Australian visa for French citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for French passport holders visiting Australia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Australia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Australia e-visa for French citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Australia visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Australia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Australia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Australia.
If you are looking for Australia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Australia nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Australia in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 31 minutes)
- Noumea: The Consulate General of Australia in Noumea, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 31 minutes)
Australia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Australia diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Australia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 201,096 | N/A |
| 2009 | 197,640 | -1.72% |
| 2010 | 208,440 | 5.46% |
| 2011 | 207,756 | -0.33% |
| 2012 | 217,152 | 4.52% |
| 2013 | 233,352 | 7.46% |
| 2014 | 249,192 | 6.79% |
| 2015 | 268,164 | 7.61% |
| 2016 | 297,684 | 11.01% |
| 2017 | 317,340 | 6.60% |
| 2018 | 332,856 | 4.89% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Australia & France comparison
Australia's area is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 14.03 times smaller than Australia.
As of October 2025, Australia's population is ~27.0 million people - 38,987,142 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Australia & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Australia | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 27,004,377 | 65,991,519 | 39.0 million fewer people live in Australia than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 136 | 267 | Australia has 131 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 130 | 143 | Australia passport holders visit 13 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 319 | 479 | Australian hosts 160 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Australia in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Australia in 2018 was approximately 332,856.
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