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Australia visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 46 can travel to Australia without arranging a visa in advance. 151 can apply online for an e-Visa and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Australia: passports by requirement

How to enter Australia: official routes

Checked November 2026
Official route

Australian ETA (Electronic Travel Authority, subclass 601) - eligible passports only, applied through the AustralianETA app

Fee
AUD 20 app service charge; no other charge
Valid for
12 months, multiple visits (up to 3 months per visit)
Processing
Usually immediate; can take longer if more information is needed
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Official route

eVisitor (subclass 651) - for EU and certain other European passports

Fee
Free
Valid for
12 months, multiple visits
Stay
Up to 3 months per visit
Processing
Varies; see the Home Affairs processing time guide
Apply
Must apply and be granted while outside Australia, before travel
Official site →
Official route

Visitor visa (subclass 600) - Tourist stream, lodged online via ImmiAccount

Fee
From AUD 250 (lower charges for eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens from 1 July 2026)
Processing
Varies; Home Affairs publishes a processing time guide; stay of 3, 6 or 12 months may be granted
Official site →

At the border

  • Every non-citizen needs a visa or travel authority before travelling; ETA and eVisitor applications must be made from outside Australia.
  • The ETA can only be requested through the official AustralianETA mobile app; those who cannot use it apply for another visa in ImmiAccount.
  • Home Affairs advises not to book travel until the visa or ETA is granted.
  • Most arriving passengers must complete an Incoming Passenger Card (in English), including customs, biosecurity, health and character declarations.
  • Visitors may not work and must stay within the period granted.

Recent changes

  • July 2026: most visa application charges rose about 25 percent; the Visitor visa (600) Tourist stream now starts at AUD 250, with a lower charge for eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens.
  • 2025-2026: the Australian Border Force is piloting a digital Australia Travel Declaration alongside the paper Incoming Passenger Card.

Official source: Department of Home Affairs - Immigration and citizenship · Not yet confirmed officially: Passport validity rule (Home Affairs does not state a fixed minimum on the pages read), Australia Travel Declaration pilot: start date and participating airlines/airports, evisa.processing and consularVisa.processing: typical times (only a reference to the processing time tool), scamWarning: no look-alike site warning was found on the pages read

Do I need a visa for Australia?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States eTA required –
United Kingdom eTA required –
India e-Visa –
Philippines e-Visa –
Nigeria e-Visa –
Pakistan e-Visa –
Canada eTA required –
China e-Visa –
Germany eTA required –
France eTA required –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 36/46
Asia 7/50
Africa 0/54
North America 2/23
South America 0/12
Oceania 1/13

Passports that can enter Australia visa-free

1 passports

Passports that need an eTA for Australia

45 passports

Passports eligible for Australia e-Visa

151 passports

Passports that are not admitted

1 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Australia?

It depends on your passport. 1 passports can enter Australia visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 45 need an eTA, 151 can apply for an e-Visa online and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Australia without a visa?

1 passports can enter Australia visa-free, including New Zealand.

Does Australia offer an e-Visa?

Yes. Holders of 151 passports can apply for a visa to Australia online.

Holding a Australia passport? See where the Australia passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Australia before you book.