Hong Kong
Australia
Australia visa for citizens of Hong Kong
Entry requirement
Citizens of Hong Kong 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.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Australia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at hongkong.china.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)
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 Hong Kong
Australian citizens travelling to Hong Kong
AustraliaHong Kong Visa-free, 90 days Hong Kong 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.
For a trip from Hong Kong to Australia, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 citizens of Hong Kong can stay in Australia
Citizens of Hong Kong may stay in Australia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Australia.
How citizens of Hong Kong apply
Citizens of Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong
Hong Kong admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for Australia?
Citizens of Hong Kong 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.
How long can citizens of Hong Kong stay in Australia?
Citizens of Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?
Hong Kong admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Hong Kong enter Australia visa-free?
No; citizens of Hong Kong need an ETA for Australia.
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.