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Australia passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Australia passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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112Visa-free
28eVisa
42Visa on arrival
16Visa required

Australia passport at a glance

With a Australia passport you can enter 112 destinations visa-free and 42 with a visa on arrival, so 154 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 28 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 16 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Australia

Do Australia passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Australia passports
United States of AmericaeVisa
United KingdomeVisa
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa-free (90 days)
CanadaeVisa
JapanVisa-free (90 days)
ChinaVisa-free (30 days)
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free (30 days)
TurkeyVisa on arrival
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Australia passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa1416159
Asia211974
Europe43011
North America19130
Oceania5611
South America10011

Longest visa-free stays

Where Australia passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 112
eVisa 28
Visa on arrival 42
Visa required 16

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Australia passport holders visit without a visa?

Australia passport holders can visit 112 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea and others. Adding the 42 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 154 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Australia passport holders?

42 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Australia passport holders, including Turkey, Indonesia, Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Oman and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Australia passport holders travel with an eVisa?

28 destinations let Australia passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Kenya, Vietnam, Chile, United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, India, Azerbaijan and others.

Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Australia passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Australia passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Australia passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Australia passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Australia passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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