents, family members).\n\n**Why it matters:**\n- Before this rule, ETAs could be applied for through various channels including travel agents and airline websites. This instrument formalises the shift to a single, government-controlled mobile app.\n- It effectively **mandates digital-by-default**: if you want an ETA, you need a smartphone and the official app.\n- It streamlines processing for the Department of Home Affairs but creates a barrier for travellers without smartphone access or digital literacy.\n\n**Key detail:** The note at the end mentions there are still alternative ways to apply under other regulations (subregulation 2.07AB), so this isn't the *only* pathway — but it's the primary one being established here."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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