United States
Australia
Australia visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US 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
- 7 missions
- Visa guide
- Australia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at usa.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 States
- Embassy of Australia in Washington D.C.
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 1601, 20036 Washington
Today · Closed - Consulate General of Australia in Houston
Post Oak Boulevard 3009, 77056 Houston
- Consulate General of Australia in Chicago
North Wacker Drive 123, 60606 Chicago
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- Consulate General of Australia in Los Angeles
Century Park East 2029, 90067 Los Angeles
- Consulate General of Australia in San Francisco
Market Street 575, 94105 San Francisco
- Consulate General of Australia in Honolulu
Bishop Street 1000, 96813 Honolulu
Australian citizens travelling to the United States
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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.
US 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in Australia
US citizens may stay in Australia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Australia.
How US citizens apply
US 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 States
Australian citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the United States and Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Australia?
US 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 US citizens stay in Australia?
US 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 States?
Australian citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can US citizens enter Australia visa-free?
No; US 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.