Australia passport power
Oceania · PassRank 157 · ranked 34th of 199
The Australia passport has a PassRank score of 157 in 2026, placing it 34th of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 109 destinations visa-free, 39 with a visa on arrival and 9 via an eTA — that is 157 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 27 require an e-visa and 14 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Australia passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 109 |
| Visa on arrival | 39 |
| eTA / ETA | 9 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 157 |
| e-Visa | 27 |
| Visa required | 14 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 157. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Australia itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (109)
Countries and territories the Australia passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | 90 days |
| Andorra | 90 days |
| Angola | 30 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 180 days |
| Argentina | 90 days |
| Armenia | 180 days |
| Austria | 90 days |
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Barbados | 180 days |
| Belarus | 30 days |
| Belgium | 90 days |
| Belize | — |
| Bolivia | 90 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days |
| Botswana | 90 days |
| Bulgaria | 90 days |
| Chile | 90 days |
| China | 30 days |
| Colombia | 90 days |
| Costa Rica | 180 days |
| Croatia | 90 days |
| Cyprus | 90 days |
| Czech Republic | 90 days |
| Denmark | 90 days |
| Dominica | 180 days |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| El Salvador | 180 days |
| Estonia | 90 days |
| Fiji | 120 days |
| Finland | 90 days |
| France | 90 days |
| Gambia | 90 days |
| Georgia | 360 days |
| Germany | 90 days |
| Greece | 90 days |
| Grenada | 90 days |
| Guatemala | 90 days |
| Guyana | 90 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Honduras | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 90 days |
| Hungary | 90 days |
| Iceland | 90 days |
| Ireland | 90 days |
| Italy | 90 days |
| Jamaica | — |
| Japan | 90 days |
| Kazakhstan | 30 days |
| Kiribati | 90 days |
| Kosovo | 90 days |
| Kyrgyzstan | 60 days |
| Latvia | 90 days |
| Lesotho | — |
| Liechtenstein | 90 days |
| Lithuania | 90 days |
| Luxembourg | 90 days |
| Macao | 30 days |
| Malawi | 30 days |
| Malaysia | 90 days |
| Malta | 90 days |
| Mauritius | 90 days |
| Mexico | 180 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Moldova | 90 days |
| Monaco | 90 days |
| Mongolia | 30 days |
| Montenegro | 90 days |
| Morocco | 90 days |
| Netherlands | 90 days |
| New Zealand | — |
| Nicaragua | 90 days |
| North Macedonia | 90 days |
| Norway | 90 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | 90 days |
| Paraguay | 90 days |
| Peru | 180 days |
| Philippines | 30 days |
| Poland | 90 days |
| Portugal | 90 days |
| Romania | 90 days |
| Rwanda | 30 days |
| Saint Lucia | 42 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| San Marino | 90 days |
| Serbia | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| Slovakia | 90 days |
| Slovenia | 90 days |
| South Africa | 90 days |
| South Korea | 90 days |
| Spain | 90 days |
| Swaziland | 30 days |
| Sweden | 90 days |
| Switzerland | 90 days |
| Taiwan | 90 days |
| Tajikistan | 30 days |
| Thailand | 60 days |
| Tunisia | 90 days |
| Ukraine | 90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | 90 days |
| Uruguay | 90 days |
| Uzbekistan | 30 days |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
| Vatican | 90 days |
| Venezuela | 90 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (39)
Destinations that issue the Australia passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Bahrain | — |
| Bangladesh | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Iran | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Laos | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Oman | — |
| Palau | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Turkey | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (9)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Australia passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Canada | — |
| Israel | — |
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Kenya | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| Suriname | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
| United States | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (27)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Benin | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Brazil | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Cuba | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| India | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Libya | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Syria | — |
| Togo | — |
| Uganda | — |
| Vietnam | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (14)
Destinations where Australia passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Congo | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Mali | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| Russia | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Australia passport holders visit visa-free?
The Australia passport has a PassRank score of 157, meaning holders can enter 157 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 109 visa-free, 39 with a visa on arrival and 9 via an eTA. A further 27 require an e-visa and 14 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Australia passport's rank in 2026?
The Australia passport ranks 34th out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 157. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Australia need a visa for the United States?
Australia passport holders use an eTA (ESTA) for the United States rather than a full visa. Apply via the official ESTA site before travel.
How is the Australia PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Australia passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (109), visa on arrival (39) and eTA/ETA (9). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21