Visa Requirements for Australia

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Visa Not Required

Passport holders of 2 countries can travel to Australia without prior visa, eVisa, or on-arrival visa.

  • Visa-FreeIndefinitelyNew Zealand citizens travelling on a New Zealand passport may be granted a Special Category Visa on arrival entitling the holder to live, work and study indefinitely (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), provided that they are not assessed as either a Behaviour-concern non-citizen or a Health-concern non-citizen.
    May enter using SmartGate.
  • Visa-FreeIndefinitelyNew Zealand citizens travelling on a New Zealand passport may be granted a Special Category Visa on arrival entitling the holder to live, work and study indefinitely (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), provided that they are not assessed as either a Behaviour-concern non-citizen or a Health-concern non-citizen.
    May enter using SmartGate.

eVisa

Passport holders for 115 countries can obtain an electronic visa / authorization prior to arrival to travel to Australia.

  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaOnline application (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
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    eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .90 days on each visit in 12-month period is granted.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
    Bulgarian Government officially considers that Australia maintains a visa regime towards its citizens.
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisa
  • eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .90 days on each visit in 12-month period.
    Canadian Passport Holders may enter using Smartgate system.
  • Central African Republic PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa and Online e400 work visa).
    Effective from 20 June 2016, Chinese biometric passport holders use automated passport control SmartGate on arrival to Australia.
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted
    The European Commission ruled that the eVisitor's 'autogrant' treatment is not an equivalent to the Schengen visa application procedures. However, only countries which are on ETA list are considered low risk and processing time is one working day. For all other countries processing time is 31 days (75% of applications), and 4 months (90% of applications).
    Additionally, Australia's SmartGate entry system for automatically processing through passport control can only be used for countries on ETA list, not by countries on eVisitor list.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • Czech Republic PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on map
    eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa) but must provide biometrics in person.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted
  • eVisa
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    eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisa90 dayseVisitor is considered to be a visa under Australia law.
    90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
    Starting from 21 August 2020, Hong Kong passport holders are eligible for applying 5 years student and temporary skilled visas after the enforcement of the national security law. After meeting the requirement of the 5 years stay, eligible visa holders can apply for permanent residence in the same manner like other nationalities.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisaMay obtain visa through the online portal (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa: required, can apply online.
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • eVisaRemarks updated .May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisa90 dayseVisitor, if granted, allows 90 day stay per visit for 12 months.
    eVisitor is issued free of charge.
  • eVisaApply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Dual nationals of Australia must enter and depart using their Australian passport.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted. May enter using SmartGate on arrival in Australia.
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted
  • eVisaMay Apply Online. (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
    Passengers traveling on domestic sectors of international flights within Australia must hold passports, or passport replacing documents accepted by Australia.
    Valid Australian visas in a full or expired Lebanese passports are accepted if accompanied by a new Lebanese passport. Verification by airlines using Australia's Advanced Passenger Processing (APP) System will require the details of the travel document that contains the Australian visa.
    Passengers who have a criminal conviction record may be refused entry or transit.
  • Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in a 12-month period if granted
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisaOnline Visitor e600 visa.
  • eVisa3 months3 months on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted
  • eVisaRemarks updated .May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Fee 135 AUD.
    Transit visa is not required.
    Exempt for stays of up to 90 days for holders of an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) with local pre-clearence.
  • eVisaOnline Visitor e600 visa.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaMay apply online. (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisaRemarks updated .Online visa available using the tourist stream under Visa class: Visitor-600 can be obtained online for 150.00 AUD at https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/login
    After applying some applicants, depending on the information that they input, MAY be asked to submit their biometrics as an additional requirement to the nearest embassy, consulate or authorized processing center or be asked to submit further information before their visa is available for download.
    Visa granted can be for a time of 3, 6 or 12 months.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .ETA is also Available for Portuguese Citizens.
    90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
    Transit through Australia for less than 8 hours a travel permit eVisitor or ETA is not required.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
    May enter using SmartGate.
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
    The Romanian government officially considers that Australia maintains a visa regime towards its citizens since most are granted an eVisitor only manually after delays, and around 25% are denied.
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
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    eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaOnline Visitor e600 visa.
  • eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
    May enter using SmartGate on arrival in Australia.
    Also eligible for visitor visa (subclass 600) with a validity of six years, allowing a maximum stay of three months per entry during the visa's validity period.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted
  • eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted. May enter using SmartGate on arrival in Australia.
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisa90 daysETA is also Available for Spanish Citizens but solely through a travel agent, airline, specialist service provider or an Australian visa office outside Australia
    90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisaRemarks updated .May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in a 12-month period if granted.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period.
    ROC passports without National ID numbers are not accepted unless the holder has permanent residency in another country.
    May enter using SmartGate on arrival in Australia
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on map
    eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • eVisaRemarks updated .
  • United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on map
    eVisaRemarks updated .May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • United Kingdom PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysIf granted, eVisitor allows British citizens to stay in Australia for 90 days per visit.
    Issued free of charge and valid for one year.
    According to HPI (Henley Passport Index) methodology pre-departure government approval, like eVisitor manual processing is not considered as visa free.
  • United States Virgin Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
    May enter using SmartGate.
  • United States of America PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
    May enter using SmartGate.
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted
  • eVisa90 daysMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Wallis and Futuna Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • eVisa12 MonthsMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • eVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).

Pre-arranged Visa Required

Prior to arrival at Australia, passport holders of 111 countries must obtain a visa at their corresponding consulate of Australia. Additional travel conditions (such as Visas to other countries) may waive this requirement.

  • American Samoa PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Bouvet Island PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • British Indian Ocean Territory PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • British Virgin Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Cayman Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • Christmas Island PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Falkland Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Heard and McDonald Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay obtain visa through an online process (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredHolders of confirmed onward tickets may stay in transit at Gold Coast Airport or any other international airport in Australia without a visa for a maximum time of 2 hours as long as they are arriving and departing on the same aircraft (excluding Gold Coast Airport). Holders of confirmed onward tickets may also stay in transit without a visa at any international airport in Australia (except for Gold Coast Airport) for a maximum time of 8 hours.
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Norfolk Island PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredOnline Visitor e600 visa are not eligible. Please contact your nearest Australian Government Office overseas.
  • Northern Mariana Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Saint Barthélemy PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Saint Vincent and Grenadines PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
    Biometric Collection is mandatory upon request for the Online Visitor e600 Visa.
    Visas can be issued within a matter of seconds depending on the length of queue once all the appropriate information is provided including Biometrics.
    Departing Passengers may use SmartGate for a faster entry into the passenger area, this is not applicable to arriving passengers for entry into Australia.
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Visa RequiredOnline Visitor e600 visa are not eligible. Please contact your nearest Australian Government Office overseas.
  • Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).

Entry Refused

Disagreements between Australia and 1 country have imposed restrictions in traveling to Australia.

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