🇦🇺 Australia visa requirements for Austrian citizens
Austrian citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) for Australia — a quick online approval, not a full visa.
Entry rules for Austria passport holders
Australia requires Austrian visitors to register online for an electronic travel authorization before departure. An eTA is lighter than a visa — approval is usually issued within minutes to hours — but airlines will deny boarding without it, so complete it before heading to the airport.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Australia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Austrian passport ranks #12 worldwide, opening 164 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (124 visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 8 with an eTA). Australia is one of them.
In the other direction, Australian citizens traveling to Austria face a different rule: visa-free · 90 days.
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Frequently asked questions
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Austrian citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) for Australia — a quick online approval, not a full visa.
Can Austrian citizens apply online for entry to Australia?
Yes. Australia offers an online electronic travel authorization (eTA) for Austria passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Australia?
The currency in Australia is the Australian dollar ($). The capital city is Canberra.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: eTA required for Austrian citizens traveling to Australia. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Australia embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Oceania for Austrian passport holders
Going the other way? Austria visa requirements for Australian citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.