Australia entry requirements for travellers

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All visitors to Australia must follow the country’s entry requirements. These rules are set by the Australian Government, and apply to all travellers.

This page explains the documents required to travel to Australia.

What documents do I need to travel to Australia?

Australia’s entry requirements state that all foreign visitors must have the following:

  • Passport
  • Australian visa
  • Completed Incoming Passenger card

Passport to enter Australia

The passport you use to enter Australia must be valid when you arrive in the country.

Your document also needs to have at least 1 blank page. This is to receive for entry and exit stamps.

Approved visa

All non-Australian citizens must have an approved and valid visa to enter the country. Travellers must obtain their visa in advance—only New Zealanders can get a visa on arrival.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality and travel plans. If you’re travelling for tourism, you should be eligible for either an eVisitor visa or an ETA Australia.

Incoming Passenger card

All visitors to Australia must complete and sign an Incoming Passenger card before entering.

You’ll be given an Incoming Passenger card on your flight to Australia, which you need to complete before you arrive at immigration.

FAQs Requirements to travel to Australia

What are the Australian health requirements for entry? Toggle faqs

Travellers to Australia must be free from diseases and conditions that may represent a risk for Australian public health, such as tuberculosis.

The health of the visitor will be assessed with dedicated questions in the application form.

In rare cases, the applicant may be asked to provide health certificates and/or exam results.

Are vaccinations required for entry to Australia? Toggle faqs

Australia does not have mandatory vaccination requirements for most travellers.

However, if you have travelled through or visited a country with a high risk of yellow fever within six days before arriving in Australia, you must provide proof of yellow fever vaccination.

It's also a good idea to ensure that you are up-to-date on routine vaccinations, such as measles, mumps, rubella, and polio, before your journey.

Do I need to declare anything upon arrival in Australia? Toggle faqs

Yes, when arriving in Australia, you must complete an Incoming Passenger Card. This is used to declare any food, plant material, animal products, or other items that could pose a biosecurity risk.

Failure to declare these items may result in fines or prosecution. You should also declare if you are carrying AUD 10,000 or more (or the equivalent in foreign currency) in cash or traveller's checks.

What are the Australia entry requirements for passengers under the age of 18? Toggle faqs

Children under the age of 18 must meet the same entry requirements as adults, including having a valid visa.

Additionally, unaccompanied minors or those travelling with someone other than their legal guardian must provide:

  • A signed consent form from their parent or legal guardian.
  • Copies of their parents' or legal guardians' passports or government-issued identification.
  • Contact information for the child's parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
Do you need a DPD to travel to Australia? Toggle faqs

The Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD) health form for Australia is no longer a health requirement to visit the country.

No one has to complete an Australian Digital Passenger Declaration at present. The health form has been discontinued and is no longer required.