Australia Travel Advice

Entry requirements differ by country. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office issues country specific travel advice including Health, Visa and Vaccination requirements.

You can access the FCDO advice for Australia at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/australia

Entry requirements:

• A valid passport, valid visa, and completed and signed Incoming Passenger Card
• No pre-departure COVID-19 test required.
• As of 6 July 2022, no Digital Passenger Declaration or Maritime Travel Declaration required.
• Check state or territory requirements as they may vary.

Entry requirements for children:

• From 6 July 2022, no proof of COVID-19 vaccination status required for entry.

Passport validity:

• Passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay in Australia.

Visa requirements:

• General: British citizens can usually apply for an eVisitor visa (no visa application charge or service fee) or an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) via the iOS App or Android App (no visa application charge, but a service fee of A$20 may apply). More information available at the Department of Home Affairs and the Australian High Commission in London.

• Transiting without a visa: British citizens can transit through Australia for a maximum of 8 hours without a visa, but must remain airside. More information on transiting without a visa.

Travel forms:

• As of 6 July 2022, no Digital Passenger Declaration or Maritime Travel Declaration required for entry.

Irish Passport Holders

Please note that this information is for British Passport holders only. If you hold an Irish passport then please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice