Visa and entry guides for Australians
Start with your destination, then separate visas, travel authorisations and arrival declarations. These guides use ordinary Australian passports for tourism unless a page states otherwise. Other passports, work and long stays need their own check.
Entry checks worth doing before you book
Five research-based guides covering border closures, trekking permissions, the Bhutan SDF and separate insurance requirements. Each explains what was checked and links to the responsible authorities.
- Cambodia visa for Australians: e-Visa, arrival card and borders
- Nepal visa for Australians: arrival fees and trekking permissions
- Bhutan visa for Australians: SDF costs and guided travel
- Kenya entry for Australians: eTA and compulsory health insurance
- Tanzania visa for Australians: mainland and Zanzibar entry checks
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Bhutan visa for Australians: SDF costs and guided travel
Understand Bhutan visa approval, the Sustainable Development Fee, guide requirements and connecting-country checks. Includes a transparent SDF budget example.
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Cambodia visa for Australians: e-Visa, arrival card and borders
Plan a Cambodia trip with separate visa and e-Arrival checks, a border-closure warning, passport rules and a practical application checklist.
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Canada eTA for Australians: flights, fees and visitor status
Eligible visa-exempt visitors flying to Canada generally need an eTA.
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China visa requirements for Australians: 30-day exemption
The Chinese embassy’s published notice extends eligible Australian ordinary-passport visits of up to 30 days through 31 December 2026.
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Egypt visa for Australians: e-Visa and itinerary checks
Egypt’s official e-Visa FAQ lists eligible tourist applications at US$25 for single entry or US$60 for multiple entry.
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Europe entry for Australians: Schengen, ETIAS and UK checks
A European itinerary can cross several immigration systems.
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Bali and Indonesia visa for Australians: VOA and arrival forms
Indonesia’s B1 visitor visa-on-arrival guidance describes an initial stay of up to 30 days and a Rp500,000 fee for eligible travellers.
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Japan entry for Australians: visa exemption and Visit Japan Web
Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists Australia under its short-stay visa-exemption arrangements, generally allowing eligible visits of up to 90 days.
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Kenya entry for Australians: eTA and compulsory health insurance
Prepare a Kenya eTA and separate inbound health insurance, check transit exemptions, and plan a safari or regional itinerary without assuming a visa-free shortcut.
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Malaysia entry for Australians: MDAC and permitted stay
Check Malaysia’s current entry conditions for your passport and complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card when required.
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Mexico entry for Australians: visitor permission and arrival records
Check Mexico’s current entry requirements for the passport and purpose, then confirm the length of stay granted on arrival.
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Morocco entry for Australians: visa exemption and documents
DFAT advises that Australians generally do not need a visa for visits to Morocco of less than 90 days.
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Nepal visa for Australians: arrival fees and trekking permissions
Separate Nepal visa-on-arrival preparation from trekking guides, TIMS and route permits. Includes official visa fees and a trip-length worksheet.
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Singapore entry for Australians: SG Arrival Card and transit
Singapore’s SG Arrival Card is a free arrival declaration, not a visa.
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South Africa visa requirements for Australians: entry and children
Australians visiting South Africa for tourism can generally stay for up to 90 days without a visa.
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Sri Lanka ETA for Australians: free does not mean optional
Sri Lanka’s official notice makes tourist ETAs free for eligible Australian passport holders from 25 May 2026.
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Tanzania visa for Australians: mainland and Zanzibar entry checks
Plan Tanzania and Zanzibar with separate visa, mainland NIC insurance, Zanzibar ZIC insurance and health-form checks. Includes a regional safari worksheet.
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Thailand entry for Australians: exemption, TDAC and extensions
Eligible Australian visitors can use Thailand’s visa-exemption arrangements for appropriate short visits.
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Türkiye visa requirements for Australians: tourist exemption
Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists Australian ordinary-passport holders as visa-exempt for tourist visits and transit for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
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USA entry for Australians: ESTA, fees and eligibility
Eligible Australian visitors can use the Visa Waiver Program for approved tourism or business visits of 90 days or less, with ESTA authorisation.
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Vietnam visa for Australians: e-Visa dates and entry points
Australian passport holders generally need a visa or a qualifying exemption certificate for Vietnam.
Read the guide →More entry guidance
- India e-Visa types and stay limits
- South Korea K-ETA and arrival declarations
- UK ETA, dual nationality and transit
- New Zealand: citizenship and residence
Rules and fees can change. Read the review scope and official sources on the guide, then check again before departure. Our research and correction policy.