QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for Australia with an Emirati passport?
You need a visa for Australia. Apply before you travel.
Rule verified by QuickTravelTools on October 10, 2026.
Visa rules for all 199 passports: Australia visa hub.
What you need
- Passport: should be valid at least 6 months after your trip ends.
- Fee: 250 AUD, Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream, applied outside Australia
Source: Australian Department of Home Affairs. - Apply: Start the official Visitor visa (subclass 600) - Tourist stream (apply via ImmiAccount)
- Apply: Start the official Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) - Australian ETA app
Apply via the Australian ETA app (iOS/Android)
- Apply: Start the official eVisitor (subclass 651)
For eligible European passport holders; apply via ImmiAccount
Official sources
- US passport holders must hold an Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) to visit Australia, applied for via the Australian ETA app; stays of up to 3 months per visit. (Australian Department of Home Affairs, verified October 5, 2026)
- Home Affairs' official 'Explore visa options' finder: enter any nationality to find the visa required for Australia. (Loaded live 2026-10-06.) (Australian Department of Home Affairs, verified October 6, 2026)
Australia at a glance
| Region | Oceania |
|---|---|
| Everyday prices | 89 on our price index (US = 100) |
| Power | Type I sockets, 230/400 V, 50 Hz |
On cost, Australia is one of the pricier places to visit: everyday prices sit at about 89 on a global index where the United States is 100. See how Australia compares to 179 countries.
Pack a plug adapter: Emirati devices use Type G, but Australia uses Type I. Full plug and voltage guide for Australia.
Good to know about Australia
- Australia takes biosecurity seriously. Declare all food, plant material, and animal products when you arrive. (Smartraveller (Australian Government))
- If you carry AUD 10,000 or more in cash, you must declare it to customs. (Australian Border Force)
- Duty free, you can bring in up to 2.25 litres of alcohol per adult. (Australian Border Force)
- Fill out the Incoming Passenger Card you get on the plane. You hand it to an officer when you land. (Australian Border Force)
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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Common questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Australia?
Yes. You need a visa for Australia. Apply before you travel.
How long can an Emirati passport holder stay in Australia?
The permitted stay depends on the visa or authorisation issued. Check the official immigration site before booking.
Is the visa information on this page official?
No. This is a summary compiled from official government sources and verified by QuickTravelTools, and it can lag rule changes. Always confirm with Australia's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.
Nearby destinations for Emirati passport holders
Sorted by distance from Australia, useful if your trip covers more than one country.