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COUNTRY FIELD GUIDE / AU

Australia

Australia combines harbour cities, coastlines and vast inland landscapes. Distances are a key part of planning: a Sydney visit and an Uluru journey need separate travel arrangements.

Reviewed (UTC) 2026-09-07 · Official tourism resources ↗

Geographic reference · AustraliaSydney Opera House & harbourKnow the place. Plan the journey.
Bernard Spragg. NZ · Original photo & credits · CC0 · Wikimedia thumbnail; displayed to fit the layout. See the source file for its original history.
Region
Oceania
Country / territory code
AU / AUS
Calling prefix
+61
Entry options, clearly organised
396 records ↓

Passport and entry requirements

Ordinary passports · short tourist visits. Arrival cards, registration and other conditions may still apply. Routes separately recorded as ETA, eVisa or visa on arrival are not included in this list.

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Reference information dated 14 June 2026. Reviewed official guidance takes priority where available. Confirm the current conditions before travelling.

Bosnia & HerzegovinaBA · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

BotswanaBW · Africa Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

BrazilBR · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

BruneiBN · Asia Visa on arrival Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

BulgariaBG · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

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Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
Burkina FasoBF · Africa Visa on arrival Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

BurundiBI · Africa Visa on arrival Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

CambodiaKH · Asia Visa on arrival Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

CameroonCM · Africa Electronic visa Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

CanadaCA · Americas Travel authorisation required Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

Cape VerdeCV · Africa Visa on arrival Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

Central African RepublicCF · Africa Visa required Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

ChadTD · Africa Visa required Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

ChileCL · Americas Electronic visa Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

ChinaCN · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay30 daysPolicy end date 2026-12-31 Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

For citizens of the listed passport-issuing country holding an ordinary passport and visiting the Chinese mainland for tourism, up to 30 days under the recorded policy. Work, study, other documents and longer stays are outside this record. Check the source and current entry conditions before departure.

Application steps and guide

This record is an editorial index, not an entry permit. Policy end dates concern the published arrangement, not automatically an individual stay deadline. Follow official passport, arrival and border-control requirements; do not assume that the reverse route is visa-free.

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
2026-12-31
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
ColombiaCO · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

ComorosKM · Africa Visa on arrival Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

Congo - BrazzavilleCG · Africa Visa required Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

Congo - KinshasaCD · Africa Electronic visa Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

Costa RicaCR · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay180 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

Sources and coverage

Reference information dated 14 June 2026. Reviewed official guidance takes priority where available. Confirm the current conditions before travelling.

Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

Reference information: Passport Index. Policy dates and official checks are shown separately.

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Places worth exploring

Sydney Opera House & harbour
Bernard Spragg. NZ · Original photo & credits · CC0 · Wikimedia thumbnail; displayed to fit the layout. See the source file for its original history.
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Sydney Opera House & harbour

Combine harbour-side views with a walk around Circular Quay. Performances and guided visits are separate activities; use the venue's official booking information.

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Uluru
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Uluru

View the landscape from permitted areas and follow the national park's cultural guidance. Respect photography restrictions and choose activities appropriate to the day's heat.

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Eat, stay & get around

What to eat

Ideas to try: seafood, café brunch and regional produce. Start with a small selection, check the menu price and explain any dietary needs before ordering.

Tea, coffee & drinks

Look for flat whites and other café coffee. Ask about sweetness, milk and serving size; keep drinking-water arrangements separate from tasting local drinks.

Where to stay

Areas to compare: Sydney: CBD or a rail-connected district; Uluru: accommodation near the park region. Check the exact address, walking access, room size, cancellation terms and late-arrival procedure before paying.

Getting around

Use urban public transport in Sydney and plan interregional travel separately. For remote journeys, check road conditions, fuel stops and the realistic daily driving distance.

Season & weather planning

Choose the season for your specific region, not the destination name alone. Recheck local forecasts, closures and public-holiday demand shortly before departure; keep one indoor or low-effort alternative.

Practical reminders

Save the official visitor and transport links offline before going out. Carry the documents needed for your trip securely, respect worship and residential spaces, and verify any requested payment through the official provider.

A suggested route

Start with one base and one main attraction per day. The places above are separate ideas, not a timed package: check the map and reserve transfer time before combining them. Leave the final day flexible for weather or transport changes.

Geographic reference

Your next planning steps

Explore destination-specific reading and planning tools. Community guides and map services are not immigration authorities.

At a glance · Geographic reference

Australia is listed in Oceania. Its ISO travel-directory codes are AU / AUS. The map places Australia in its wider geographic setting. The international calling prefix is +61.

Reference facts, not a reviewed travel advisory. Maps are schematic; borders and entry permissions must be checked separately.

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Map information and credits

Geographic data: countryinfo / mledoze / Natural Earth · ODbL 1.0 · Machine-readable data

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