
European visa requirements for Australian citizens
Before you travel from Australia to Europe, it's important to understand the visa rules. Having the right visa is essential for a smooth entry into Europe. Here, you'll find information on travel documents, visa types, and health requirements for Australian citizens visiting Europe.
Europe visa requirements for Australian citizens
These countries aren't part of the European Union, but they require a visa for Australian citizens:
| Country | Visa requirement |
|---|---|
| Russia | Visa |
| Belarus | Visa |
| Turkey | No visa up to 90 days |
| Ukraine | No visa up to 90 days |
These countries are members of the European Union but are not part of the Schengen Agreement. They still require a visa for Australian citizens if you're staying for more than 90 days, even if you already have a Schengen Visa:
| Country | Visa requirement |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | Visa |
| Croatia | Visa |
| Cyprus | Visa |
| Romania | Visa |
Australian citizens need a Schengen visa to visit the 27 Schengen Area countries if they stay for longer than 90 days. The Schengen visa is typically issued by the government of:
- Schengen Area country you plan to spend the most time in, or
- The Schengen Area country you first enter.
Schengen Area countries include:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is a new entry requirement that will become mandatory for visitors to Schengen Area countries.
The ETIAS travel authorisation will come into effect in 2026. The online application costs €7 and is valid for up to three years. Australian citizens must have a valid authorisation to visit any of the following European countries for up to 90 days. Longer stays require visas based on the host country's rules or EU migration laws.
Starting in 2026, the following countries will require ETIAS authorisation:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
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