Switzerland
Australia
Australia visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
Swiss 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
- Visa guide
- Australia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at geneva.mission.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 Switzerland
- Embassy of Australia in Bern
Weltpoststrasse 5, 3015 Bern
- Consulate General of Australia in Geneva
Chemin des Fins 2, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Australian citizens travelling to Switzerland
AustraliaSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 Swiss citizens can stay in Australia
Swiss citizens may stay in Australia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Australia.
How Swiss citizens apply
Swiss 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 Switzerland
Australian citizens can visit Switzerland without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Australia?
Swiss citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in Australia?
Swiss 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 Switzerland?
Australian citizens can visit Switzerland without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Swiss citizens enter Australia visa-free?
No; Swiss 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.