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Australia visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Australia? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Australia and New Zealand | Continent: Oceania

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1Visa-free
196eVisa
0Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Australia entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 1 can enter Australia visa-free and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 196 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

1 of 198 passports can travel to Australia without arranging anything before departure.

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Australia entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Australia
United States of AmericaeVisa
United KingdomeVisa
CanadaeVisa
GermanyeVisa
FranceeVisa
IndiaeVisa
ChinaeVisa
NigeriaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa
BrazileVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Australia visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Australia.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa00530
Asia00510
Europe00450
North America00230
Oceania10120
South America00120

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 1
eVisa 196
No admission 1

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Australia?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 1 can enter visa-free and 196 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Australia without a visa?

1 passports have visa-free access to Australia, including New Zealand.

Does Australia offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Australia. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a Australia eVisa online?

196 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Australia. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do Pacific passport holders need a visa for Australia?

Of 13 passports from Oceania, 1 can enter Australia visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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