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Australia Passport Visa Requirements

Discover where Australia passport holders can travel visa-free, with e-Visa, or where a visa is required.

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# Country Visa Status Notes
1 Afghanistan Visa Required
Notes
Visa in advance for visitors to Afghanistan must be applied. Due to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens to not visit Afghanistan.
2 Albania Visa Free -
3 Algeria Visa Required
Notes
Processing time for a tourist visa to Algeria upon 14 working days is mandatory.
4 Andorra Visa Free -
5 Angola Visa Free
Notes
30 days per trip, but no more than 90 days within any 1 calendar year for tourism purposes only. Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation. An International Certificate of Vaccination is required.
6 Antigua and Barbuda Visa Free -
7 Argentina Visa Free -
8 Armenia Visa Free -
9 Austria Visa Free
Notes
90 days per entry regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries
10 Azerbaijan E-Visa -
11 Bahamas Visa Free -
12 Bahrain E-Visa -
13 Bangladesh Visa on Arrival
Notes
Not available at all entry points.
14 Barbados Visa Free -
15 Belarus Visa Free
Notes
Must arrive and depart via Minsk International Airport, and not to / from Russia e-Visa can be issued for 30 days and can be used at all international checkpoints, including road and rail. Due to security concerns, as well as Belarus' support of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Belarus.
16 Belgium Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. Additionally bilateral agreement permits 2 months on top of this.
17 Belize Visa Free -
18 Benin E-Visa
Notes
Must have an international vaccination certificate.
19 Bhutan E-Visa
Notes
Must pay 100 USD per person per day for tourism.
20 Bolivia Visa Free -
21 Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 6-month period.
22 Botswana Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 1-year period.
23 Brazil E-Visa
Notes
Brazilian authorities have announced that Australian citizens will require a visa beginning 10 April 2025.
24 Brunei Visa on Arrival -
25 Bulgaria Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
26 Burkina Faso E-Visa
Notes
Due to security concerns, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Burkina Faso.
27 Burundi Visa on Arrival -
28 Cabo Verde Visa on Arrival
Notes
Not available at all entry points.
29 Cambodia E-Visa
Notes
Visa is also obtainable online.
30 Cameroon E-Visa
Notes
A tax for a visa on internal flights must be obtained upon arrival into Cameroon.
31 Canada Visa Free
Notes
eTA required if arriving by air.
32 Central African Republic Visa Required
Notes
A letter of invitation to the Central African Republic must be applied in advance for 2 weeks upon planned date of travel. Due to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Central African Republic.
33 Chad E-Visa
Notes
Due to the significant risk of terrorism, kidnapping, crime and civil unrest, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Chad.
34 Chile Visa Free
Notes
Since the 17th of September 2025, Australians no longer require a visa for stays of up to 90 days
35 China Visa Free
Notes
Visa-free from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2026. 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan) using any mode of transport. Must have a confirmed onward ticket/itinerary, and enter through 1 of 64 approved ports. During which, may freely travel within the 24 provinces permitted for visa-free transit and engage in tourism, business, and visits. 24-hour visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), is available at most international airports, without leaving the airport. Travellers who need to leave the airport may obtain a temporary entry permit from immigration. 5-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) for Shenzhen if arriving at designated ports of entry from Hong Kong by land or sea, for stays within Shenzhen. 3-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) if arriving in Zhuhai or Xiamen at designated ports of entry, for stays within the respective city. 15-day visa-free entry for cruise ship passengers in tour groups, if arriving at any cruise port along China's coastline, including but not limited to Tianjin; Dalian; Shanghai; Lianyungang; Wenzhou; Zhoushan; Xiamen; Qingdao; Guangzhou; Shenzhen; Beihai; Haikou; Sanya. May further travel inland to all regions of coastal provinces (and equivalents) and Beijing. May apply for a port visa (Visa on Arrival) if travelling for an urgent, qualified reason. Prior clearance for port visa is highly recommended or may be denied boarding by airlines.
36 Colombia Visa Free
Notes
90 days - extendable up to 180 days stay within a 1-year period.
37 Comoros Visa on Arrival -
38 Costa Rica Visa Free -
39 Cote d'Ivoire E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
40 Croatia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
41 Cuba E-Visa
Notes
The Australian Government advises its citizens to 'exercise a high degree of caution in Cuba due to the threat of violent crime'.
42 Cyprus Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period.
43 Czechia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
44 Denmark Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period. regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (except the other Nordic countries)
45 Djibouti E-Visa -
46 Dominica Visa Free -
47 Dominican Republic Visa Free -
48 DR Congo E-Visa
Notes
Visa on arrival at Ndjili International Airport if a letter of invitation (Visa volant) issued by the Ministry of Interior and Security is conferred. Due to security concerns, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo.
49 East Timor Visa on Arrival
Notes
Not available at all entry points.
50 Ecuador Visa Free -
51 Egypt E-Visa
Notes
Visa-on-arrival costs 30 USD for single entry visa (Tourism).
52 El Salvador Visa Free -
53 Equatorial Guinea E-Visa -
54 Eritrea Visa Required
Notes
A tourist visa for Australian citizens is issued for a stay of 1 month from arrival to Eritrea.
55 Estonia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
56 Eswatini Visa Free -
57 Ethiopia E-Visa
Notes
Visa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days.
58 Fiji Visa Free -
59 Finland Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries.
60 France Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period in metropolitan France, regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries.
61 Gabon E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
62 Gambia Visa Free -
63 Georgia Visa Free -
64 Germany Visa Free
Notes
90 days per entry regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries.
65 Ghana E-Visa
Notes
Visitors staying longer than 60 days are required to extend their visas at the Immigration Service.
66 Greece Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
67 Grenada Visa Free -
68 Guatemala Visa Free -
69 Guinea E-Visa -
70 Guinea-Bissau Visa on Arrival -
71 Guyana Visa Free -
72 Haiti Visa Free
Notes
Due to security concerns, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Haiti.
73 Honduras Visa Free -
74 Hungary Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
75 Iceland Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries.
76 India E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.
77 Indonesia Visa on Arrival
Notes
Visa on arrival is extendable up to 60 days.
78 Iran E-Visa
Notes
Passengers who have already made an application, at least two days before arrival, at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affair's e-Visa website. and present the submission notification at the airport's visa desk may obtain a visa on arrival. Due to security concerns, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Iran.
79 Iraq E-Visa
Notes
Due to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Iraq.
80 Ireland Visa Free -
81 Israel E-Visa
Notes
Entry refused to anyone who "knowingly issues a public call for boycotting Israel."
82 Italy Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries.
83 Jamaica Visa Free -
84 Japan Visa Free -
85 Jordan E-Visa
Notes
Visa 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)
86 Kazakhstan Visa Free -
87 Kenya Visa Required
Notes
Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is USD 32.50. Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda.
88 Kiribati Visa Free -
89 Kuwait E-Visa -
90 Kyrgyzstan Visa Free
Notes
30 days within any 60-day period. A single or multiple tourist or business e-Visa for 90 days is also available.
91 Laos E-Visa
Notes
18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders. e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges, in Boten (road and railroad), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station). Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 7 border crossings.
92 Latvia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
93 Lebanon Visa on Arrival
Notes
Visa 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. Due to security concerns, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Lebanon.
94 Lesotho Visa Free -
95 Liberia Visa Required
Notes
Travelers must pre-apply for the visa online through a dedicated portal allows them to obtain a Visa upon arrival in Liberia by plane. Currently available only upon arrival at the Roberts International Airport (ROB) in Monrovia.
96 Libya E-Visa
Notes
Due to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Libya.
97 Liechtenstein Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
98 Lithuania Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
99 Luxembourg Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries.
100 Madagascar E-Visa
Notes
For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD.
101 Malawi E-Visa -
102 Malaysia Visa Free -
103 Maldives Visa on Arrival -
104 Mali Visa Required
Notes
An average processing time for a tourist visa to Mali upon 3-15 working days is mandatory. Due to security concerns, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Mali.
105 Malta Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
106 Marshall Islands Visa on Arrival -
107 Mauritania E-Visa
Notes
Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
108 Mauritius Visa Free -
109 Mexico Visa Free -
110 Micronesia Visa Free -
111 Moldova Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period.
112 Monaco Visa Free -
113 Mongolia Visa Free
Notes
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has exempted visas for 34 countries from January 2023 to December 2026.
114 Montenegro Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period.
115 Morocco Visa Free -
116 Mozambique E-Visa
Notes
Travelers must pay a fee of 190 USD upon entry.
117 Myanmar E-Visa
Notes
Due to ongoing civil unrest and armed conflict, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Myanmar.
118 Namibia E-Visa -
119 Nauru Visa Required
Notes
Criminal record and medical fitness certificates are not required for Australian citizens. Australian citizens are given 7 days to pay a fee AU$ 50 per day in procedure for an application of a new visa to Nauru.
120 Nepal Visa on Arrival -
121 Netherlands Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (European Netherlands).
122 New Zealand Visa Free
Notes
Australian 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.
123 Nicaragua Visa Free -
124 Niger Visa Required
Notes
Visa on arrival at Diori Hamani International Airport if a letter of invitation (Visa Volant) issued by the Ministry of Interior is conferred. Due to the political instability, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Niger.
125 Nigeria E-Visa -
126 North Korea Visa Required
Notes
Visitors traveling for tourist purposes must hold an authorization to travel, issued by a travel company in Korea (Dem. People's Rep.). Independent travelers must be accompanied by a tour guide at all times. Due to security concerns and the risk of arbitrary detention, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit North Korea.
127 North Macedonia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period.
128 Norway Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (except other Nordic countries).
129 Oman Visa Free -
130 Pakistan E-Visa
Notes
Pakistan e-Visa fee is free. Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business and tourism purposes.
131 Palau Visa on Arrival -
132 Panama Visa Free -
133 Papua New Guinea E-Visa -
134 Paraguay Visa Free -
135 Peru Visa Free -
136 Philippines Visa Free -
137 Poland Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
138 Portugal Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
139 Qatar Visa Free -
140 Republic of the Congo Visa Required
Notes
Visa and invitation letters approved via tour operators only.
141 Romania Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
142 Russia Visa Required
Notes
Process in tourist visas for stays with a period of 30 days is acquired. Due to security concerns, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and arbitrary detentions, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Russia.
143 Rwanda Visa Free
Notes
Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Uganda.
144 Saint Kitts and Nevis Visa Required -
145 Saint Lucia Visa Free -
146 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa Free -
147 Samoa Visa on Arrival -
148 San Marino Visa Free -
149 Sao Tome and Principe E-Visa -
150 Saudi Arabia E-Visa
Notes
Non-Muslim residents are prohibited from visiting Mecca and its holy sites. Other religious places may also be restricted to Non-Muslim people.
151 Senegal Visa on Arrival -
152 Serbia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period.
153 Seychelles Visa Required
Notes
Application can be submitted up to 30 days before travel. Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles. Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card. Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country.
154 Sierra Leone E-Visa -
155 Singapore Visa Free -
156 Slovakia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
157 Slovenia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
158 Solomon Islands Visa Free -
159 Somalia E-Visa
Notes
Due to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Somalia.
160 South Africa Visa Free -
161 South Korea Visa Required
Notes
The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
162 South Sudan E-Visa
Notes
Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. Due to security concerns, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit South Sudan.
163 Spain Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries.
164 Sri Lanka E-Visa -
165 Sudan Visa Required
Notes
Visa on arrival if holding letter of invitation registered in the Sudan with a pre-approval from the Foreign Affairs. Registration for a visa is obligatory within 3 days of arrival. It can be completed at entry ports. Visa not required for Sudanese-born citizens. Due to security concerns, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Sudan.
166 Suriname Visa Free
Notes
An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.
167 Sweden Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries. (except other Nordic countries)
168 Switzerland Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
169 Syria E-Visa
Notes
Due to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Syria.
170 Tajikistan Visa Free
Notes
e-Visa also available. e-Visa holders can enter through all border points.
171 Tanzania E-Visa -
172 Thailand Visa Free
Notes
Maximum two visits annually if not arriving by air.
173 Togo E-Visa -
174 Tonga Visa on Arrival -
175 Trinidad and Tobago E-Visa -
176 Tunisia Visa Free -
177 Turkey E-Visa
Notes
Cruise ship passengers do not require a visa for up to 72 hours.
178 Turkmenistan Visa Required
Notes
10-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.
179 Tuvalu Visa on Arrival -
180 Uganda E-Visa
Notes
Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda.
181 Ukraine Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period. Due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Ukraine.
182 United Arab Emirates Visa Free
Notes
May apply using 'Smart Service'.
183 United Kingdom and Crown dependencies Visa Required
Notes
Visa also not required if holder has UK ancestry clearance visa. ETA UK is valid for 2 years. Adults can use ePassport gates.
184 United States Visa Required
Notes
ESTA is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance. ESTA is also required when entering the country by cruise ship or land. A Form I-94 is required for entry into the United States by land. It carries a $30 fee and can be obtained either online or upon arrival. Visa required for nationals of VWP countries who have travelled or been present in Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Yemen at any time on or after 1 March 2011 (with limited exceptions), or those who have travelled or being present in Cuba at any time on or after 12 January 2021, or nationals of VWP countries who are also nationals of Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan or Syria.
185 Uruguay Visa Free -
186 Uzbekistan Visa Free -
187 Vanuatu Visa Free -
188 Vatican City Visa Free -
189 Venezuela Visa Free
Notes
Due to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Venezuela.
190 Vietnam E-Visa
Notes
30 days Visa free when visit Phu Quoc Island. e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry.
191 Yemen Visa Required
Notes
Due to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Yemen. Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
192 Zambia Visa Free
Notes
Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.
193 Zimbabwe E-Visa
Notes
Strictly tourism purposes only. Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia. e-Visa available.

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Asia 46 countries
Europe 44 countries
Africa 52 countries
Americas 33 countries
Oceania 13 countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries can Australia passport holders visit visa-free?
Australia passport holders can visit 123 countries and territories without obtaining a visa in advance. This includes visa-free access, visa on arrival, and e-Visa destinations.
What is the global ranking of the Australia passport?
The Australia passport is ranked #7 in the world based on the number of destinations accessible without a traditional visa.
Do Australia citizens need a visa for Europe?
Visa requirements for Australia citizens visiting European countries vary. Check the destination table above for specific requirements for each European country.
How can Australia citizens apply for a visa?
The visa application process varies by destination. Generally, you'll need to apply through the destination country's embassy or consulate, or through their online e-Visa portal if available.