Visa Requirements for Australian Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of Australia
Visa Not Required
105 destinations allow visa-free entry to Australian citizens.
- Albania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Andorra PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free1 month
- Argentina PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Armenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 days
- Austria PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days per entry regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries
- Bahamas PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Barbados PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Belarus PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysMust arrive and depart via Minsk International Airport, and not to/from Russia.
- Belgium PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Additionally bilateral agreement permits 2 months on top of this.
- Belize PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Bolivia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 6-month period
- Botswana PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any year period
- Brazil PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysUp to 90 days per visit, but no more than 180 days per year.
eVisas to be introduced on October 1 2023 - Bulgaria PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period
- Canada PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 monthseTA required if arriving by air.
- Colombia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 days90 days - extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period
- Costa Rica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Croatia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Cyprus PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period
- Czech Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Denmark PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (except the other Nordic countries)
- Dominica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Ecuador PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- El Salvador PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Estonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Eswatini PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Fiji PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free4 months
- Finland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries
- France PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in metropolitan France, regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries
- Gambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Georgia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free1 year
- Germany PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days per entry regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries
- Greece PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Grenada PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 monthsBeginning on 1 December 2020, all travellers to Grenada will be required to complete an online application in order to receive a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate to enter Grenada.
- Guatemala PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Guyana PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Haiti PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Honduras PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Hungary PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Iceland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries
- Ireland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Israel PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 monthsEntry refused to anyone who "knowingly issues a public call for boycotting Israel."
- Italy PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries
- Jamaica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Japan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysTemporaraily paused due to COVID, visa required now until 31.12.2021
- Kiribati PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free120 days
- Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 daysA single or multiple tourist or business e-visa for 90 days is also available.
- Latvia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Lesotho PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 days
- Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Lithuania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Luxembourg PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries
- Macedonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period
- Malaysia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Malta PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Mauritius PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Mexico PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 days
- Micronesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Moldova PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period
- Monaco PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Mongolia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has exempted visas for 34 countries from January 2023 to December 2025.
- Montenegro PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period
- Morocco PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Namibia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Netherlands PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (European Netherlands)
- New Zealand PermalinkShow on MapVisa-FreeIndefinitelyAustralian citizens traveling on an Australian passport may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival entitling the holder to live, work and study indefinitely (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements.
May enter using eGate.
Electronic Travel Authority not required.
International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy not required. - Nicaragua PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Norway PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (except other Nordic countries)
- Oman PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 days / 30 daysAustralian citizens are also eligible for eVisas valid for 30 days.
- Panama PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Paraguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Peru PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free183 days
- Philippines PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Poland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Portugal PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Qatar PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Romania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period
- Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 weeks
- San Marino PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Serbia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period
- Singapore PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Slovakia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Slovenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- South Africa PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Spain PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries
- Suriname PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysAn entrance fee of 25 USD or 25 Euros must be paid online prior to arrival.
- Sweden PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (except other Nordic countries)
- Switzerland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Tajikistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysE-visa also available.
E-visa holders can enter through all border points. - Thailand PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysMaximum two visits annually if not arriving by air.
- Tunisia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Ukraine PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period
- United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- United Kingdom PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months. Visa also not required if holder has UK ancestry clearance visa.Adults can use ePassport gates.
- Uruguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysLocal registration is required upon arrival
- Vanuatu PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Vatican PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Venezuela PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysDue to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Venezuela.
- Zambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysAlso eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe. eVisa available.
Visa On Arrival
A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 24 destinations for passport holders of Australia.
- Bangladesh PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysNot available at all entry points.
- Brunei PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
- Burundi PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 monthDue to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Burundi.
- Cape Verde PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalNot available at all entry points.
- Comoros PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival
- Iraq PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival60 DaysDue to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Iraq.
- Lebanon PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 monthVisa extendible for 2 additional months
Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket. - Maldives PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Mauritania PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalAvailable at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
- Nepal PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Samoa PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival60 days
- Senegal PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Seychelles PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 months
- Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival
- Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 months
- Somalia PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalDue to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Somalia.
- Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysNot available at all entry points.
- Togo PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival7 days
- Tonga PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival31 days
- Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Tuvalu PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
eVisa
Australian passport allows entry to 23 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.
- Angola PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days30 days extendable once.
Visitors who have been granted an online pre-visa or have requested a pre-visa from an Angolan consulate abroad are issued a visa upon arrival at the country's border crossings.
Maximum total stay of 90 days within a one-year period.
Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation.
International Certificate of Vaccination required. - Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Benin PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
- Chile PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthseVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa7 daysVisa on arrival at Ndjili International Airport if a letter of invitation (Visa volant) issued by the Ministry of Interior and Security is conferred.
- Djibouti PermalinkShow on MapeVisa31 days
- Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisahttps://sauat-app.vfsevisa.com/gnq/en/login
- Ethiopia PermalinkShow on MapeVisaup to 90 daysVisa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
eVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
eVisas are available for 30 or 90 days. - Gabon PermalinkShow on MapeVisaElectronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- India PermalinkShow on MapeVisaUp to 90 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via 26 designated airports
An Indian e-Tourist Visa can only be obtained twice in one calendar year. - Iran PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysPassengers who have already made an application, at least two days before arrival, at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affair's E-Visa website
- Kenya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- Myanmar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa28 daysDue to ongoing civil unrest and armed conflict, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Myanmar.
- Nigeria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysVisa not required for Nigerian-born citizens.
- Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism purposes.
Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes.
Online Visa eligible. - South Korea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
- South Sudan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaObtainable online
Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel - São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Türkiye PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsCruise ship passengers do not require a visa for up to 72 hours.
- Uganda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsMay apply online.
Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda. - Vietnam PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
eVisa / On Arrival
For 17 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Australia.
- Bahrain PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
- Cambodia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa is also obtainable online.
- Egypt PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Indonesia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival is extendable up to 60 days.
- Jordan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On ArrivalVisa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge)
- Kuwait PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
- Laos PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival is available at Luangphabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, the 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
eVisa may be used to enter Laos through Luangphabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
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Visa on arrival is extendable for an additional 60 days at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane. - Madagascar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Malawi PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival
- Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysConditions apply
- Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysVisa on Arrival is currently suspended.
Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul). - Rwanda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysNon-Muslim residents are prohibited from visiting Mecca and its holy sites. Other religious places may also be restricted to Non-Muslim people.
- Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival with Electronic Travel Authorization
- Tanzania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
- United States of America PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required
ESTA is not required for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands. - Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 monthsStrictly tourism purposes only.
Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia. eVisa available.
Pre-arranged Visa Required
23 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of Australia. This requirement may be waived off if Australian citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.
- Afghanistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens to not visit Afghanistan.
- Algeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredProcessing time for a tourist visa to Algeria upon 14 working days is mandatory.
- Bhutan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa approved via tour operators only.
- Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredA tax for a visa on internal flights must be obtained upon arrival into Cameroon.
- Central African Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Central African Republic.
- Chad PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to the significant risk of terrorism, kidnapping, crime and civil unrest, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Chad.
- China PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
30-day visa free access is available for Hainan Province when arriving by air at Haikou or Sanya or by sea at designated sea ports.
Hong Kong and Macau have separate immigration policies from the mainland.
Visas issued to Tourist Visa applicants are valid for entry within 90 days and validity of the visa begins on the day of first entry into China. - Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa and invitation letters approved via tour operators only.
- Cuba PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required90 daysVisitors travelling to Cuba can purchase a tourist card at the Cuban embassy or nearest travel agent that sells authorized cards.
Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee. - Eritrea PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredA tourist visa for Australian citizens is issued for a stay of 1 month from arrival to Eritrea.
- Ghana PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple entry visa valid for 1 year from date of issue upon arrival into Ghana is mandatory.
- Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Liberia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-approved visa letter valid for 14 days from date of issuance is mandatory.
- Libya PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Libya.
- Mali PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredAn average processing time for a tourist visa to Mali upon 3-15 working days is mandatory.
- Nauru PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredCriminal record and medical fitness certificates are not required for Australian citizens.
- Niger PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa on arrival at Diori Hamani International Airport if a letter of invitation (Visa Volant) issued by the Ministry of Interior is conferred.
- North Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredIndependent travellers must be accompanied by a tour guide at all times.
- Russia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredRegistration required after 2 business days.
- Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa on arrival if holding letter of invitation registered in the Sudan with a pre-approval from the Foreign Affairs.
Visa not required for Sudanese-born citizens. - Syria PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Syria.
- Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required10-day visa on arrival if holding a letter of invitation provided by a company registered in Turkmenistan with a prior approval from the Foreign Ministry.
- Yemen PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Yemen.
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