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Visa requirements for Christmas Island

Who can enter Christmas Island, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 14, 2026.

Passport holders from 83 countries can enter Christmas Island without a visa in advance. 0 have full visa-free access; 83 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.

0 visa-free
0 on arrival
83 eTA
0 e-visa
160 visa required

Electronic travel authorisation

83 nationalities

Visa required in advance

160 nationalities

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Christmas Island?

It depends on your passport. 83 nationalities can enter Christmas Island 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 Christmas Island?

April, June, July, August, September, October, November, based on Christmas Island's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.

What currency is used in Christmas Island?

Australian dollar (AUD). 1 USD is approximately 1.43 AUD.

What side of the road does Christmas Island drive on?

Christmas Island drives on the left.

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 Christmas Island

Christmas Island, officially the Territory of Christmas Island, is an Australian external territory in the Indian Ocean comprising the island of the same name. It is about 350 kilometres south of Java and Sumatra and about 1,550 km north-west of the closest point on the Australian mainland. It has an area of 135 square kilometres (52 sq mi). Christmas Island's geographic isolation and history of minimal human disturbance has led to a high level of endemism among its flora and fauna, which is of interest to scientists and naturalists. The territory derives its name from its discovery on Christmas Day 1643 by Captain William Mynors.

RegionAustralia and New Zealand

Area135 km²

CurrencyAustralian dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.43 AUD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+61

Drives on theleft

Climate in Christmas Island

Warmest April, coolest August, driest September, sunniest August. Best time to visit: April, June, July, August, September, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for Christmas Island, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	26.6°C	25.1°C	125mm	334h
February	26.8°C	25.1°C	151mm	326h
March	26.8°C	25°C	259mm	317h
April	27.2°C	25.6°C	110mm	335h
May	26.7°C	25.2°C	189mm	278h
June	25.7°C	24.6°C	42mm	330h
July	25.2°C	24°C	34mm	344h
August	24.5°C	23.5°C	40mm	357h
September	24.7°C	23.8°C	18mm	353h
October	24.6°C	23.6°C	64mm	350h
November	25.7°C	24.6°C	25mm	355h
December	25.3°C	24°C	351mm	308h

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

Christmas Island is one of the islands of the Indian Ocean in Southeast Asia. It is south of Indonesia and some 1,550 km northwest of Australia, of which it is a territory. It was home to about 1,800 people in 2016, a mix of Straits Chinese, Malay, Australian and other ethnic groups.

Upcoming public holidays

October 5, 2026Territory Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

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