United Kingdom
Australia
Australia visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British 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 uk.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 United Kingdom
Australian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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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 the United Kingdom 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 British citizens can stay in Australia
British citizens may stay in Australia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Australia.
How British citizens apply
British 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 the United Kingdom
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Australian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Kingdom and Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Australia?
British 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 British citizens stay in Australia?
British 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 the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Australian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Can British citizens enter Australia visa-free?
No; British 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.