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Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Australia?
Spain passport holders do not need a traditional visa for Australia, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.
No visa, but an eTA is required
- Entry requirement
- eTA required
- Maximum stay
- Check on entry
- Apply before travel
- Yes
- Last updated
- February 2026
What Spain passport holders need to do
- Apply on the official government website or app before you book non-refundable travel.
- Pay the fee and wait for approval, which usually arrives by email within minutes to a few days.
- Travel with the same passport you used in the application.
Spain is one of 45 passports in the “eta required” group for Australia. See the full Australia visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in Oceania for Spain passport holders
Australia is one of 8 destinations in the “eta required” group for the Spain passport, which ranks #2 worldwide with a mobility score of 166. Of 14 destinations in Oceania, 14 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
| | Visa-free | 120 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 120 days |
| | eTA required | – |
Frequently asked questions
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Australia?
Spain passport holders do not need a traditional visa for Australia, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.
Do Australia citizens need a visa for Spain?
Australia passport holders can enter Spain without a visa for up to 90 days.
Australia visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Australia before you book.