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Australian passport: 137 visa-free destinations

Holders of a Australia passport have easy entry to 137 countries — 111 visa-free and 26 with visa on arrival. Below is the full, sourced list plus e-visa and visa-required countries.

111visa-free
26visa on arrival
46e-visa
15visa required

Visa-free destinations

Countries a Australian passport holder can enter without arranging any visa in advance. Day-limit shown where available.

  • Albania✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens may enter Albania without a visa for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
    Official source ↗
  • Andorra✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian tourists may enter Andorra visa-free for stays up to 90 days via the Schengen Visa Waiver Agreement; entry only possible through Spain or France.
    Official source ↗
  • Antigua and Barbuda✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders can visit visa-free; maximum stay is 90 days on entry, though longer extensions may be possible with application.
    Official source ↗
  • Argentina✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens do not require a visa to enter Argentina as tourists for stays up to 90 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Armenia✓
    Visa-free · 180 days
    Australian passport holders are on Armenia's visa-free list and can stay up to 180 days per year.
    Official source ↗
  • Austria✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders can enter Austria visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism.
    Official source ↗
  • Bahamas✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens do not require a visa for tourist visits; visa-free entry for up to 90 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Barbados✓
    Visa-free · 180 days
    Australian passport holders enter visa-free for up to 6 months.
    Official source ↗
  • Belgium✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens can enter visa-free for up to 90 days within any 6-month period; passport must be valid for 3+ months beyond departure.
    Official source ↗
  • Belize✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian passport holders are visa-free for tourist visits up to 30 days; longer stays require immigration office re-entry permit.
    Official source ↗
  • Bolivia✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens may enter visa-free for up to 90 days per calendar year; initial 30-day stay on arrival, extendable to 90 days maximum.
    Official source ↗
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders do not require a visa for stays up to 90 days within a six-month period.
    Official source ↗
  • Botswana✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens do not require a visa to enter Botswana as tourists and are permitted to stay for up to 90 days within a 365-day period.
    Official source ↗
  • Brunei✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian passport holders classified as Category D and do not require visas to enter Brunei. Standard tourist stay duration is 30 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Bulgaria✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period as part of Schengen Area; passport must be valid 3+ months beyond intended stay with 2+ blank pages.
    Official source ↗
  • Chile✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens are visa-free for tourism; tourist card issued at arrival valid for up to 90 days, extendable once in-country.
    Official source ↗
  • China✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian ordinary passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism purposes; valid through 31 December 2026.
    Official source ↗
  • Colombia✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    No visa required for Australian citizens; visa-free entry for up to 90 days as tourists. Valid passport required for 6 months beyond stay.
    Official source ↗
  • Costa Rica✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens enter visa-free and typically receive 90 days; exact duration at discretion of immigration official at entry.
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  • Croatia✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens do not require a visa for tourism; visa-free entry for up to 90 days within 180 days (Schengen area).
    Official source ↗
  • Cyprus✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens are not required to have a visa for a stay of up to 90 days as bona fide tourists.
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  • Czech Republic✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders can stay visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen area, including Czech Republic.
    Official source ↗
  • Denmark✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens can enter Denmark visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period as part of Schengen; passport must be valid for 3 months past departure.
    Official source ↗
  • Dominica✓
    Visa-free · 180 days
    Visa-free entry for up to 6 months with return/onward ticket and proof of accommodation and funds.
    Official source ↗
  • Dominican Republic✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens do not require a tourist visa; visa-free entry for up to 90 days with valid passport.
    Official source ↗
  • Ecuador✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens do not require a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days in any 12-month period; passport must be valid for 6 months.
    Official source ↗
  • El Salvador✓
    Visa-free · 180 days
    Australian passport holders can enter visa-free; tourist card required upon arrival ($12 fee).
    Official source ↗
  • Estonia✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens can visit Estonia visa-free for up to 90 days per 180-day period.
    Official source ↗
  • Fiji✓
    Visa-free · 120 days
    Australian citizens are visa-exempt and receive a visitor permit on arrival valid for up to four months.
    Official source ↗
  • Finland✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens are visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the Schengen agreement.
    Official source ↗
  • France✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens are authorized to enter and stay in France without a visa for 90 days within any 180-day period under Schengen rules.
    Official source ↗
  • Gambia✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens as Commonwealth members do not require a visa for stays up to 90 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Georgia✓
    Visa-free · 365 days
    Australian citizens are listed in Government of Georgia Ordinance No. 255 as permitted visa-free entry for up to one full year.
    Official source ↗
  • Germany✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens are visa-free for up to 90 days in a 180-day period under a bilateral visa exemption agreement.
    Official source ↗
  • Greece✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders may enter Greece visa-free for tourism purposes for 90 days within any 6-month period.
    Official source ↗
  • Grenada✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens as British Commonwealth members are visa-exempt; maximum 3-month tourist stay.
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  • Guatemala✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens are Category A visa-exempt; receive 90-day tourist stamp on arrival.
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  • Guyana✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens do not require a visa to enter Guyana; visa-free entry allowed for up to 90 days.
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  • Haiti✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Visa-free entry for up to 90 days; $10 USD tourist fee required at arrival.
    Official source ↗
  • Honduras✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens are visa-exempt for tourism; 90-day tourist stay allowed under Central America-4 agreement.
    Official source ↗
  • Hong Kong✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders can enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to 90 days without advance visa application.
    Official source ↗
  • Hungary✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Visa-free entry for up to 90 days in any 180-day period under Schengen Area agreement; biometric registration required on arrival.
    Official source ↗
  • Iceland✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders are visa-free for up to 90 days within 180 days as part of the Schengen Area agreement.
    Official source ↗
  • Ireland✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders are visa-free for Ireland; valid passport required with one blank page for entry.
    Official source ↗
  • Italy✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens can travel to Italy visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days within the Schengen Area.
    Official source ↗
  • Jamaica✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens do not require a visa and may stay up to 90 days visa-free as tourists.
    Official source ↗
  • Japan✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens may enter Japan visa-free for tourism and stay up to 90 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Kazakhstan✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian passport holders enjoy visa-free entry for up to 30 calendar days per entry for tourist purposes under Kazakhstan's unilateral visa-free regime (as of January 1, 2022).
    Official source ↗
  • Kiribati✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    No tourist visa required for stays up to 30 days; valid passport (6+ months) and return/onward ticket required.
    Official source ↗
  • Kosovo✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens are exempt from visa requirements and may enter Kosovo visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
    Official source ↗
  • Kyrgyzstan✓
    Visa-free · 60 days
    Australian citizens are visa-exempt and may enter Kyrgyzstan for up to 60 days without a visa.
    Official source ↗
  • Latvia✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders may enter Latvia visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Electronic Travel Declaration required from September 1, 2025.
    Official source ↗
  • Lesotho✓
    Visa-free · 14 days
    Australian citizens are visa-free for stays of 14 days or less; visa required for longer visits.
    Official source ↗
  • Liechtenstein✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens are visa-exempt for short-term stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area, which includes Liechtenstein.
    Official source ↗
  • Lithuania✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens are visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period in Lithuania.
    Official source ↗
  • Luxembourg✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens are visa-free for Schengen area including Luxembourg for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; ETIAS required from 2026.
    Official source ↗
  • Macao✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian passport holders are exempt from visa requirements; tourist stay permitted for up to 30 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Malaysia✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders receive visa-free entry for up to 90 days for tourism; passport must be valid 6+ months with two blank pages.
    Official source ↗
  • Malta✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens are visa-exempt for short stays up to 90 days within 180 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Mauritius✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders receive visa-free entry for up to 90 days upon arrival; must complete Mauritius All-in-One Digital Travel Form.
    Official source ↗
  • Mexico✓
    Visa-free · 180 days
    Australian passport holders can enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism purposes with no advance visa application required.
    Official source ↗
  • Micronesia✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian citizens are visa-exempt and may enter for up to 30 days with valid passport, funds, and proof of onward travel.
    Official source ↗
  • Moldova✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders can enter Moldova visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
    Official source ↗
  • Monaco✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens are visa-free for the Schengen area, including Monaco, for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
    Official source ↗
  • Mongolia✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian tourists can enter Mongolia visa-free for up to 30 days as part of the temporary visa exemption scheme; must register with Immigration Agency within 48 hours of arrival.
    Official source ↗
  • Montenegro✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens are visa-free and can stay up to 90 days in a 180-day period.
    Official source ↗
  • Morocco
    Visa-free · 90 days
  • Netherlands✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders are visa-free for the Netherlands and can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period within the Schengen area.
    Official source ↗
  • New Zealand✓
    Visa-free
    Australian citizens enter visa-free and receive a resident visa upon arrival; no advance visa application required.
    Official source ↗
  • Nicaragua✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens are visa-free for up to 90 days; tourist card (US$10) required on arrival.
    Official source ↗
  • North Macedonia✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens do not require a visa and can stay visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
    Official source ↗
  • Norway✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens can visit Norway visa-free for up to 90 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Oman✓
    Visa-free · 14 days
    Australian citizens are visa-exempt for up to 14 days; requires valid passport (6+ months), return ticket, hotel booking, and health insurance.
    Official source ↗
  • Palestine
    Visa-free
  • Panama✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens do not require a visa for tourist entry to Panama; 90-day maximum stay granted upon arrival.
    Official source ↗
  • Paraguay✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders can enter Paraguay visa-free for tourism up to 90 days (Law No. 7314, valid until 13/08/2027).
    Official source ↗
  • Peru✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders can enter visa-free and receive a tourist permit upon arrival for up to 90 days; maximum 183 days per year.
    Official source ↗
  • Philippines✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian passport holders are visa-free for stays up to 30 days; passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
    Official source ↗
  • Poland✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens can visit Poland visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period for tourism purposes.
    Official source ↗
  • Portugal✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens authorized to stay visa-free in Schengen zone for maximum 90 days per 180-day period.
    Official source ↗
  • Qatar✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian passport holders enter visa-free for 30 days; one-time extension available for additional 30 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Romania✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens can enter Romania visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period as Romania is in the Schengen area.
    Official source ↗
  • Saint Lucia✓
    Visa-free · 42 days
    Australian citizens can visit visa-free for up to 6 weeks (42 days); passport must be valid for 6+ months.
    Official source ↗
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens do not require a pre-entry visa; maximum stay typically up to 90 days determined by immigration on arrival.
    Official source ↗
  • San Marino✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens can enter San Marino visa-free as tourists for up to 90 days within any 180-day period; San Marino uses Italy's Schengen border.
    Official source ↗
  • Serbia✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    No visa required for visits up to 90 days in a 6-month period from date of first entry.
    Official source ↗
  • Seychelles✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Visa-free entry; Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) required before departure; visitor permit issued on arrival for up to 3 months.
    Official source ↗
  • Singapore✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders do not require a visa for tourist visits; they receive a Visit Pass upon arrival valid for up to 90 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Slovakia✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens can stay visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
    Official source ↗
  • Slovenia✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens do not need a visa for short stays up to 90 days in Slovenia.
    Official source ↗
  • Solomon Islands✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Border visa issued on arrival for up to 30 days; extendable to 3 months with advance application to Ministry of Commerce.
    Official source ↗
  • South Africa✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens do not require a visa for tourism purposes in South Africa for up to 90 days.
    Official source ↗
  • South Korea✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders are exempt from K-ETA until 31 December 2026; can stay visa-free for up to 90 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Spain✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens are visa-free to enter Spain (Schengen area) for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism.
    Official source ↗
  • Swaziland✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian citizens are exempt from visa requirements for tourist visits up to 30 days; Australia is not listed among countries requiring visas per official government policy.
    Official source ↗
  • Sweden✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders are visa-free for up to 90 days in a 180-day period within the Schengen area.
    Official source ↗
  • Switzerland✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens are visa-free to Switzerland since 1 January 2022; 90-day limit per 180-day period in Schengen Area.
    Official source ↗
  • Taiwan✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders are visa-exempt for tourist stays up to 90 days; passport must be valid for at least 6 months and confirmed return/onward travel required.
    Official source ↗
  • Tajikistan✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian citizens can enter visa-free for up to 30 days; registration required if staying over 10 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Thailand✓
    Visa-free · 60 days
    Australian tourists can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days for tourism purposes; extendable for additional 30 days at immigration office.
    Official source ↗
  • Tunisia✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens can enter Tunisia without a visa for up to 90 days; passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival.
    Official source ↗
  • Turkey✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Ordinary Australian passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for tourism and transit for up to 90 days within any 180-day period (effective April 17, 2026).
    Official source ↗
  • Tuvalu✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Visa-free entry; entry permits for up to 30 days issued automatically upon arrival with valid passport (6+ months validity), proof of sufficient funds, and return/onward ticket.
    Official source ↗
  • Ukraine✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
    Official source ↗
  • United Arab Emirates✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens can enter the UAE visa-free for 90 days per 180-day period with no advance visa required.
    Official source ↗
  • Uruguay✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Visa-free entry for up to 90 days on a tourist passport; passport must be valid at time of entry.
    Official source ↗
  • Uzbekistan✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian citizens are visa-free for up to 30 days; longer stays require prior visa application.
    Official source ↗
  • Vanuatu✓
    Visa-free · 120 days
    Australian citizens are visa-exempt for tourist stays up to 120 days in Vanuatu; tourist permit issued on arrival.
    Official source ↗
  • Vatican✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens enter visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under Schengen rules.
    Official source ↗
  • Venezuela✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australia listed on Venezuelan visa exemption for tourism entry by air; no visa required.
    Official source ↗
  • Zambia✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders are visa-free and can stay up to 90 days in any 12-month period.
    Official source ↗

Visa on arrival

Visa issued at the border — typically quick, fee-paid, and no embassy visit required. Still bring passport photos, proof of onward travel, and hotel bookings.

  • Bangladesh✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Visa on arrival available for Australian tourists; valid for up to 30 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Burundi✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Visa on arrival available at Bujumbura Airport for USD 90, valid for 30 days; online application also available.
    Official source ↗
  • Comoros✓
    Visa-free · 45 days
    Visa on arrival available for 45 days (€60) at entry points for tourists.
    Official source ↗
  • Guinea-Bissau✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens can obtain a visa on arrival valid for 90 days; yellow fever vaccination certificate required.
    Official source ↗
  • Lebanon✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Cost-free visa of one month upon arrival at Lebanese border, extendable to three months.
    Official source ↗
  • Liberia✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Visa on Arrival available online for Australian citizens; stay duration determined by immigration officer (30 or 90 days upon arrival).
    Official source ↗
  • Madagascar✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Tourist visa for up to 30 days can be obtained on arrival at international airports/ports or via eVisa before travel.
    Official source ↗
  • Maldives✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Free 30-day tourist visa issued on arrival; no pre-approval required for Australian citizens.
    Official source ↗
  • Marshall Islands✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Visa on arrival valid for 30 days; health clearance and police record required upon arrival.
    Official source ↗
  • Namibia✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Visa on arrival (online pre-approval required via eservices.mhaiss.gov.na before travel; cannot be obtained at border as of April 1, 2025).
    Official source ↗
  • Nepal✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Visa on arrival available for Australian citizens; tourist visas issued for 15, 30, or 90 days (multiple entry).
    Official source ↗
  • Palau✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Tourist visa available on arrival; valid for 30 days, extendable for two additional 30-day periods.
    Official source ↗
  • Rwanda✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian passport holders as Commonwealth citizens receive visa on arrival with waived fees for 30 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Samoa✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens receive a complimentary 90-day visitor permit on arrival; must present valid passport (6+ months), onward travel proof, and proof of sufficient funds.
    Official source ↗
  • Tanzania✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens can obtain an Ordinary Visa (Tourist) upon arrival or apply online; valid up to 90 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Timor-Leste✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Visa on arrival at Timor-Leste entry point; 30-day tourist visa for USD 30, extendable once for another 30 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Tonga✓
    Visa-free · 31 days
    Australian citizens receive a free visa on arrival valid for 31 days, extendable to 6 months upon request with Tongan immigration.
    Official source ↗
  • Trinidad and Tobago✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens obtain a Waiver of the Visa on arrival for up to 90 days (TT$400 fee required).
    Official source ↗
  • Turkmenistan✓
    Visa-free · 10 days
    Visa on arrival at Ashgabat airport; requires prior letter of invitation from licensed travel agency; valid 10 days (extendable).
    Official source ↗
  • Zimbabwe✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Single-entry visa on arrival (US$30) valid for 30 days, with option for pre-travel application through embassy.
    Official source ↗
  • Canada✓
    Visa-free · 180 days
    Australian citizens are visa-exempt and require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to Canada; eTA costs CAD $7 and is valid for up to 5 years.
    Official source ↗
  • Israel✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens must obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) before traveling; valid for 2 years or passport expiration, whichever is first.
    Official source ↗
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens can visit visa-free for up to 90 days but must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) online before arrival via knatravelform.kn.
    Official source ↗
  • Sri Lanka✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before arrival; initially valid for 30 days from entry.
    Official source ↗
  • United Kingdom✓
    Visa-free · 180 days
    Australian passport holders require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK for tourism, visiting family, or business for up to 6 months.
    Official source ↗
  • United States✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens eligible for Visa Waiver Program; ESTA approval required before travel, no visa needed.
    Official source ↗

e-Visa destinations

Apply online before you travel. Usually approved within a few days, cheaper and faster than an embassy visa.

  • Azerbaijan✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Electronic visa available online via ASAN Visa system; allows up to 30 days stay; processing time 1-3 days.
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  • Bahrain✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    E-visa available online at official government portal; tourist stay up to 30 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Belarus✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian citizens must apply for a single-entry e-visa valid up to 30 days for tourism; processed within 7 calendar days at a cost of 60 EUR.
    Official source ↗
  • Benin✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian tourists must apply for an eVisa online 7-90 days before travel; visas not available upon arrival.
    Official source ↗
  • Bhutan✓
    e-Visa
    E-visa required; apply online before arrival via official tourism portal. Sustainable Development Fee of US$100 per day applies.
    Official source ↗
  • Brazil✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens must obtain an Electronic Visitor Visa (eVisa) before travel through the official VFS platform at brazil.vfsevisa.com for tourist stays up to 90 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Burkina Faso✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens require an eVisa for tourism; maximum stay is 90 days. Apply online through the official Burkina Faso eVisa portal.
    Official source ↗
  • Cambodia✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian citizens require a tourist e-visa (apply at evisa.gov.kh) or visa on arrival; valid for 30 days stay.
    Official source ↗
  • Cameroon✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    E-visa required; apply online at official portal evisacam.cm for short-stay tourist visits (up to 90 days).
    Official source ↗
  • Chad✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    E-visa required; multiple-entry visa valid for 90 days. Apply online through official Chad e-visa portal.
    Official source ↗
  • Congo✓
    Visa-free · 7 days
    Australian tourists must obtain an e-Visa (ordinary flying visa) online before travel; standard e-visa allows 7-day stay with 90-day validity from issuance.
    Official source ↗
  • Cuba✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens require a Cuba e-Visa, applied online before travel; single entry valid for up to 90 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Djibouti✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    E-visa required for tourism; valid for 30 days single entry; Australian citizens eligible.
    Official source ↗
  • DR Congo✓
    Visa-free · 7 days
    Australian citizens must obtain an e-visa online before traveling; tourists can stay up to 7 days with single-entry validity of 90 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Egypt✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian tourists can obtain an e-visa online (USD 25, 3-7 business days) or visa on arrival at airport; maximum stay 30 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Equatorial Guinea✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens must obtain an e-Visa prior to arrival for tourist visits; valid for up to 90 days from entry date.
    Official source ↗
  • Ethiopia✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian citizens must obtain an eVisa online before travel; 30-day tourist visa available with 1-3 business day processing.
    Official source ↗
  • Gabon✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian G20 nationals no longer visa-exempt; must apply for e-Visa online via DGDI portal before air travel to Gabon.
    Official source ↗
  • Guinea✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    E-visa required; apply online at Guinea's official portal; valid for up to 90 days.
    Official source ↗
  • India✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian citizens can apply for e-Tourist Visa online; 30-day option available with double entry, or longer validity options (1-year/5-year) with max 180 days per calendar year.
    Official source ↗
  • Indonesia✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Electronic Visitor Visa (e-VoA) single-entry; 30-day stay permitted; costs IDR 500,000.
    Official source ↗
  • Iran✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    e-Visa required; valid for 30 days initially, extendable up to 90 days total. Passport must be valid 6+ months beyond stay.
    Official source ↗
  • Iraq✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian citizens must obtain electronic entry visa (e-visa) through https://eservice.evisa.iq before travel; tourist visa allows one month stay.
    Official source ↗
  • Ivory Coast✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens are eligible for online e-visa through snedai.com; valid 90 days, multiple entry, must be picked up at Port Bouet Airport Abidjan.
    Official source ↗
  • Jordan✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian citizens can apply online for e-visa (30 days) or obtain visa on arrival at airport for JOD 40.
    Official source ↗
  • Kenya✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens require an e-visa (apply online at evisa.go.ke) or can obtain a visa on arrival; tourist stay up to 90 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Kuwait✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian citizens can apply for Kuwait eVisa online; maximum stay is 30 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Laos✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Tourist e-visa (T-B3) valid for 30 days; single-entry; must enter within 60 days of issue.
    Official source ↗
  • Libya✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Tourist e-visa available for $63 USD; single entry, 30-day stay within 90-day validity period.
    Official source ↗
  • Malawi✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens require an e-visa, valid for 3 months from issue date. Visa policy changed January 3, 2026; Australia is no longer visa-exempt.
    Official source ↗
  • Mali✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    E-visa required; apply online through Mali's official Ministry of Foreign Affairs digital visa portal; allows up to 90 days stay for tourists.
    Official source ↗
  • Mauritania✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian passport holders are not visa-exempt and must apply for an e-visa online through ANRPTS before traveling to Mauritania.
    Official source ↗
  • Mozambique✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian citizens require a tourism e-visa; can apply online through the official Mozambique eVisa portal (evisa.gov.mz).
    Official source ↗
  • Myanmar✓
    Visa-free · 28 days
    Australian tourists require an e-visa allowing 28 days stay; apply online before travel at the Myanmar immigration website.
    Official source ↗
  • Nigeria✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Single-entry, 30-day e-visa for tourism. Apply online at evisa.immigration.gov.ng with valid passport, return ticket, accommodation proof, and bank statement.
    Official source ↗
  • Pakistan✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian citizens can apply for Pakistan e-visa online; single-entry tourist visa valid for 30 days maximum stay within 90-day validity period.
    Official source ↗
  • Papua New Guinea✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian citizens must apply online for e-visa through the PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority before travel; visa on arrival not available.
    Official source ↗
  • Sao Tome and Principe✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian citizens require an e-visa; initial stay up to 30 days, extendable once for up to 60 additional days.
    Official source ↗
  • Saudi Arabia✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens must apply online for a Saudi tourist eVisa (multiple-entry, 1-year validity); each visit permits up to 90 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Sierra Leone✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    E-visa recommended online application; visa on arrival also available but not recommended for airline compliance.
    Official source ↗
  • Somalia✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Electronic visa (eVisa) required; apply online before travel via eTAS system; mandatory since September 1, 2025.
    Official source ↗
  • South Sudan✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian citizens require an e-visa applied online; standard single-entry permit valid for 30 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Suriname✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens require an e-visa; visa exemption does not apply to Oceania nationals.
    Official source ↗
  • Togo✓
    Visa-free · 15 days
    E-visa required; single-entry tourist visa valid for 15 days, must be obtained before arrival through Togo's e-visa system.
    Official source ↗
  • Uganda✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    E-visa required; apply online at least 10 days before travel. Yellow fever vaccination mandatory.
    Official source ↗
  • Vietnam✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Australian citizens must apply for an e-visa online before travel; approval typically takes 3–7 business days and permits stays up to 90 days for tourism.
    Official source ↗

Visa required — 15 destinations

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These destinations require a full visa from an embassy or consulate in advance. Entries marked ✓ have been re-verified against an official government source.

  • Afghanistan✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Single-entry tourist visa required for 30 days; however, as of July 2024, Afghanistan authorities no longer accept visas issued by Afghan diplomatic missions in Australia.
    Official source ↗
  • Algeria✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Tourist visa required; must be obtained in advance at the Algerian Embassy with travel insurance and accommodation proof.
    Official source ↗
  • Angola✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian citizens require a tourist visa; consulate offers simplified processing for Australia.
    Official source ↗
  • Cape Verde✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Visa must be obtained in advance from a Cape Verdean embassy or consulate; visa-on-arrival was suspended for Australia as of January 1, 2026.
    Official source ↗
  • Central African Republic✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Visa required; apply at nearest CAR embassy or French diplomatic mission in advance.
    Official source ↗
  • Eritrea✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian citizens must obtain a visa before travel; tourist visa permits 30 days stay from arrival, with extensions available in Asmara.
    Official source ↗
  • Ghana✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Tourist visa required; apply at Ghana High Commission Canberra; single-entry visa valid for 30 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Nauru✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Tourist visa required and must be obtained before travel; Australian citizens eligible for simplified visa procedure with reduced documentation.
    Official source ↗
  • Niger✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Visa required in advance; must apply at a Nigerien embassy or consulate before travel. Tourist visas typically valid for 30 days per stay.
    Official source ↗
  • North Korea✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Visa required; Australians typically issued 30-day single-entry tourist visa. Must travel to another country to apply (no embassy in Australia).
    Official source ↗
  • Russia✓
    Visa-free · 30 days
    Australian citizens require a traditional tourist visa (30-day maximum) with invitation from registered Russian travel agency; e-visa not available.
    Official source ↗
  • Senegal✓
    Visa-free · 90 days
    Visa required; Australian citizens not listed as exempted. Can be obtained at Dakar Airport on arrival, valid for up to 90 days.
    Official source ↗
  • Sudan✓
    Visa-free · 60 days
    Visa required at embassy with signed letter from travel agent showing accommodation. Valid for two months from entry.
    Official source ↗
  • Syria✓
    Visa required
    Visa required; visa on arrival available at land borders, prior approval needed for airport entry.
    Official source ↗
  • Yemen✓
    Visa required
    Visa required from Yemeni embassy; tourist visas not currently being issued by the Permanent Mission.
    Official source ↗

Expand your access with a residence permit

If your Australian passport has limited reach, a residence permit can unlock many additional destinations. Pairing your passport with one of the permits below typically adds 5–15 new visa-free or visa-on-arrival countries:

  • UAE residence permit — strong for South Asian passport holders, unlocks Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Serbia
  • US Green Card — unlocks Mexico, Canada (via eTA), several Caribbean and Central American countries
  • Schengen residence permit — unlocks Turkey, Balkans, several visa-free short stays across the EU

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Australian passport holders visit visa-free?
Australian passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to approximately 137 countries — 111 visa-free and 26 visa-on-arrival. Notable visa-free destinations include Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia.
Is the Australian passport strong?
Yes — the Australian passport is considered strong, giving access to 137+ destinations without needing to arrange a visa in advance.
Do I need an ETA or e-visa for some countries?
Yes. 46 destinations require an e-visa (online application before arrival) for Australian passport holders. These are typically quicker than embassy visas but still need to be arranged before travel.
Which countries require a full visa in advance?
15 countries require Australian passport holders to obtain a visa from an embassy before travelling. Check the destination embassy's website for specific requirements and processing times.
Can a residence permit or second visa unlock extra countries?
Yes — several residence permits grant bonus visa-free access regardless of your Australian passport. See our guides for UAE residence, US Green Card, and Schengen residence permit to learn which countries unlock for each.
How accurate is this list?
Entries marked with a ✓ badge have been re-verified against an official government source (embassy, ministry, or visa portal) and link to that source. Entries without the badge come from the community-maintained open-source Passport Index Dataset — a reasonable starting point but not individually verified. Rules change frequently. Always confirm with the destination embassy before booking travel.

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