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Visa requirements for Australia

Who can enter Australia, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.

Passport holders from 87 countries can enter Australia without a visa in advance. 0 have full visa-free access; 87 more can get a visa on arrival or use an electronic travel authorisation. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

Australia publishes rules for 239 of the 242 nationalities we track. The other 3 are not individually listed in an official Australia source, so this page does not show an answer for them. Assume a visa is required and confirm with the nearest Australia embassy before you travel.

0 visa-free
4 on arrival
83 eTA
0 e-visa
152 visa required

239 nationalities

Visa on arrival

4 nationalities

Electronic travel authorisation

83 nationalities

Visa required in advance

152 nationalities

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Australia

Australia has 21 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Australian Convict Sites
Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte)
Budj Bim
Gondwana Rainforests of Australia
Great Barrier Reef
Greater Blue Mountains Area
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
K'gari
Kakadu National Park
Lord Howe Island Group
Macquarie Island
Murujuga National Park
Ningaloo Reef
Purnululu National Park
Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens
Shark Bay
Sydney Opera House
Tasmanian Wilderness
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park
Wet Tropics of Queensland
Willandra Lakes Region

Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.

Nearby destinations

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Australia?

It depends on your passport. 87 nationalities can enter Australia without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.

What is the best time to visit Australia?

January, based on Canberra's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.

What currency is used in Australia?

Australian dollar (AUD). 1 USD is approximately 1.44 AUD.

What side of the road does Australia drive on?

Australia drives on the left.

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Australia have?

21: Australian Convict Sites, Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte), Budj Bim, Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, Great Barrier Reef, Greater Blue Mountains Area, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, K'gari, and more.

What is the emergency number in Australia?

000.

What time zone is Australia in?

Sydney (UTC+11).

What is the nearest airport to Canberra?

Canberra Airport (CBR), about 7 km away.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Australia

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It has a land area of 7,688,287 km2 (2,968,464 sq mi), making it the sixth-largest country in the world, and is the world's flattest and driest inhabited continent. It is a megadiverse country, and its size gives it a wide variety of landscapes and climates, including large deserts centrally and tropical rainforests along the coast.

CapitalCanberra

RegionAustralia and New Zealand

Population27.6M

Area7,692,024 km²

CurrencyAustralian dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.44 AUD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+61

Drives on theleft

TimezoneSydney (UTC+11)

Nearest airportCanberra Airport (CBR), 7 km

Emergency number000

UNESCO sites21

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$65,130 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.8M (2020)

Climate in Canberra

Warmest January, coolest August, driest May, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January.

Monthly climate normals for Canberra, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.6°C	15.4°C	35mm	385h
February	25.6°C	14.8°C	111mm	314h
March	22°C	11°C	70mm	307h
April	17.8°C	8.3°C	75mm	244h
May	13.4°C	3.8°C	25mm	273h
June	11.8°C	2.2°C	53mm	243h
July	11.4°C	2.1°C	62mm	244h
August	11.3°C	1.9°C	131mm	254h
September	15.8°C	5.3°C	62mm	287h
October	18.8°C	8.6°C	141mm	280h
November	24.3°C	10.9°C	58mm	359h
December	23.7°C	11.7°C	70mm	373h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

There is nowhere else quite like Australia, nicknamed the Land Down Under, the only country that has a whole continent to itself. With Indigenous cultures that go back over 65,000 years and truly global immigration in modern times, the country is famous for its natural wonders, wide open spaces, beaches, deserts, "the bush", and "the Outback". However, it is also highly urbanised, with an array of cosmopolitan cities – the largest and most famous being Sydney, situated on one of the most famous harbours in the world.

Upcoming public holidays

November 3, 2026Melbourne Cup

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 28, 2026Boxing Day

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