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Australia visa for German citizens

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 90 days

German citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at germany.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)

All visa types for Australia

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 Germany

  • Embassy of Australia in Berlin

    Embassy · Berlin

    10179 Berlin, Wallstraße 76-79

    Today 08:30–17:00
  • Consulate General of Australia in Frankfurt am Main

    Consulate General · Frankfurt am Main

    Neue Mainzer Straße 52-58, 60311 Frankfurt am Main

    no hours on record

All missions of Australia in Germany

Australian citizens travelling to Germany

AustraliaGermany Visa-free, 90 days Germany 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.

German 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).

Good to know

How long German citizens can stay in Australia

German citizens may stay in Australia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Australia.

How German citizens apply

German 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 Germany

Australian citizens can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do German citizens need a visa for Australia?

German citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can German citizens stay in Australia?

German 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 Germany?

Australian citizens can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can German citizens enter Australia visa-free?

No; German 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.