QuickTravelTools Visa requirements for Australia
Most visitors need a visa in advance for Australia. 2 of 199 passports enter visa-free.
Popular passports: US · British · Canadian · Australian · Irish · New Zealand · Indian · Filipino · Singaporean · Malaysian · Emirati · South African
Rules by passport
Visa-free (2)
Checked against Australian Federal Register of Legislation, Australian Government on October 10, 2026.
eTA / electronic travel authorisation (45)
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- Singapore
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- Slovenia
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- the Netherlands
- the United Kingdom
- the United States
- the Vatican City
Checked against Australian Federal Register of Legislation, Australian Government on October 10, 2026.
Visa required (152)
- Afghanistan
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- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
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- Barbados
- Belarus
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- Nauru
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- Russia
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- Serbia
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- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- the Bahamas
- the Central African Republic
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- the Dominican Republic
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- Ukraine
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Checked against Australian Federal Register of Legislation, Australian Government on October 10, 2026.
Visa fees for Australia
| Visa type | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visa | 250 AUD, Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream, applied outside Australia | Australian Department of Home Affairs |
| eTA | 20 AUD, Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) service charge to use the Australian ETA app; no other charge | Australian Department of Home Affairs |
| eTA | 0 AUD, eVisitor (subclass 651): no visa application charge | Federal Register of Legislation (legislation.gov.au) |
Processing times
| Visa type | Processing time | Source |
|---|---|---|
| eTA | In most cases we will tell you of the result of your ETA application immediately | Australian Department of Home Affairs |
Visa processing time: No official source publishes this information. Home Affairs publishes processing times only via the JS-driven global visa processing times tool; no static figure to record Checked: Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Apply through official channels
Start the official Visitor visa (subclass 600) - Tourist stream (apply via ImmiAccount)
Start the official Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) - Australian ETA app Apply via the Australian ETA app (iOS/Android)
Start the official eVisitor (subclass 651) For eligible European passport holders; apply via ImmiAccount
Travel insurance for Australia
Travel insurance is required for the visa application. This applies to visa applicants.
Student visa subclass 500 holders must maintain adequate health insurance while in Australia. Condition 8501 applies to this visa by law, so insurance is not optional. Minimum coverage: Not stated; must maintain adequate arrangements for health insurance while in Australia.
Source: Visas subject to condition 8501 (Department of Home Affairs, Australia).
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Sources and verification
199 of 199 passport rules verified against Australian Federal Register of Legislation, Australian Government, 0 with no official source publishing the rule.
- Australian Federal Register of Legislation (checked October 10, 2026)
- Australian Federal Register of Legislation (checked October 10, 2026)
- Australian Government (checked October 10, 2026)
Common questions
Do I need a visa for Australia?
It depends on your passport. 2 of 199 passports enter Australia visa-free; 197 need a visa or authorisation arranged in advance. Find your passport in the groups above.
What does a visa for Australia cost?
It depends on the visa type and your passport. For example, the visa costs 250 AUD, Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream, applied outside Australia. See the full fee table above.
How long does Australia visa processing take?
Standard processing for the eta: In most cases we will tell you of the result of your ETA application immediately.
Do I need travel insurance for Australia?
Student visa subclass 500 holders must maintain adequate health insurance while in Australia. Condition 8501 applies to this visa by law, so insurance is not optional. This applies to visa applicants.