Australian visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for U.S. 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 U.S. citizens to enter Australia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Australia e-visa for U.S. citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Australia visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Australia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Australia nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Australia in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Denver: The Consulate of Australia in Denver, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- San Francisco: The Consulate General of Australia in San Francisco, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of Australia in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Houston: The Consulate General of Australia in Houston, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Honolulu: The Consulate General of Australia in Honolulu, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 10 minutes)
- Chicago: The Consulate General of Australia in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Atlanta: The Consulate General of Australia in Atlanta, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- New York: The Consulate General of Australia in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Hawaii: The Consulate General of Australia in Hawaii, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 10 minutes)
Australia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Australia diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Australia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 488,100 | N/A |
| 2005 | 370,300 | -24.13% |
| 2008 | 756,360 | 104.26% |
| 2009 | 725,800 | -4.04% |
| 2010 | 786,919 | 8.42% |
| 2011 | 756,360 | -3.88% |
| 2012 | 725,799 | -4.04% |
| 2013 | 393,100 | -45.84% |
| 2014 | 411,000 | 4.55% |
| 2015 | 433,300 | 5.43% |
| 2016 | 786,920 | 81.61% |
| 2017 | 771,640 | -1.94% |
| 2018 | 756,360 | -1.98% |
| 2019 | 764,000 | 1.01% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Australia & United States comparison
Australia's area is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 19.07% larger than Australia.
As of May 2024, Australia's population is ~26.7 million people - 312,110,835 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Australia & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Australia | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 26,703,478 | 338,814,313 | 312.1 million fewer people live in Australia than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 136 | 273 | Australia has 137 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 130 | 134 | Australia passport holders visit 4 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 319 | 1147 | Australian hosts 828 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Australia in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Australia in 2019 was approximately 764,000.
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