Australia
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 6 missions
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £20
- Processing time
- Usually within a day, up to 3 working days
Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for an electronic travel authorisation
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s ETA costs £20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 6 months per visit.
Where to apply in Australia
- High Commission of the United Kingdom in Canberra
Commonwealth Avenue 130, 2600 Canberra
no hours on record - Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Perth
Adelaide Terrace 251, 6000 Perth
no hours on record -
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Melbourne
Collins Street 90, 3000 Melbourne
no hours on record - Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Brisbane
Eagle Street 100, 4000 Brisbane
no hours on record - Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Brisbane
Level 9, 100 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
British citizens travelling to Australia
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Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Australia to the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
Australian citizens may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Kingdom.
How Australian citizens apply
Australian citizens apply for the ETA for the United Kingdom online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Australian citizens
Ireland admits Australian citizens visa-free.
British citizens travelling to Australia
Before flying to Australia, British citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed. The rule is the same in both directions between Australia and the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Australian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in the United Kingdom?
Australian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the United Kingdom ETA cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days.
Do British citizens need a visa for Australia?
Before flying to Australia, British citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Australian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Australian citizens need an ETA for the United Kingdom.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.