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