Embassy
Embassy of the United States, Canberra
Canberra
Moonah Place
Australia visa requirements for American citizens
American citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to Australia.
Passport
USA
United States
Going to
AUS
Australia
eTA needed
An app visa for people with eligible passports visiting Australia.
- Visa
- eTA
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- A$20
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for American citizens in Australia
- May enter using SmartGate.
What to do
Apply for the eTA on Australia's official government website, never a reseller.
Apply before you book non-refundable travel; most approvals come back quickly.
The eTA links to your passport number, so travel on the same passport.
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Ways into Australia
Choose a visit visa that fits your passport and plans.
eTA required For your passportElectronic Travel AuthorityAn app visa for people with eligible passports visiting Australia.
- Fee
- A$20
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check that your passport qualifies.
- Apply outside Australia using the Australian ETA app.
- Scan your passport and take a live photo.
- Pay 20 AUD and check the app for approval.
Documents required
- Eligible passport
- Details of other passports
- Fingerprints
- Stay outside Australia until approval.
- Your visa ends if your linked passport expires or is replaced.
eVisaTourist visa from abroadA visa for holidays, cruises and family visits, applied for outside Australia.
- Fee
- A$250
How to apply
- Prepare your passport, money proof and visit plans.
- Apply online through ImmiAccount.
- Add documents and pay the fee.
- Complete health checks or fingerprints if asked.
- Stay outside Australia until the decision.
Documents required
- Passport identity pages
- Bank statements
- Visit plans
- Proof of reasons to return
- Invitation letter if needed
- Child documents if needed
- English translations
- You cannot work on this visa.
- Your approval letter gives your stay length and allowed entries.
eVisaTourist visa within AustraliaA visa for eligible people already in Australia who want a longer visit.
- Fee
- A$630
How to apply
- Check whether your current visa lets you apply.
- Prepare money proof and visit plans.
- Apply through ImmiAccount, add documents and pay.
Documents required
- Passport identity pages
- Proof of enough money
- Visit plans
- Proof of reasons to return
- English translations
- Your current and past visas affect whether you can apply.
- Your approval letter gives your stay length.
Sources (35)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Department of Home Affairs — Australian visa list
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade — Visas to visit Australia
- ImmiAccount — official visa application portal
- Australian Embassy in the USA — Visas and Migration
- Australian High Commission in the UK — Visas and citizenship
- Australian High Commission in India — Visas and Citizenship
- Australian High Commission in India — Online Visitor visa applications
- Home Affairs — Electronic Travel Authority, subclass 601
- AustralianETA — official Department of Home Affairs app
- Home Affairs — eVisitor, subclass 651
- Home Affairs — Visitor visa, Tourist stream outside Australia
- Home Affairs — Visitor visa, Tourist stream in Australia
- Home Affairs — Transit visa, subclass 771
- Home Affairs — Travellers eligible to transit without a visa
- Home Affairs — Transit facilities at Australian airports
- Australian Border Force — Advance Passenger Processing and transit conditions
- Australian Consulate-General in Noumea — Visas and Immigration
- Home Affairs — Visitor visa, Business Visitor stream
- Home Affairs — Student visa, subclass 500
- Home Affairs — Student Guardian visa, subclass 590
- Home Affairs — Student Guardian fees and stay
- Home Affairs — Skills in Demand visa, Core Skills stream
- Home Affairs — Temporary Work, Short Stay Specialist
- Home Affairs — Subclass 400 fee and application
- Home Affairs — First Working Holiday visa
- Home Affairs — First Work and Holiday visa
- Home Affairs — Work and Holiday country caps
- Home Affairs — Work and Holiday ballot process
- Home Affairs — Visitor visa, Sponsored Family stream
- Home Affairs — Partner Provisional visa
- Home Affairs — Partner visa fee
- Home Affairs — Medical Treatment visa
- Home Affairs — Special Category visa
- Home Affairs — Can I go to Australia?
- Home Affairs — Resident Return visa
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Melbourne
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New South Wales
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- MoneyAUD $
- Time+17h
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency000 police
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About Australia
Australia is a federal country covering its own continent, Tasmania and many smaller islands.
- Capital
- Canberra
- Money
- Australian dollar ($)
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- 8 time zones
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +61
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Questions
Are there special rules for American citizens visiting Australia?
Do american citizens need a visa for Australia?
American citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to Australia.
How long can american citizens stay in Australia?
Up to 90 days each visit with the eta needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Where do I apply online for Australia?
Only on Australia's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Do australian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Australian citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to the United States.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Australia?
Canada can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Australia are easier for american citizens?
New Zealand, Fiji, Kiribati, Palau Vanuatu, and 3 more let american citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Australia?
Apply for the eTA on Australia's official government website, never a reseller. Apply before you book non-refundable travel; most approvals come back quickly.
What money is used in Australia?
Australian dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Australia?
English.
How strong is the United States passport?
It ranks #12 and reaches 150 destinations without applying ahead.
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