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Do Australian citizens need a visa for Canada?

Passport Australia
Destination Canada

Australia passport holders do not need a traditional visa for Canada, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.

Answer eTA required

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 Australia passport holders need to do

  1. Apply on the official government website or app before you book non-refundable travel.
  2. Pay the fee and wait for approval, which usually arrives by email within minutes to a few days.
  3. Travel with the same passport you used in the application.

Australia is one of 52 passports in the “eta required” group for Canada. See the full Canada visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in North America for Australia passport holders

Canada is one of 7 destinations in the “eta required” group for the Australia passport, which ranks #7 worldwide with a mobility score of 161. Of 23 destinations in North America, 22 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Antigua and Barbuda Visa-free 180 days
Bahamas Visa-free 90 days
Barbados Visa-free 180 days
Belize Visa-free –
Costa Rica Visa-free 180 days
Dominica Visa-free 180 days
Dominican Republic Visa-free –
El Salvador Visa-free 180 days
Grenada Visa-free 90 days
Guatemala Visa-free 90 days
Haiti Visa-free 90 days
Honduras Visa-free 90 days

All visa-free countries for the Australia passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Australian citizens need a visa for Canada?

Australia passport holders do not need a traditional visa for Canada, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.

Do Canada citizens need a visa for Australia?

Canada passport holders do not need a traditional visa for Australia, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.

Canada 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 Canada before you book.