Australian passport holders enjoy extensive travel privileges, being able to visit 146 countries and territories visa-free as of May 2024. However, for the remaining nations, Australians will need either an eVisa, a visa on arrival, or a standard visa. Here’s a summary of travel requirements for Australians:
Visa-Free Countries
- 146 Countries and Territories: These include popular destinations such as the Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
- As of May 2024, Australian passport holders can travel visa free to 146 countries and territories:
- Albania
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bermuda
- Bolivia
- Caribbean Netherlands
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- British Virgin Islands
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Colombia
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Curaçao
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Estonia
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French West Indies
- Georgia
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kyrgyzstan
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Namibia
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niue
- North Macedonia
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Norway
- Oman
- Palestine
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Réunion
- Romania
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Gambia
- Tunisia
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United States Virgin Islands
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Zambia
- Eswatini
- For visa-free travels, you still must have a valid passport — usually six months after your departure date— and you must purchase travel health insurance as required by your destination country.
eVisa Issuing Countries
- 23 Countries: Some notable ones are Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Nigeria, Turkey, and Vietnam. Travelers can apply online, receive the visa by email, and print a copy to carry during travel.
Visa on Arrival (VOA) Countries
- 38 Countries: Includes destinations like Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Kuwait, Nepal, and Tanzania. At the airport, a designated section handles VOA applications.
APEC Business Travel Card
- 19 Countries: Holders of this card can visit destinations like China, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, and Thailand visa-free. It facilitates business travel between participating economies.
Countries with Visa Requirements
- 19 Countries: These include destinations like Afghanistan, Cuba, Ghana, Russia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen.
Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months past the intended departure date, and purchase travel health insurance as required. Check specific entry requirements before travel, as rules may change.
