How long can you stay in Australia?
Visa-free stay limits for Australia, by passport, with the counting rule explained.
For 7 of the 11 passports we cover. Check yours below.
By passport
| Passport | Visa-free stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Visa required | — |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Visa required | — |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | Visa required | — |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Visa required | — |
How the days count
- Arrive in Australia on 1 June — that's day 1 (entry and exit days both count).
- Your last legal day is 29 August (day 90).
- Each entry gets its own allowance, but repeated back-to-back entries ("border runs") can get you refused at the border.
Notes
ETA (subclass 601) or eVisitor (subclass 651) required.
If you overstay
Overstaying — even by a day or two — can mean fines, detention, deportation and a ban on coming back, and it can follow you on future visa applications. Penalties vary by country and by case, so confirm the current rules with the official source below.
Questions people ask
How long can Americans stay in Australia?
Americans can stay in Australia for up to 90 days per entry without a visa. Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly.
How long can British citizens stay in Australia?
British citizens can stay in Australia for up to 90 days per entry without a visa. Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly.
How long can Canadians stay in Australia?
Canadians can stay in Australia for up to 90 days per entry without a visa. Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly.
How long can New Zealanders stay in Australia?
New Zealanders can stay in Australia for up to 90 days per entry without a visa.
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Last verified against an official source: 2026-05-21.
Official source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
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