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Australia Visa for UK citizens (2026)

Yes. UK citizens can apply for a Australia eVisa online (Tourist Evisa (Multiple Entries for 1 year), Business Evisa (Multiple Entries for 1 year)).

If you are travelling on a United Kingdom passport, Australia is reachable with an online eVisa instead of an embassy appointment. British travellers can complete the whole Australia application from home and receive the approval by email.

Online eVisa

Available

Government fee

start at US$150.00

Processing

7 working days

Permitted stay

365 days

Can UK citizens get a Australia eVisa?

Australia grants online eligibility to UK citizens across 2 visa options such as Tourist Evisa (Multiple Entries for 1 year), Business Evisa (Multiple Entries for 1 year). Australia currently supports Multiple Entries, with a permitted stay of 365 days. Government fees start at US$150.00. Standard processing is typically 7 working days, with faster options around 2 working day.

Australia visa options for UK citizens

Tourist Evisa (Multiple Entries for 1 year)
✓ Eligible

Multiple Entries for 1 year

Duration

365 days

Processing

7 working days

Validity

60 days

Gov. fee

$150.00

Business Evisa (Multiple Entries for 1 year)
✓ Eligible

Multiple Entries for 1 year

Duration

365 days

Processing

7 working days

Validity

60 days

Gov. fee

$150.00

Documents and tips for British travellers

British Citizen passports are the relevant document here; make sure yours is the full 10-year adult passport and has the validity buffer the destination requires beyond your stay. Fees are typically billed in US dollars, so British applicants may see a small card conversion from GBP at checkout. The most common avoidable mistake for UK citizens: booking flights first and assuming entry rules match the EU — UK passport holders should confirm the eVisa requirement separately for each destination.

  • Enter your details exactly as shown on the photo page of your British Citizen passport.
  • Post-Brexit rules mean some routes that were once seamless for UK travellers now require an eVisa or travel authorisation — confirm before you book.
  • If you hold a British National (Overseas) or other British status, your eligibility can differ from a standard British Citizen.

Australia visa FAQ for UK citizens

Do UK citizens need a visa for Australia?v
UK citizens travelling to Australia can apply online for an eVisa rather than visiting an embassy. Eligible options include Tourist Evisa (Multiple Entries for 1 year), Business Evisa (Multiple Entries for 1 year). Government fees start at US$150.00.
How much does the Australia eVisa cost for UK citizens?v
Government fees start at US$150.00. Fees are typically billed in US dollars, so British applicants may see a small card conversion from GBP at checkout.
How long does Australia eVisa processing take for British applicants?v
Standard processing is typically 7 working days, with faster options around 2 working day.
How long can UK citizens stay in Australia?v
The permitted stay is commonly 365 days, within a visa validity of 60 days. Always match your trip to the entry type you select (Multiple Entries).
What passport validity do UK citizens need for Australia?v
British Citizen passports are the relevant document here; make sure yours is the full 10-year adult passport and has the validity buffer the destination requires beyond your stay.

Next steps

Visa rules can change. Confirm details with official Australia immigration authorities close to your travel date.

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