United StatesChristmas Island: eTA

United StatesChristmas Island

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Christmas Island?

eTA

United States passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Christmas Island, but no embassy visa.

An electronic travel authorisation must be approved online before departure. No embassy visit.

Source: legislation.gov.au (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementeTA

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Christmas Island83 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Australia passport holders visiting United States: eTA.

Christmas Island drives on the left, the opposite side to United States. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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Frequently asked questions

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Christmas Island?

United States passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Christmas Island, but no embassy visa.

What currency is used in Christmas Island?

Australian dollar (AUD).

Does Christmas Island drive on the same side of the road as United States?

Christmas Island drives on the left, the opposite side to United States. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

How many countries can enter Christmas Island without a visa?

83 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Christmas Island visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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 United States

The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 contiguous states border Canada to the north and Mexico to the south, with the semi-exclave of Alaska in the northwest and the archipelago of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. The United States also asserts sovereignty over five major island territories and various uninhabited islands in Oceania and the Caribbean. It is a megadiverse country, with the world's fourth-largest total area and third-largest population, exceeding 341 million.

CapitalWashington D.C.

RegionNorth America

Population341.8M

Area9,372,610 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+1

Drives on theright

TimezoneNew York (UTC-4)

Nearest airportRonald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 4 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites29

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$90,027 (2025)

Tourist arrivals45M (2020)

Climate in Washington D.C.

Warmest July, coolest December, driest March, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June.

Monthly climate normals for Washington D.C., 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8.6°C	-0.2°C	72mm	188h
February	9.9°C	0.6°C	118mm	172h
March	15.5°C	4.7°C	71mm	223h
April	16.7°C	5.8°C	158mm	239h
May	20.9°C	11.1°C	92mm	304h
June	29°C	18.6°C	98mm	353h
July	32.7°C	22.5°C	168mm	383h
August	28.5°C	20.9°C	449mm	292h
September	24.3°C	15.4°C	173mm	255h
October	19.9°C	10.5°C	158mm	216h
November	15.8°C	6.3°C	194mm	229h
December	8°C	-0.3°C	146mm	196h

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

The United States of America spans a continent and numerous islands: its diverse geography comprises vast uninhabited areas of natural beauty punctuated by cities ringed by sprawling suburbs. Its wide array of tourist destinations includes the skyscrapers of Manhattan and Chicago, the natural wonders of Yellowstone and Alaska, the canyonlands of the Southwest, the towering volcanoes and rugged coastlines of the Pacific Northwest, and the warm, sunny beaches of Florida, Hawaii, and Southern California.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cahokia
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Chaco Culture World Heritage Site
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Everglades National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks
Independence Hall

Upcoming public holidays

November 11, 2026Veterans Day

November 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

Full source list on About.

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 ≈ 1.44 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	27.3°C	25.5°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	24.7°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

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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