Every traveller needs an authorisation to enter Australia. The good news: the route changes depending on your passport, and if you're European it's free. Here we tell you exactly which one applies to you.
It's the question everyone asks before buying their flight: do I need a visa to travel to Australia? The short answer is yes. The useful answer is: the type of visa you need depends on your passport. In this guide we explain the three possible routes, which one applies to you and how much each costs, updated for 2026.
Australia does not allow entry without prior authorisation. Unlike other destinations, here there is no free visa-free entry for tourists: except for Australian and New Zealand citizens, every traveller needs some kind of visa or electronic authorisation before flying. The difference lies in which one applies to you, and that is determined by the nationality of your passport. The granting of any visa rests solely with the Department of Home Affairs.
🎓 If you're European, you can do it yourself in under 15 minutes.
Your authorisation (the eVisitor 651) is free on the official website. What we offer is a step-by-step course so that you obtain it without mistakes. We do NOT apply for or process the visa on your behalf. Kangaroland is a private agency providing advice and training; under no circumstances are we the Australian Government or the Department of Home Affairs.
If you hold a passport from Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, the United Kingdom or any other eligible European country, your route is the eVisitor (subclass 651). It is a free electronic authorisation (Government fee of €0), processed 100% online and linked to your passport. It allows tourism and occasional business, with stays of up to 3 months per entry over 12 months. It is, by far, the most convenient and economical option.
👉 More detail in our complete eVisitor 651 guide.
If your passport is from the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Singapore or other countries on the ETA list, you can't use the eVisitor, but you can use the ETA, Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601). It is also an electronic authorisation for tourism and business, with stay conditions similar to the 651, but it carries a small service fee and is usually applied for through an official app. It isn't free, but it is quick.
👉 More detail in our ETA 601 guide.
If your passport is neither an eligible European one nor on the ETA list —this is the case for most Latin American countries and many other nationalities— your route is the Visitor visa (subclass 600). It is a paid visa, with a higher Government fee, requiring additional documentation (funds, purpose of travel, ties to your country, etc.). It is the only option for those who can access neither the 651 nor the 601, and it's worth preparing the application carefully.
👉 More detail in our Visitor 600 guide.
If you have doubts about your case —especially if your passport isn't European— talk to an advisor and we'll guide you. If you're European, access the course and get your eVisitor yourself in 15 minutes.
| Your passport | Your visa | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Europe (Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, United Kingdom, rest of the EU…) | eVisitor 651 | Free ($0 fee) |
| US, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Singapore… | ETA 601 | Small service fee |
| Rest of the world (Latin America and other nationalities) | Visitor 600 | Government fee (paid) |
The country lists, conditions and fees are set by the Australian Government and may change. Always verify them on the official website before applying.
The eVisitor 651 is free on the official website, but a piece of data entered incorrectly or an inconsistent answer can delay or complicate it, and ruin a trip you've already paid for. For just 26 USD —far less than the €80–150 of a traditional agency— our step-by-step course teaches you to obtain it yourself, properly and on the first try, in about 15 minutes. It also works for your whole family and for future trips.
Access our step-by-step course and obtain your eVisitor 651 yourself, without mistakes. We don't apply for it for you: we teach you how to do it. If your passport isn't eligible, we advise you on the visa that applies to you (ETA 601 or Visitor 600).
The granting of any visa rests solely with the Department of Home Affairs. We do not guarantee results.
Yes. Australia requires every traveller (except Australian and New Zealand citizens) to hold an authorisation to enter. There is no visa-free entry. Depending on your passport it will be an eVisitor 651, an ETA 601 or a Visitor 600 visa.
Europeans (Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, United Kingdom…): eVisitor 651, free. US, Canada, Japan, Korea, Singapore…: ETA 601, with a small fee. Others (Latin America, etc.): Visitor 600 visa, paid.
The eVisitor 651 is free; the ETA 601 carries a small service fee; the Visitor 600 visa has a higher Government fee. A course or advice to apply properly is an independent, optional service.
Yes, especially if your passport is European: you can obtain your eVisitor 651 yourself in about 15 minutes. We offer a step-by-step course to do it without mistakes. We are a private advisory agency, not the Government, and the decision rests with the Department of Home Affairs.