Destination guide

Australia visa requirements

For United States passport holders

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Entry requirements

Visa free / eVisa

For holders of a passport from

Stay allowance: 90 days

Do I need a visa to visit Australia with a United States passport?

Electronic Travel Authority

Key entry notes

  • eTA fee is AUD$20 90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
  • May enter using SmartGate.

Data refreshed 06 Sep 2026

At a glance

Travel basics

Region
Australia and New Zealand
Capital
Canberra
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Time zones
UTC+05:00UTC+06:30UTC+07:00UTC+08:00UTC+09:30UTC+10:00UTC+10:30UTC+11:30
Area
7,692,024 km2
Population
23,868,800
Gini index
30.5