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United States passport to Australia
United States passport holders don't need a visa for Australia, but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before departure; stays of up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Australia lets 46 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United States is one of them.
- United States passports get “eTA” at 9 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Australia passports also enter United States without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Australia
Open to United States passports near Australia
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
United StatesAustralia- Typical duration
- 15.1 hours
- From
- LAX · HNL · DFW
- To
- SYD · BNE · MEL
Airlines Qantas, American Airlines, Virgin Australia, Delta Air Lines
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
United States
Country profile
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
340.1 million
Area
9,629,091 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-10:00–UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
52.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
15.2%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- White61.6%
- Black or African American12.4%
- two or more races10.2%
- other8.4%
- Asian6%
- Indigenous and Alaska native1.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Australia
Country profile
Capital
Canberra
Population
27.4 million
Area
7,686,850 km²
Currency
Australian dollar AUD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+08:00–UTC+11:00
Foreign-born
8.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
30.4%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- English33%
- Australian29.9%
- Irish9.5%
- Scottish8.6%
- Chinese5.5%
- unspecified4.7%
- Other16.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type I
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 000 · Ambulance 000
Dialing code
+61
Airports
SYD · MEL · BNE · PER
Highlights
- Sydney Opera House
- Great Barrier Reef
- Uluru
- Great Ocean Road
- Tasmanian Wilderness
United States · eTA
FAQ
Does a United States passport need a visa for Australia?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eTA”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Australia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Australia mission.
What about a Australia passport entering United States?
The reverse result is “eTA”.
How do you apply for Australia as a visitor?
Visitor 600 / ETA / eVisitor：Usually 3, 6 or 12 months。Apply for the matching visitor product in ImmiAccount. No work.