Visa Requirements for Australian Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of Australia
Visa Not Required
100 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 within any 180 day period 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.
- 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
- 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 within any 180 day period 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 months
- 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
- Indonesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- 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 days
- 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
- 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-FreeAustralian citizens and permanent residents are eligible to be granted a Resident Visa on arrival under the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement, provided that they meet New Zealand character requirements.
Under the Immigration Act 2009, Australian citizens and permanent residents granted a Resident Visa on arrival are entitled to live, work and study in New Zealand indefinitely.
From 1 October 2019, permanent residents of Australia must obtain an Electronic Travel Authority prior to travelling to New Zealand. Australian citizens are exempt from this requirement.
Australian citizens and permanent residents who do not meet character requirements (as described in Sections 15 and 16 of the Immigration Act 2009) will not be granted a Resident Visa on arrival, and must apply for a visa prior to travel. - 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)
- Panama PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 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
- Samoa PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 days
- 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
- South Korea 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
- 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
- Thailand PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysMaximum two visits annually if not arriving by air.
- Tunisia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- United Kingdom PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 monthsCan use ePassport gates starting June 1, 2019
- Uruguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysLocal registration is required on 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.
Visa On Arrival
A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 27 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
- Cape Verde PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalNot available at all entry points.
- Comoros PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival
- Iran PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Jordan PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalConditions apply.
Not available at all entry points. - 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.
- Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysConditions apply
- Nepal PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Paraguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 daysOnly available at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Luque.
Reciprocity fee applies. - 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.
- Tajikistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival45 daysAt Dushanbe International Airport.
Visa also available online.
E-visa holders can enter through all border points. - 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
- United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
eVisa
Australian passport allows entry to 14 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.
- Angola PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysVisitors who have been granted an online pre-visa or have requested such pre-visa from the consulates of Angola abroad, are then issued with a visa on arrival at the country's border check points.
For a maximum total stay of 90 days within a one year period.
Besides having printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, passengers must: have a return/onward ticket, and have a hotel reservation confirmation. - Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Chile PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthseVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
- Djibouti PermalinkShow on MapeVisa31 days
- Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- India PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via 26 designated airports
An Indian e-Tourist Visa can only be obtained twice in one calendar year. - Oman PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaOnline Visa eligible.
Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes. - Suriname PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Turkey PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsCruise ship passengers do not require a visa for up to 72 hours.
- Ukraine PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Vietnam PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
eVisa / On Arrival
For 22 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
- Benin PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days / 8 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
- Cambodia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa is also obtainable online.
- Egypt PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Ethiopia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrivalup 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 MapeVisa or Visa On ArrivalElectronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Kenya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
- Kuwait PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
- Laos PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival is available at international airports Luangphabang, Pakse, Savannakhet and Vientiane, and at 4 land borders Friendship Bridge,
eVisa may be used to enter Laos through the following entry points — Wattay International Airport and the First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge
Entry points Lalai, Lantui, Meuang mom, Pakxan, and Phoudou are open only to visa holders.
Visa on arrival is extendable up to 60 days. - Madagascar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Malawi PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival
- Myanmar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival28 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu.
eVisa available for both tourism or business purposes. - Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysAvailable 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 days
- Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Tanzania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
- Uganda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On ArrivalDetermined at the port of entry.
May apply online. - United States of America PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
ESTA is not required for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands. - Zambia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysAlso eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe. eVisa available.
- 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
29 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 Required
- Bhutan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa approved via tour operators only.
- Burundi PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Burundi.
- Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- 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 RequiredLetter of invitation required.
- China PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required24-hour visit without a visa when in transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou Changle International Airport, Huangshan Tunxi International Airport, Mudanjiang Hailang Airport, Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport).
72-hour visit without a visa when in transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
144-hours visit without a visa when in 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 do count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours visa-free transit (TWOV) policies. - Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa and invitation letters approved via tour operators only.
- Cuba PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required30 daysVisitors travelling to Cuba can purchase a tourist card at the Cuban embassy or nearest travel agent that sells authorized cards.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredLetter of invitation required.
- 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 Required
- Iraq PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Iraq.
- Liberia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Libya PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Libya.
- Mali PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mongolia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredRegistration upon arrival for stays longer than 30 days is mandatory.
- Nauru PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredCriminal record and medical fitness certificates are not required for Australian citizens.
- Niger PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Nigeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa not required for Nigerian-born citizens.
- 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.
- South Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit South Sudan.
- Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa 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 Required
- Yemen PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredDue to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Yemen.
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