Visa requirements for Australian passport holders are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Australia entering with an Australian passport.
As of 2026, Australian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 182 countries and territories, ranking the Australian passport 7th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.
Besides visa requirements, most countries specify other requirements for the entry of Australian and other citizens into their country. For example, that a prospective entrant has no criminal history or health issues, or that there is evidence of sufficient funds or of a ticket for exit.
Visa requirements map
Visa requirements Each country has a multitude of visa types, each with its particular purpose and requirements. Rules for visits by ordinary passport holders are as follows:
Country / Region Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) Reciprocity In this column, Australia's eVisitor and ETA systems are deemed to be reciprocal to U.S.'s ESTA system, Canada's eTA system and other countries' visa-free programs. 30 days e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). Visa in advance for visitors to Afghanistan must be applied. Due to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens to not visit Afghanistan. 90 days 90 days 30 days 1 month 90 days 180 days 90 days 90 days per entry regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries 30 days 3 months 14 days 30 days Not available at all entry points.Available at Shahjalal International Airport, Shah Amanat International Airport and Osmani International Airport only. 6 months 30 days Must arrive and depart via Minsk International Airport, and not to / from Russia e-Visa can be issued for 30 days and can be used at all international checkpoints, including road and rail. Due to security concerns, as well as Belarus' support of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Belarus. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. Additionally bilateral agreement permits 2 months on top of this. 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period. 90 days 90 days within any 1-year period. 90 days Brazilian authorities have announced that Australian citizens will require a visa beginning 10 April 2025. 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. Due to security concerns, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Burkina Faso. 1 month 30 days Visa is also obtainable online. A tax for a visa on internal flights must be obtained upon arrival into Cameroon. 6 months eTA required if arriving by air. Also, an eTA not required when arriving by car, bus, train or boat (including a cruise ship). 30 days Not available at all entry points.Obtainable at Nelson Mandela International Airport, Cesária Évora Airport, Amílcar Cabral International Airport and Aristides Pereira International Airport. A letter of invitation to the Central African Republic must be applied in advance for 2 weeks upon planned date of travel. Due to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Central African Republic. Due to the significant risk of terrorism, kidnapping, crime and civil unrest, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Chad. 90 days Since the 17th of September 2025, Australians no longer require a visa for stays of up to 90 days 30 days Visa-free from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2026. 90 days 90 days - extendable up to 180 days stay within a 1-year period. 45 days Visa and invitation letters approved via tour operators only. 7 days Visa on arrival at Ndjili International Airport if a letter of invitation (Visa volant) issued by the Ministry of Interior and Security is conferred. Due to security concerns, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo. 90 days 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days The Australian Government advises its citizens to 'exercise a high degree of caution in Cuba due to the threat of violent crime'. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (except the other Nordic countries) 90 days 6 months 90 days 90 daysExtendable length of stay. 30 days Visa-on-arrival costs 30 USD for single entry visa (Tourism). 3 months 30 days A tourist visa for Australian citizens is issued for a stay of 1 month from arrival to Eritrea. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 90 days 4 months 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in metropolitan France, regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries. 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days 1 year 90 days 90 days per entry regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries. Visitors staying longer than 60 days are required to extend their visas at the Immigration Service. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 3 months 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 3 months Due to security concerns, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Haiti. 3 months 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries. 30 days 30 days Visa on arrival is extendable up to 60 days. 30 days Passengers who have already made an application, at least two days before arrival, at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affair's e-Visa website. and present the submission notification at the airport's visa desk may obtain a visa on arrival. Due to security concerns, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Iran. 30 days Due to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Iraq. 3 months 90 days Entry refused to anyone who "knowingly issues a public call for boycotting Israel." 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries. 30 days 90 days 30 days Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge) 30 days 90 days Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda. 90 days Visitors traveling for tourist purposes must hold an authorization to travel, issued by a travel company in Korea (Dem. People's Rep.). Independent travelers must be accompanied by a tour guide at all times. Due to security concerns and the risk of arbitrary detention, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit North Korea. 90 days The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval. 3 months 60 days 30 days within any 60-day period. A single or multiple tourist or business e-Visa for 90 days is also available. 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 1 month Visa extendible for 2 additional months. Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket. Due to security concerns, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Lebanon. 14 days 3 months Currently available only upon arrival at the Roberts International Airport (ROB) in Monrovia. Due to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Libya. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries. 90 days For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD. 30 days 3 months 30 days An average processing time for a tourist visa to Mali upon 3-15 working days is mandatory. Due to security concerns, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Mali. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 30 days Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. 90 days 180 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. 30 days The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has exempted visas for 34 countries from January 2023 to December 2026. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. 3 months 30 days Travelers must pay a fee of 190 USD upon entry. 28 days Due to ongoing civil unrest and armed conflict, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Myanmar. 3 months / 90 days Criminal record and medical fitness certificates are not required for Australian citizens. Australian citizens are given 7 days to pay a fee AU$ 50 per day in procedure for an application of a new visa to Nauru. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (European Netherlands). Indefinitely Australian citizens traveling on an Australian passport may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival entitling the holder to live, work and study indefinitely (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements. May enter using eGate. Electronic Travel Authority not required. International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy not required. 90 days Visa on arrival at Diori Hamani International Airport if a letter of invitation (Visa Volant) issued by the Ministry of Interior is conferred. Due to the political instability, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Niger. 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (except other Nordic countries). 14 days / 30 days 3 months 30 days 90 days 30 days 90 days 90 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. Application of an e-Visa for Australian citizens can be submitted online no later than 4 days before the expected date of entry into Russia. Process in tourist visas for stays with a period of 30 days is acquired. Due to security concerns, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and arbitrary detentions, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Russia. 30 days Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Uganda. 3 months 6 weeks 3 months 90 days 90 days 90 days Non-Muslim residents are prohibited from visiting Mecca and its holy sites. Other religious places may also be restricted to Non-Muslim people. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. 3 months 3 months / 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 3 months 30 days Due to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Somalia. 90 days Due to security concerns, the Australian government advises its citizens not to visit South Sudan. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries. 30 days Visa on arrival if holding letter of invitation registered in the Sudan with a pre-approval from the Foreign Affairs. Registration for a visa is obligatory within 3 days of arrival. It can be completed at entry ports. Visa not required for Sudanese-born citizens.