AustraliaEntry and visas

Australia entry rules

Citizens of the EU, the UK, the US and Canada need an electronic travel authorisation, applied for online before the trip: the stay is up to 90 days. Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, Türkiye and Serbia apply for an e-visa online in advance.

Checked against official sources on 9 October 2026.

Entry rules by passport

For a tourist trip. Checked on 9 October 2026 against the official sources listed below the table.

Passport	Entry	Stay	Conditions
Russia	e-Visa	90 days	Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.Source: Visitor 600
Belarus	e-Visa	90 days	Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.Source: Visitor 600
Ukraine	e-Visa	90 days	Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.Source: Visitor 600
Kazakhstan	e-Visa	90 days	Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.Source: Visitor 600
Uzbekistan	e-Visa	90 days	Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.Source: Visitor 600
Kyrgyzstan	e-Visa	90 days	Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.Source: Visitor 600
Tajikistan	e-Visa	90 days	Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.Source: Visitor 600
Turkmenistan	e-Visa	90 days	Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.Source: Visitor 600
Armenia	e-Visa	90 days	Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.Source: Visitor 600
Azerbaijan	e-Visa	90 days	Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.Source: Visitor 600
Georgia	e-Visa	90 days	Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.Source: Visitor 600
Moldova	e-Visa	90 days	Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.Source: Visitor 600
Israel	e-Visa	90 days	Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.Source: Visitor 600
EU countries	Visa-free with ETA	90 days	eVisitor (subclass 651), free for all 27 countries, up to 3 months per entry; citizens of 15 EU countries may use an ETA instead (AUD 20, ≈$14).Source: eVisitor 651
United Kingdom	Visa-free with ETA	90 days	Free eVisitor (subclass 651) or an ETA (subclass 601) via the app for AUD 20 (≈$14); up to 3 months per entry.Source: eVisitor 651
United States	Visa-free with ETA	90 days	ETA (subclass 601) via the Australian ETA app, AUD 20 (≈$14) service fee; valid 12 months, up to 3 months per entry.Source: ETA 601
Canada	Visa-free with ETA	90 days	ETA (subclass 601) via the Australian ETA app, AUD 20 (≈$14) service fee; valid 12 months, up to 3 months per entry.Source: ETA 601
Turkey	e-Visa	90 days	Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.Source: Visitor 600
Serbia	e-Visa	90 days	Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.Source: Visitor 600

Russiae-Visa
90 days. Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.
Source: Visitor 600
Belaruse-Visa
90 days. Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.
Source: Visitor 600
Ukrainee-Visa
90 days. Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.
Source: Visitor 600
Kazakhstane-Visa
90 days. Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.
Source: Visitor 600
Uzbekistane-Visa
90 days. Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.
Source: Visitor 600
Kyrgyzstane-Visa
90 days. Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.
Source: Visitor 600
Tajikistane-Visa
90 days. Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.
Source: Visitor 600
Turkmenistane-Visa
90 days. Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.
Source: Visitor 600
Armeniae-Visa
90 days. Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.
Source: Visitor 600
Azerbaijane-Visa
90 days. Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.
Source: Visitor 600
Georgiae-Visa
90 days. Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.
Source: Visitor 600
Moldovae-Visa
90 days. Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.
Source: Visitor 600
Israele-Visa
90 days. Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.
Source: Visitor 600
EU countriesVisa-free with ETA
90 days. eVisitor (subclass 651), free for all 27 countries, up to 3 months per entry; citizens of 15 EU countries may use an ETA instead (AUD 20, ≈$14).
Source: eVisitor 651
United KingdomVisa-free with ETA
90 days. Free eVisitor (subclass 651) or an ETA (subclass 601) via the app for AUD 20 (≈$14); up to 3 months per entry.
Source: eVisitor 651
United StatesVisa-free with ETA
90 days. ETA (subclass 601) via the Australian ETA app, AUD 20 (≈$14) service fee; valid 12 months, up to 3 months per entry.
Source: ETA 601
CanadaVisa-free with ETA
90 days. ETA (subclass 601) via the Australian ETA app, AUD 20 (≈$14) service fee; valid 12 months, up to 3 months per entry.
Source: ETA 601
Turkeye-Visa
90 days. Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.
Source: Visitor 600
Serbiae-Visa
90 days. Visitor 600 online: AUD 250 (≈ $174); usually 3 months.
Source: Visitor 600

Sources: Home Affairs — Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream: online application, usually 3 months · Home Affairs — eVisitor (subclass 651): free for EU and UK citizens, 3 months per entry · Home Affairs — ETA (subclass 601): eligible passports, AUD 20 app fee, 3 months per entry

What is checked at the border

A valid passport linked to your visa. If the visa was granted on an older passport, bring that one too.
An ETA works only with the passport it was issued for: a new passport means a new ETA.
An Incoming Passenger Card, filled in and shown at the border.
Cash: there is no limit, but amounts of AUD 10,000 (≈$6,900) or more must be declared.
Purpose of the trip: if you visit often or stay for long periods, you may be asked about your travel purpose next time you enter.

How to extend your stay

An ETA, eVisitor or Visitor 600 cannot be extended — you need a new visa. From inside Australia you can apply for a Visitor 600 (Tourist stream, apply in Australia) unless your visa has condition 8503 'No further stay'. The charge is AUD 630 (≈$437); you must stay in Australia while it is decided.

Overstay penalties

Once the visa ends you are unlawful: you can be detained and removed, and the removal costs are charged to you. If you overstay by more than 28 days, you may be refused new visas for up to 3 years; a waiver is possible only for compelling reasons.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Australia?

Citizens of the EU, the UK, the US and Canada apply for an electronic travel authorisation. Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, Türkiye and Serbia apply for an e-visa in advance.

How long can I stay in Australia without a visa?

90 days for citizens of the EU, the UK, the US and Canada.

Can the stay be extended?

What happens if I overstay?

What is checked on entry to Australia?

A valid passport linked to your visa. If the visa was granted on an older passport, bring that one too. An ETA works only with the passport it was issued for: a new passport means a new ETA. An Incoming Passenger Card, filled in and shown at the border. Cash: there is no limit, but amounts of AUD 10,000 (≈$6,900) or more must be declared. Purpose of the trip: if you visit often or stay for long periods, you may be asked about your travel purpose next time you enter.

How can I stay in Australia longer?

A visa-free stay does not give the right to live in the country. A longer stay needs a long-term visa or a residence permit: skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) — permanent residence for invited skilled workers, skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) — permanent residence for skilled workers nominated by a state or territory, skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) — temporary work visa sponsored by an employer, student visa (subclass 500), partner visa (subclasses 820 and 801) — for spouses and partners of citizens and permanent residents, national Innovation visa (subclass 858) — permanent visa for people with an exceptional record of achievement.

Sources

Checked on 9 October 2026. Entry rules change: check them on the consulate website before you travel.