Visa-Free Countries For Australian Citizens
Nationals of Australia can visit a good number of countries without a visa. Most of the countries that require visas grant Australians either eVisa or Visa On Arrival (VOA).
Jetsanza.com has put together a list of Australian travel requirements.
Oceania Countries That Are Visa-Free For Australians
| Fiji | 4 months | |
| Kiribati | 120 days | |
| Marshall Islands | VOA | 90 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days | |
| New Zealand* | * | |
| Palau | VOA | 30 days |
| Papua New Guinea | eVisa/Free VOA at Gurney Airport (Alotau) | Mount Hagen Airport |
| Samoa | entry Permit on Arrival | 60 days |
| Solomon Islands | Visitor’s Permit on Arrival | 3 months |
| Tonga | VOA | 31 days |
| Tuvalu | VOA | 1 month |
| Vanuatu | 30 days |
*freedom of movement. Australian citizens are exempt from the requirement to hold a permit on arrival in New Zealand and may reside or work for an indefinite period as long as they: 1. present a valid Australian passport OR hold a foreign passport with evidence of their Australian citizenship. 2. have no criminal convictions
Asia Countries That Are Visa-Free For Australians
| Armenia | 180 days | |
| Azerbaijan | eVisa | 30 days |
| Bahrain | eVisa/VOA | 14 days |
| Bangladesh | VOA not available at all entry points | 30 days |
| Brunei | VOA | 30 days |
| Cambodia | eVisa/VOA | 30 days |
| East Timor* | * | 30 days |
| Georgia | 360 days | |
| Indonesia | 30 days | |
| Iran | VOA | 30 days |
| Israel | 3 months | |
| Japan | 90 days | |
| Jordan | VOA not available at all entry points | 2 months |
| Kazakhstan | 30 days | |
| Kuwait | eVisa/VOA | 3 months |
| Kyrgyzstan | 60 days | |
| Laos** | ** | Lantui |
| Lebanon | VOA | 1 month |
| Malaysia | 3 months | |
| Maldives | VOA | 30 days |
| Nepal | VOA | 90 days |
| Philippines | 30 days | |
| Qatar | 30 days | |
| Singapore | 90 days | |
| South Korea | 90 days | |
| Sri Lanka | eVisa/VOA | 30 days |
| Tajikistan | eVisa/ VOA at Dushanbe International Airport | 30 days |
| Thailand | 30 days | |
| United Arab Emirates | VOA | 30 days |
| Uzbekistan | 30 days |
*VOA at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or the Dili Sea Port.
**eVisa can enter through Wattay International Airport and the First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge Entry points Lalai.
Africa Countries That Are Visa-Free For Australians
| Benin | eVisa/VOA | 30/8 days |
| Botswana | 90 days within a year period | |
| Burkina Faso | VOA | 1 month |
| Cape Verde | VOA at Sal | Boa Vista |
| Comoros | VOA | 45 days |
| Egypt | eVisa/VOA | 30 days |
| Eswatini / Swaziland | 30 days | |
| Ethiopia | eVisa/ VOA must both arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | 30 or 90 days |
| Gabon | eVisa holders must arrive at Libreville International Airport or VOA | 90 days |
| Gambia | 90 days | |
| Guinea-Bissau | eVisa/VOA | up to 90 days |
| Kenya | eVisa/VOA | up to 3 months |
| Lesotho | 14 days | |
| Madagascar | eVisa/VOA | up to 90 days |
| Malawi | VOA | 30 days |
| Mauritania | VOA at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport | 90 days |
| Mauritius | 90 days | |
| Morocco | 3 months | |
| Mozambique | VOA but must have a return or onward ticket | 30 days |
| Namibia | 3 months | |
| Rwanda | eVisa/VOA | 30 days |
| Senegal | VOA | 90 days |
| Seychelles | Visitor’s Permit on Arrival | 3 months |
| Somalia | VOA | 30 days |
| South Africa | 90 days | |
| Tanzania | eVisa/VOA | up to 3 months |
| Togo | VOA | 7 days |
| Tunisia | 3 months | |
| Uganda | eVisa/VOA | up to 3 months |
| Zambia | eVisa/VOA | 90 days |
| Zimbabwe | eVisa/VOA | 3 months |
Europe – Schengen Areas With Bilateral Agreements With Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Iceland
- Italy
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Spain
- Sweden
- Czech Republic
- Estonia
- Greece
- Hungary
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Malta
- Poland
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Switzerland
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Monaco
- North Macedonia
- Romania
- Serbia
- Ukraine
Other Countries In Europe Where Australian Passport Holders Can Enter Without A Visa
| Albania | 90 days | |
| Andorra | 3 months | |
| Belarus | 30 days | must arrive and leave via Minsk International Airport |
| Ireland | 3 months | |
| San Marino | 90 days | |
| United Kingdom | 6 months | |
| Vatican City | 90 days |
North America Countries That Are Visa-Free For Australians
| Antigua and Barbuda | 1 month | |
| Bahamas | 3 months | |
| Barbados | 6 months | |
| Belize | 30 days | |
| Canada | 6 months | eTA required if arriving by air |
| Costa Rica | 90 days | |
| Cuba | Tourist Card required | 30 days |
| Dominica | 6 months | |
| Dominican Republic | 90 days | |
| El Salvador | 3 months | |
| Grenada | 3 months | |
| Guatemala | 90 days | |
| Haiti | 3 months | |
| Honduras | 3 months | |
| Jamaica | 180 days | |
| Mexico | 180 days | |
| Nicaragua | 90 days | |
| Panama | 180 days | |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 3 months | |
| Saint Lucia | 6 weeks | |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 1 month | |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 30 days | |
| United States | 90 days | ESTA required if arriving by air or cruise |
South America Countries That Are Visa-Free For Australians
| Argentina | 90 days | |
| Bolivia | 90 days | |
| Brazil | 90 days | |
| Chile | 90 days | |
| Colombia | 90 days | extendable up to 180 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days | |
| Guyana | 3 months | |
| Paraguay | VOA at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport | 90 days |
| Peru | 183 days | |
| Suriname | eVisa/Tourist Card on Arrival | 90 days |
| Uruguay | 3 months | |
| Venezuela* | 90 days | * |
*Australian government advises citizens not to visit here due to safety concerns
EVisa For Australian Passport Holders
| Angola | 30 days | |
| Azerbaijan | 30 days | |
| Djibouti | 31 days | |
| India | 60 days | arrive via 26 designated airports or 3 designated seaports |
| Ivory Coast | 3 months | arrive via Port Bouet Airport |
| Myanmar | 28 days | arrive via Yangon |
| Oman | 30 days | |
| Pakistan | 30 days | |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | 30 days | |
| Suriname | 90 days | |
| Turkey | 3 months | |
| Ukraine | 30 days | |
| Vietnam | 30 days |
What Countries Can Australian Citizens Live In
- New Zealand: New Zealand the second home of Australians. Australians can literally do everything in New Zealand without the need to obtain a visa.
- Canada: Australians are eligible to apply for Canada’s International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit.
- United Kingdom: UK’s Youth Mobility scheme Tier 5 visa is another option if you are 18-30 years.
- Others: Australians can also live and work in any country in the world provided the right work permit is obtained.
Which Countries Can Australian Citizens Work?
Australian citizens can work in any country in the world after obtaining the appropriate work permit in the exception of New Zealand where such permit is not needed.
Visa Requirements For Australian Citizens To USA
The United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows nationals of Australia to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa, if certain requirements are met.
Australians have to obtain an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before embarking on their trip.
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