Australia entry requirements for Italian Citizens
Apply for eVisitorThe Australian Government offers the possibility to apply for an Australian eVisitor to nationals of 36 countries, including Italy.
Do Italian Citizens Need a Visa for Australia?
Yes. All foreign visitors except for New Zealand passport holders must present a valid visa upon entering Australia. The required Australian visa depends on the purpose of the trip.
Italian tourists who are transiting through Australia on their way to another country must obtain an Australian transit visa. It will enable them to stay in Australia for up to 72 hours, provided that they can show an onward flight ticket.
Italian travellers who intend to study or work in Australia need to obtain a studying or working visa and cannot travel on an eVisitor. Italians under the age of 31 are eligible to apply for a working holiday visa if they wish to explore Australia on a budget.
Basic data about the eVisitor visa for Italians
The Australian eVisitor visa for Italians is valid for multiple entries within a period of one year. Each individual visit must not exceed 90 days (3 months).
Please note that it is not possible to renew an Australian eVisitor visa for Italy. Travellers who would like to extend their stay must apply for a new eVisitor outside of Australia at least two weeks before the expiry date of their current visa.
Can citizens of Italy work with an eVisitor visa?
No. It is not possible to work for an Australian employer on an eVisitor visa. However, business meetings and conferences are allowed. Finally, short-term voluntary activity is permitted if it is not the main reason for visiting the country.
Australia's eVisitor Visa Requirements for Italians
The Australian Government imposes several eVisitor visa requirements for Italy, including:
- Have an Italian passport that is valid for at least six months after entering Australia and has one or more blank pages for entry stamps
- Have an active email address that will be used for all correspondence on all visa-related issues
- Have a valid credit or debit card for eVisitor fee payment
Please note that if the passport used for the eVisitor application expires, the eVisitor visa will also expire.
COVID-related conditions from Italian travellers to enter Australia
Australia has implemented several additional temporary travel restrictions due to coronavirus pandemics. Currently, Italian nationals are asked to present a negative COVID-19 test and health declaration forms at the port of entry.
How to Apply for an Australian eVisitor Visa from Italy
The eVisitor application process to obtain an Australian visa for Italy is simple and fast. It only takes around 15 minutes to complete the application, and there is no need to contact an embassy or consulate.
Italian travellers have to fill out the Australia eVisitor application form online. The form includes questions regarding the applicant’s personal and passport details.
Italian applicants must also answer a few questions pertaining to their character and criminal past.
Processing Time to Obtain the eVisitor Visa from Italy
Italian passport holders will receive an email confirmation immediately after applying for the eVisitor. They can expect to receive a visa within the next 24 hours.
However, processing times may be longer if there are errors in the form, in which case travellers will be asked to start a new application. That is why it is essential to apply for an eVisitor visa in advance, even though the processing time is normally very short.
Italian passport holders can follow the status of their eVisitor application through the link they receive after submitting the application form.