Australia
United States
United States visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at au.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visit
- Fee
- US$40.62
All visa types for the United States
For the ETA, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62, and applications are made on esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 90 days per visit.
Where to apply in Australia
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- Consulate General of the United States in Perth
St Georges Terrace 16, Perth
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- Consulate General of the United States in Melbourne
St Kilda Road 553, 3004 Melbourne
US visas issued to citizens of Australia
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 9,866 | 7,203 |
| Student (F, M) | 2,281 | 2,136 |
| Exchange (J) | 3,377 | 3,722 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 14,980 | 14,596 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 2,073 | 1,434 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 5,994 | 5,706 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 255 | 149 |
| Other | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 38,826 | 34,947 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 20.7% | 22.9% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 34,947 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Australia, the 41st highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Work and treaty visas (H, L, O, E and others) made up 42%, visitor visas 21% and diplomatic and official visas 16%. That is 10% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (38,826).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Australia received 11,616, 19% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 22.9% for citizens of Australia in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 20.7%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Australia anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Australia.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Australia
United StatesAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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 States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in the United States
Australian citizens may stay in the United States for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United States.
How Australian citizens apply
Australian citizens apply for the ETA for the United States online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United States’ neighbours for Australian citizens
Mexico admits Australian citizens visa-free.
US citizens travelling to Australia
US citizens do not need a visa for Australia, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Australia and the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Australian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in the United States?
Australian citizens can stay in the United States for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the United States ETA cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62 for the ETA.
Do US citizens need a visa for Australia?
US citizens do not need a visa for Australia, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can Australian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Australian citizens need an ETA for the United States.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.