Australia — entry requirements for UK travellers
This hub summarises what United Kingdom passport holders need to know before visiting Australia . For the full facts table, long-form guide, and official source link, see the corridor page below.
Current verdict: ETA required — UK citizens need an eVisitor (subclass 651) or ETA before travelling to Australia for tourism or business.
UK → Australia visa requirements (full guide)
Planning a trip to Australia ? British passport holders should confirm entry rules before booking flights or accommodation. UK citizens need an eVisitor (subclass 651) or ETA before travelling to Australia for tourism or business.
For most leisure visits, the permitted stay is: Up to 3 months per visit within the validity of the eVisitor. Always check whether your itinerary counts as tourism, business, or transit — categories can have different rules even when the headline verdict is the same.
Application steps for UK citizens: Apply free via the official Home Affairs channels or Australian ETA app; third-party sites charge extra. Use only official government portals or embassies — third-party “visa agencies” often charge large markups for the same form.
Border Compass publishes a dedicated UK → Australia corridor page with a plain-English verdict, cost and processing fields, and FAQs sourced from official guidance. Requirements can change — use the source last checked date on that page and confirm with the primary official source before you travel.
Border Compass is UK-focused in Phase 1. Travellers with other passports should check their own government’s travel advice.
Frequently asked questions
- Do UK citizens need a visa for Australia ?
- UK citizens need an eVisitor (subclass 651) or ETA before travelling to Australia for tourism or business.
- Where should I check Australia entry rules for British passport holders?
- Start with our UK → Australia corridor page, then confirm on the official source linked there. Border Compass focuses on UK outbound travel; other nationalities may have different requirements.
- What type of entry applies for Australia ?
- Current classification: ETA required. This reflects standard tourist visits — work, study, or long stays usually need a different permit.