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.
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 AustraliaDo Australia passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?
| Destination | Entry rule for Australia passports |
|---|---|
| United States of America | eVisa |
| United Kingdom | eVisa |
| Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…) | Visa-free (90 days) |
| Canada | eVisa |
| Japan | Visa-free (90 days) |
| China | Visa-free (30 days) |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa-free (30 days) |
| Turkey | Visa on arrival |
| Thailand | Visa-free (60 days) |
| India | eVisa |
| South Africa | Visa-free (90 days) |
Access by region
Number of destinations in each category for Australia passport holders.
| Region | Visa-free | Visa on arrival | eVisa | Visa required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 14 | 16 | 15 | 9 |
| Asia | 21 | 19 | 7 | 4 |
| Europe | 43 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| North America | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Oceania | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| South America | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Longest visa-free stays
Where Australia passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:
- Georgia — up to 360 days
- Antigua and Barbuda — up to 180 days
- Armenia — up to 180 days
- Barbados — up to 180 days
- Costa Rica — up to 180 days
- Dominica — up to 180 days
- El Salvador — up to 180 days
- Mexico — up to 180 days
Full list of destinations
Visa-free 112
Albania90 days
Andorra90 days
Angola30 days
Antigua and Barbuda180 days
Argentina90 days
Armenia180 days
Austria90 days
Bahamas90 days
Barbados180 days
Belarus30 days
Belgium90 days
Belize
Bolivia90 days
Bosnia and Herz.90 days
Botswana90 days
Brazil90 days
Bulgaria90 days
China30 days
Colombia90 days
Costa Rica180 days
Croatia90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czechia90 days
Denmark90 days
Dominica180 days
Dominican Rep.
Ecuador90 days
El Salvador180 days
Estonia90 days
Fiji120 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Gambia90 days
Georgia360 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Grenada90 days
Guatemala90 days
Guyana90 days
Haiti90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong90 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
Ireland90 days
Israel90 days
Italy90 days
Jamaica
Japan90 days
Kazakhstan30 days
Kiribati90 days
Kosovo90 days
Kyrgyzstan60 days
Latvia90 days
Lesotho
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Macau30 days
Malawi30 days
Malaysia
Malta90 days
Mauritius90 days
Mexico180 days
Micronesia30 days
Moldova90 days
Monaco90 days
Mongolia30 days
Montenegro90 days
Morocco90 days
Namibia90 days
Netherlands90 days
New Zealand
Nicaragua90 days
North Macedonia90 days
Norway90 days
Palestine
Panama90 days
Paraguay90 days
Peru180 days
Philippines30 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Romania90 days
Rwanda30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Lucia42 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
San Marino90 days
Serbia90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
South Africa90 days
South Korea90 days
Spain90 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Taiwan90 days
Tajikistan30 days
Thailand60 days
Tunisia90 days
Ukraine90 days
United Arab Emirates30 days
Uruguay90 days
Uzbekistan30 days
Vanuatu120 days
Vatican City90 days
Venezuela90 days
Zambia90 days
eSwatini30 days
eVisa 28
Visa on arrival 42
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Brunei
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde
Comoros
Djibouti
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
Kuwait
Laos
Lebanon
Madagascar
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mozambique
Nepal
Oman
Palau
Qatar
Samoa
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Solomon Is.
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Tuvalu
Zimbabwe
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.
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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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