Australia visa for United States citizens
Travel authorization (ETA)
United States citizens need an electronic travel authorization (ETA) for Australia before they travel.
Stay up to 90 days
Max stay
90 days
Cost
Free (Australian ETA application)
Processing time
A few minutes (via ETA application)
Validity
12 months, multiple entries
Trip-ready plan
Processing time: A few minutes (via ETA application). Ask the embassy how far ahead to apply.
Steps
- Complete the ETA application online
- Pay the fees
- Receive authorization by email
Cost: Free (Australian ETA application)
Overview
United States citizens must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before traveling to Australia.
Before you fly
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Extension
Extension possible
It is possible to apply for a Visitor Visa (subclass 600) from within Australia to extend your stay. The application must be made before your ETA expires.
Safety
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Country facts
- Currency
- Dollar australien (AUD)
- Language
- Anglais
- Capital
- Canberra
Source: manual
For guidance only, not legal advice. Always confirm with the embassy or consulate before you travel.
Plan your Australia trip
Australia visa requirements for other passports
Easy trips nearby with the United States passport
- Fiji (Visa-free)
- Kiribati (Visa-free)
- Marshall Islands (Visa-free)
- Micronesia (Visa-free)
- New Zealand (Travel authorization (ETA))
- Palau (Visa-free)
- Papua New Guinea (Travel authorization (ETA))
- Samoa (Visa-free)
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