Canada Visa for Australian citizens (2026)
If you are travelling on a Australia passport, Canada is reachable with an online eVisa instead of an embassy appointment. Australian travellers can complete the whole Canada application from home and receive the approval by email.
Online eVisa
Available
Government fee
start at US$20.00
Processing
3 working days
Permitted stay
1825 days
Can Australian citizens get a Canada eVisa?
Canada grants online eligibility to Australian citizens across 1 visa option such as Tourist Evisa (Multiple Entries for 5 years). Canada currently supports Multiple Entries, with a permitted stay of 1825 days. Government fees start at US$20.00. Standard processing is typically 3 working days, with faster options around 5 hours.
Canada visa options for Australian citizens
Documents and tips for Australian travellers
Australian passports are issued for 10 years to adults; confirm the remaining validity covers the buffer the destination requires beyond your stay. Fees are charged in US dollars, so Australian applicants may notice an AUD conversion on their card. The most common avoidable mistake for Australian citizens: leaving the application to the last minute before a long flight, when processing plus a document follow-up can run past your departure.
- Use the name and passport number exactly as printed in your Australian passport.
- Long-haul routes from Australia often connect through hubs that check your eVisa before boarding, so have it ready.
- Apply with enough lead time to account for time-zone differences in processing and support replies.
Canada visa FAQ for Australian citizens
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Next steps
Visa rules can change. Confirm details with official Canada immigration authorities close to your travel date.
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