France
Australia
Australia visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to Australia, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Australia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at france.embassy.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)
For the ETA, Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$20, and applications are made on 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 France
- Embassy of Australia in Paris
Rue Jean Rey 4, Paris
Australian citizens travelling to France
AustraliaFrance Visa-free, 90 days France 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.
Before travelling from France to Australia, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Australia
French citizens may stay in Australia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Australia.
How French citizens apply
French 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 France
France admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Australia?
Before flying to Australia, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
How long can French citizens stay in Australia?
French 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 France?
France admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can French citizens enter Australia visa-free?
No; French 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.