Visa-free countries with a passport of Australia

The Australian passport is ranked 7th in the world for travel freedom, sharing the same position with the UK, Canada, Romania, Bulgaria and Lithuania. Holders of the document have privileged access to 111 countries. This level of mobility makes the Australian passport one of the most influential documents in the world.

Map of visa-free countries for Australian citizens in 2025

An Australian passport opens the door to 111 countries around the world without the need for a visa. Global Relocate's interactive map shows the length of stay and entry requirements. In this material you will find up-to-date information on destinations with comments from a visa expert.

Where Australian citizens can apply for an eTA

An eTA is not a visa, but a travel authorisation that is linked to a traveller’s passport. The eTA process usually takes just a few minutes and once approved, the document is linked to your passport. 23 countries allow Australians to enter with an eTA for up to 90 days.

List of countries with eTA

1. Azerbaijan

2. Benin

3. Bhutan

4. Cameroon

5. Canada

6. Chile

7. Congo - Kinshasa

8. Côte d’Ivoire

9. Djibouti

10. Equatorial Guinea

11. Guinea

12. India

13. Kenya

14. Myanmar (Burma)

15. Nigeria

16. Pakistan

17. Papua New Guinea

18. South Sudan

19. Sri Lanka

20. São Tomé & Príncipe

21. Uganda

22. United States

23. Vietnam

What you need to know before leaving

To visit the United States and Canada, Australian citizens only need to obtain an electronic travel authorization (eTA) through the ESTA and eTA systems, respectively. The permits are valid for 2 years with the possibility of multiple entries of up to 90 days each.

Holders of an Australian passport have a unique privilege - unlimited right to live, work and study in New Zealand without additional permits.

27 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including Malaysia, South Korea and the Philippines, provide Australians with a visa on arrival for 30 days.

To enter 93% of the world's countries, an Australian passport must have a minimum remaining validity of 6 months at the time of crossing the border. The exceptions are the EU countries and New Zealand, where 3 months of validity of the document is enough.

43 countries, mainly in Africa and South America, require an international certificate of vaccination against yellow fever. To visit Saudi Arabia and some Muslim countries, a meningitis vaccination is required 10 days before the trip.

Despite the visa-free regime for 72-hour transits, long-term business trips to China require an M visa with an invitation from a Chinese company.

Citizens over 70 years of age are required to provide medical insurance with coverage of at least $50,000 when visiting 23 countries (including Russia and India).

Visa Free Countries Map Guide

The map shows visa requirements for passport holders and travelers. The color coding will help you quickly navigate the entry rules of different countries:

How to use the map:

1. Select the country you are interested in.
2. Pay attention to the color indicating the visa requirements.
3.  Follow the instructions provided to obtain a visa or entry permit.

If you have any questions, please refer to the "Frequently Asked Questions" section or contact our support team.