Visa Requirements for Australians 2026

Complete guide for Australian passport holders — every popular destination, current fees and how to apply.

✅ Updated March 2026 🇦🇺 Australian passport only ✈ 33 destinations
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Asia

Country Visa type Max stay Cost Notes
🇮🇩 Indonesia (Bali) Visa on arrival 30 days (extendable to 60) IDR 500,000 (~AUD 50) Obtain on arrival at Ngurah Rai airport. No pre-registration needed. Extend at local immigration office.
🇯🇵 Japan Visa-free 90 days Free No visa needed. Passport stamped on arrival. Return ticket required.
🇹🇭 Thailand Visa-free 30 days (60 days from 2024) Free Extended to 60 days for most arrivals. Extendable by 30 days at immigration for 1,900 THB.
🇸🇬 Singapore Visa-free 90 days Free No restrictions. One of the easiest entry processes in Asia.
🇻🇳 Vietnam E-Visa required 90 days USD 25 Apply online at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn before travel. Takes 2–3 business days.
🇰🇭 Cambodia Visa on arrival 30 days USD 30 Available at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap airports and land borders. E-Visa also available online.
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka ETA required 30 days USD 20 Apply at eta.gov.lk before arrival. Processed quickly online.
🇮🇳 India E-Visa required 30-90 days USD 25-80 Apply at indianvisaonline.gov.in. Multiple types available (tourist, business). Apply 4+ days before travel.
🇭🇰 Hong Kong Visa-free 90 days Free No visa needed. Australian passport holders get 90 days.
🇲🇴 Macau Visa-free 90 days Free
🇲🇾 Malaysia Visa-free 90 days Free No visa needed. Very straightforward entry.
🇵🇭 Philippines Visa-free 30 days Free 30 days on arrival. Can extend up to 36 months total in-country.
🇹🇼 Taiwan Visa-free 90 days Free No visa required for Australian passport holders.

Europe

Country Visa type Max stay Cost Notes
🇫🇷 France (Schengen) Visa-free until ETIAS 90 days in 180 Free (ETIAS €7 from 2025) Part of Schengen zone. ETIAS pre-travel authorisation launching — will cost €7.
🇮🇹 Italy (Schengen) Visa-free until ETIAS 90 days in 180 Free (ETIAS €7) Schengen zone. Same 90/180 day rule applies across all Schengen countries combined.
🇬🇷 Greece (Schengen) Visa-free until ETIAS 90 days in 180 Free (ETIAS €7) Schengen. Santorini, Mykonos, Athens — all no visa for Australians.
🇪🇸 Spain (Schengen) Visa-free until ETIAS 90 days in 180 Free (ETIAS €7) Schengen zone.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom ETA required 6 months GBP 10 (~AUD 19) UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) required since Jan 2024. Apply via UKVI app.
🇨🇭 Switzerland (Schengen) Visa-free until ETIAS 90 days in 180 Free (ETIAS €7) Despite not being EU, Switzerland is part of Schengen.
🇵🇹 Portugal (Schengen) Visa-free until ETIAS 90 days in 180 Free (ETIAS €7) Schengen zone.
🇳🇴 Norway (Schengen) Visa-free until ETIAS 90 days in 180 Free (ETIAS €7) Schengen zone — counts toward 90/180 day limit.

Americas

Country Visa type Max stay Cost Notes
🇺🇸 United States ESTA required 90 days USD 21 Electronic System for Travel Authorisation — apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Valid 2 years. Must apply before boarding.
🇨🇦 Canada eTA required 6 months CAD 7 (~AUD 8) Electronic Travel Authorisation required. Apply at canada.ca/eta before flying.
🇲🇽 Mexico Visa-free 180 days Free No visa needed. FMM tourist card issued on arrival (usually included in airfare).
🇧🇷 Brazil Visa-free 90 days Free Visa-free access restored for Australians.
🇦🇷 Argentina Visa-free 90 days Free No visa needed.
🇵🇪 Peru Visa-free 183 days Free No visa needed for tourism.

Pacific & Middle East

Country Visa type Max stay Cost Notes
🇳🇿 New Zealand Visa-free Indefinitely Free Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement — Australians can live and work in NZ.
🇫🇯 Fiji Visa-free 4 months Free No visa needed. Passport stamped on arrival.
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi) Visa on arrival 30 days (extendable) Free Free 30-day visa on arrival for Australian passport holders. Extendable.
🇯🇴 Jordan Visa on arrival 1 month JOD 40 (~AUD 85) Available at airports and Aqaba border crossing. Jordan Pass includes visa if you visit 3+ sites.
🇮🇱 Israel Visa-free 3 months Free No visa needed. Note: declaring Israel visit may cause issues entering some Arab countries.
🇦🇲 Maldives On arrival 30 days Free Free tourist visa on arrival. Resort booking usually required.
⚠️ Important disclaimer

Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate website before travelling. This guide is for informational purposes only and applies to standard Australian passports. Dual citizens, those with criminal records or prior refusals may have different requirements. Last updated March 2026.

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