Do British citizens need a visa for Australia?
The official link goes to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Australia entry rules for British citizens.
| Verdict | Travel authorisation before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | eVisitor (subclass 651), or ETA (subclass 601) via the Australian ETA app |
| Fee | Free (eVisitor); AUD 20 app service fee if using the ETA instead |
| Stay | 3 months per visit |
| Validity | 12 months, multiple entry |
| When to apply | Before travel, while outside Australia; allow several days |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a British passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Australia entry requirements.
The details for a British passport.
eVisitor is an electronic visa with no charge, applied for online via ImmiAccount; this passport is also ETA-eligible (Migration IMMI 18/084 instrument), so either route works. No work allowed. FCDO confirms British citizens can usually get an eVisitor (no charge) or an ETA through the app (service fee). British-Australian dual nationals must enter and leave on their Australian passport.
How long it must be valid.
Passport must be valid for the whole planned stay (no fixed 6-month rule); US/Canada guidance: valid on the day of entry. Airlines may apply stricter rules.
Recent changes in Australia.
- 2026-07-01 — Visa application charges rose about 25% for most visas (Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2026): Visitor 600 lodged offshore AUD 200 -> 250 (secondary sources); Student 500 AUD 2,000 -> 2,500 (AUD 2,050 for ASEAN-10 and Pacific passports and ELICOS/non-award study); Partner 309/100 and 820/801 AUD 11,710; Working Holiday 417/462 AUD 840 first visa (secondary sources); National Innovation 858 AUD 6,235; Skills in Demand 482 AUD 4,015 (secondary). Temporary skilled migration income threshold set at AUD 79,423.
- 2026-07-01 — Working Holiday (417) upper age raised to 35 for Cyprus, Finland, Germany and Republic of Korea passport holders.
- 2026-07-13 — ABF announced the digital Australia Travel Declaration will replace the paper Incoming Passenger Card nationally (all airports/seaports before end-2027); Qantas app pilot running since Oct 2024.
The short answers.
Do British citizens need a visa for Australia?
No visa, but yes to a form: British citizens need the eVisitor (subclass 651), or ETA (subclass 601) via the Australian ETA app approved before they fly for stays of 3 months per visit.
How much does it cost for British citizens?
Free (eVisitor); AUD 20 app service fee if using the ETA instead. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can British citizens stay in Australia?
3 months per visit. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should British citizens apply?
Before travel, while outside Australia; allow several days.
Where do British citizens apply?
On the official site, immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Australia visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.