Spanish passport · Australia · checked 2026-10-11

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Australia?

The short answerNo visa, but yes to a form: Spanish 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. Go to the official site.

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.

At a glance

Australia entry rules for Spanish citizens.

VerdictTravel authorisation before you fly
DocumenteVisitor (subclass 651), or ETA (subclass 601) via the Australian ETA app
FeeFree (eVisitor); AUD 20 app service fee if using the ETA instead
Stay3 months per visit
Validity12 months, multiple entry
When to applyBefore travel, while outside Australia; allow several days
CheckedVerified on an official page · 2026-10-11

The rest of the trip for a Spanish passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Australia entry requirements.

Worth knowing

The details for a Spanish 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. Checked 11 Oct 2026: Home Affairs eVisitor page (free; up to 3 months per entry; visit as often as you like in 12 months; updated 8 Sep 2026); eVisitor covers EU, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland and Vatican passports (Australian Embassy, Denmark); this passport is on the ETA-eligible list in IMMI 18/084 (in force, compilation 20 Feb 2022); the ETA has no visa charge but an AUD 20 app service fee and can only be applied for in the Australian ETA app (Australian Embassy, Washington).

Your 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.

What changed

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.
Questions

The short answers.

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Australia?

No visa, but yes to a form: Spanish 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 Spanish 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 Spanish citizens stay in Australia?

3 months per visit. Longer stays need a different visa.

When should Spanish citizens apply?

Before travel, while outside Australia; allow several days.

Where do Spanish 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.

Sources

Where this comes from.