Canada
Australia
Australia visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to Australia, Canadian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Australia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canada.highcommission.gov.au
Which Australia visa?
Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) and eVisitor (subclass 651)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 3 months after each entry
- Fee
- A$20
- Processing time
- ETA results are given immediately in most cases
Apply on Home Affairs – Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)
Australia’s ETA costs A$20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Processing time, as Australia states it: ETA results are given immediately in most cases. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 3 months after each entry.
Where to apply in Canada
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- Consulate General of Australia in Toronto
Bloor Street East 175, M4W 3T5 Toronto
- Consulate of Australia in Vancouver
West Georgia Street 1075, V6E 3C9 Vancouver
Australian citizens travelling to Canada
AustraliaCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada visa for citizens of Australia
Travel advice for Australia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Canadian citizens planning a trip to Australia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Australia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Australia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Australia (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Australia
Canadian citizens may stay in Australia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Australia.
How Canadian citizens apply
Canadian citizens apply for the ETA for Australia online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Australian citizens travelling to Canada
Before flying to Canada, Australian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The rule is the same in both directions between Canada and Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Before flying to Australia, Canadian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Australia?
Canadian citizens can stay in Australia for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the Australia ETA cost?
Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$20 for the ETA. Processing time: ETA results are given immediately in most cases.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Before flying to Canada, Australian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Can Canadian citizens enter Australia visa-free?
No; Canadian citizens need an ETA for Australia.
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.