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Australia visa requirements by passport

Holders of 46 passports can enter Australia without applying at an embassy: 1 visa-free and 45 with an online eTA. The other 152 need an embassy visa.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Main airport
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Pick your passport to see the entry rule for Australia, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Official Australia eTA website

Apply only on the government's own website. Agencies and look-alike sites charge extra and can delay your trip. The lists below show which passports need an eVisa or eTA for Australia.

Apply for the eTA on the official website

immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

Government fee: A$20.00

Look-alike websites charge extra "service fees". Check the address before you pay.

Source: Embassy of Australia in the USA (checked 9 October 2026)

Entry rules for Australia by passport

Visa free1 passport

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

eTA45 passports

A quick online travel authorization, usually approved within days. Apply before you fly.

Embassy visa required for 152 passports

Australia entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Australia without a visa?

Holders of 1 passports can enter Australia visa-free: New Zealand.

Who needs an eTA or eVisa for Australia?

An online eTA is needed for Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States and Vatican City passport holders. Apply only on the official government website, immi.homeaffairs.gov.au; other sites add service fees.

How up to date are these Australia entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with Australia's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.