Visa rules by passportLast checked October 16, 2026
Do citizens of Italy need a visa for Australia?
ItalyAustraliaOnline authorisation requiredNationals of Italy do not need a visa for short stays in Australia, but must get an online travel authorisation (Electronic Travel Authority) before travelling.
- Authorisation
- Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) / eVisitorOfficial page(opens in a new tab)
- Fee
- ETA: AUD20 service charge (Australian ETA app), no other charge; eVisitor: free
- Typical stay
- Up to 3 months at a time (ETA and eVisitor)
- Note
- Eligible for eVisitor (subclass 651, free) or ETA (subclass 601, via Australian ETA app).
Diaspora: about 151,684 people born in Italy live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Tourist stream (apply outside Australia), with ETA (subclass 601) and eVisitor (subclass 651) for eligible passportsAustralia has no visa-free entry for tourists apart from New Zealand citizens: every visitor needs a visa before travelling. Holders of certain passports (mainly Europe, North America and parts of East Asia) can get an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601) through the Australian ETA app or a free eVisitor (subclass 651) online, each allowing stays of up to 3 months per entry over 12 months. Everyone else applies online through ImmiAccount for the Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream, which costs AUD 250 from outside Australia (from 1 July 2026) and is usually granted for a stay of 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice. Even without a visa, entry isn't automatic: border officers decide, and conditions of stay apply.