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Australia United States 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 United States 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.
United States 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 United States passport holders
Australia is one of 7 destinations in the “eta required” group for the United States passport, which ranks #9 worldwide with a mobility score of 159. Of 14 destinations in Oceania, 13 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Fiji | Visa-free | 120 days |
 Kiribati | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Marshall Islands | Visa-free | – |
 Micronesia | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Palau | Visa-free | 360 days |
 Vanuatu | Visa-free | 120 days |
 Samoa | Visa on arrival | – |
 Solomon Islands | Visa on arrival | – |
 Tonga | Visa on arrival | – |
 Tuvalu | Visa on arrival | – |
| Australia | eTA required | – |
 New Zealand | eTA required | – |
Frequently asked questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Australia?
United States 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 the United States?
Australia passport holders do not need a traditional visa for the United States, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.
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.