Ireland
Australia
Australia visa for Irish citizens
Entry requirement
Irish 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.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Australia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ireland.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 Ireland
- Embassy of Australia in Dublin
St. Stephen's Green 47-49, Dublin
Australian citizens travelling to Ireland
AustraliaIreland Visa-free, 90 days Ireland 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 Ireland 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Irish citizens can stay in Australia
Irish citizens may stay in Australia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Australia.
How Irish citizens apply
Irish 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 Ireland
Ireland admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Australia?
Irish 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.
How long can Irish citizens stay in Australia?
Irish 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 Ireland?
Ireland admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Irish citizens enter Australia visa-free?
No; Irish citizens 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.