Australia entry requirements for Irish
Apply for eVisitorAll foreign nationals except citizens of New Zealand are required to obtain an Australian visa, regardless of the purpose and duration of their trip. When travelling for tourism and leisure, Irish passport holders are eligible to apply for the electronic eVisitor Australian visa.
What are the permitted travel purposes to get an Australian eVisitor visa from Ireland?
Irish passport holders can travel to Australia for tourism, leisure, family or friends visits, or business purposes.
When travelling for any other reason, such as working or studying, Irish nationals must apply for a traditional Australian visa through their nearest Australian diplomatic mission.
Can Irish travellers get a visa on arrival in Australia?
No. It is not possible for Irish citizens to obtain a visa on arrival at the border crossing, as Australia does not offer this option. This means that Irish nationals must hold a valid online or traditional visa at the time of crossing the Australian border.
What is the validity of an Australian eVisitor for Ireland?
The Australian eVisitor visa for Irish passport holders is valid for 12 months from the date of the issue. Irish nationals can enter the country multiple times within this period. If the applicant’s passport expires earlier, the eVisitor visa will become automatically invalid.
Each trip to Australia for Irish eVisitor applicants can have a maximum duration of 90 days (3 months). It is currently not possible to extend an Australian eVisitor visa for Ireland.
Please note that overstaying the Australian visa is against the law and punishable by fines and immigration detention.
Australia’s eVisitor passport and entry requirements for Ireland
Australian eVisitor visa requirements for Irish citizens include:
- Having an Irish passport valid for at least 3 months after the date of entry into Australia
- Not suffering from a disease that could represent a health threat to Australian citizens
- Not having a substantial criminal record
- Having the sufficient financial means to cover the stay in Australia
Filling out an Australian eVisitor application form for Irish passport holders
Irish nationals are required to provide their basic personal details (full name, date of birth, address, nationality), passport details (passport number, issue and expiry date), and information about their trip (dates, purpose) in the eVisitor application form.
Moreover, Irish applicants must answer questions about their health and criminal record.
Processing fee for Australian eVisitor visa for Irish nationals
Irish passport holders have to pay the eVisitor registration fee before they can submit the form.
Payment is done through a secure online system and the candidate’s personal details are never shared with a third party.
Applicants can use any major international debit or credit card authorised for online transactions to pay the eVisitor fee.