UK passport to Australia
UK citizens need a visa to visit Australia. The eVisitor is free. Apply online on the Home Affairs site before you travel.
The rules
- What you need
- eVisitor (eVisitor visa (subclass 651))
- Costs
- Free
- When to apply
- Apply online before you travel.
- How long it lasts
- 12 months. You can visit as many times as you like.
- Other options
- You can also get an ETA in the official AustralianETA app for A$20.
- How long you can stay
- Up to 3 months per visit.
- Your passport
- Valid for your whole stay
- Arrival card
- Incoming Passenger Card. Fill in an Incoming Passenger Card on the plane. Declare any food, plant or animal products and medicines on it.
Quick answers
Do UK citizens need a visa for Australia?
Not a visa, but you need an eVisitor before you travel. UK citizens need a visa to visit Australia. The eVisitor is free. Apply online on the Home Affairs site before you travel.
How much does the eVisitor cost?
Free on the official site. Apply apply online before you travel. Other websites charge more for the same form.
How long can UK citizens stay in Australia?
Up to 3 months per visit.
How long does my passport need to be valid for Australia?
Valid for your whole stay.
Do I need an arrival card for Australia?
Yes. Fill in an Incoming Passenger Card on the plane. Declare any food, plant or animal products and medicines on it.
Things that could change this
- Are you also an Australian citizen?If yes: Use your Australian passportIf you're also an Australian citizen, you must enter and leave Australia on your Australian passport.
- Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? Don't count parking or speeding fines.If yes: Declare any convictions when you applyAustralia checks your character, and a conviction can mean your visa is refused. When you apply for your eVisitor, declare any criminal convictions, and any charges still waiting to go to court, in any country. If you have a conviction, don't use the ETA: Home Affairs says to apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) instead.
- Are you taking any medicines with you, including cold, flu, allergy or pain remedies?If yes: Declare your medicinesDeclare medicines on your Incoming Passenger Card. Keep them in their original packaging, carry your prescription or a letter from your doctor saying what you take and how much you're bringing, and bring no more than 3 months' supply. Some medicines have extra rules, so check the TGA site before you go.
- Are you taking a vape or e-cigarette?If yes: Strict limits on vapesYou can bring up to 2 vapes, 20 vape accessories (such as pods or cartridges) and 200 mL of vape liquid. They must be for your own use, or for someone in your care on the same flight or ship.
Good to know
Declare food, plants and animal products. Australia has strict biosecurity rules. Declare food, plant material and animal products on your card, or put them in the bins at the airport. You can get a heavy fine if you don't.
Only use the official ETA app. Some websites charge far more than the A$20 official fee to apply for an ETA. Use the official AustralianETA app.
Digital arrival card on the way. Australia plans to replace the paper Incoming Passenger Card with a digital Australia Travel Declaration at all airports and seaports by the end of 2027. Until then, most travellers still fill in the paper card.
Yellow fever certificate. If you're arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever, you need a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Checked 26 October 2026 against Department of Home Affairs, Australia, Australian High Commission, London, Tourism Australia and GOV.UK.
See the 6 official sources
- eVisitor (subclass 651) (Department of Home Affairs, Australia)
- Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) (Department of Home Affairs, Australia)
- Visas and citizenship (Australian High Commission, London)
- Australian visa and entry requirements FAQs (Tourism Australia (Australian Government))
- Australian customs and biosecurity FAQs (Tourism Australia (Australian Government))
- Australia entry requirements (GOV.UK)
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