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Australia passport and entry requirements

Passport must be valid on entry and for your intended stay.

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Level 1· Exercise Normal PrecautionsAustraliaState Dept. updated August 18, 2026

Exercise normal precaution in Australia . Australia is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our Travel Guidance for Australia to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.

Full advisory detailsState Department page

Passport you need

U.S. citizens need an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601) before travel, applied for through Australia's official app or website.

Official U.S. Department of State country information

Visa and travel authorizations

Australian ETA. Apply only through the official government website — lookalike sites charge a markup for the same authorization.

Australia visa requirementsRun the visa wizard

Before you book

  1. 1. Open your passport and read the expiration date. If it falls inside the validity window above, renew before you buy tickets.
  2. 2. Count your blank visa pages. Pages marked "amendments and endorsements" do not count as visa pages.
  3. 3. File any ETA, e-visa or arrival form on the official site, days before departure rather than at the airport.
  4. 4. Carry the passport book, not just the card, for any international flight.