Oceania
Everyone needs a visa or ETA before boarding.
Southern-hemisphere seasons; arid interior, temperate coasts
Country overview
No exceptions on authorisation: every traveller carries an approved visa or ETA linked to the passport before the airline will board them.
Best tourist places
Start with the major cities and areas, then use the nested spot list on each card to choose the attractions worth adding to your itinerary.
Oceania
Australia
Everyone needs a visa or ETA before boarding.
Travel insights
Best time to visit
Spring & Autumn
Typically March, April, October
Planning estimate
Average daily budget
$170
Per traveller, excluding flights
Planning estimate
Indicative return fare
$1,100
Mid-haul economy, per traveller
Planning estimate
Entry requirement
AUD 20 – 650
Typical processing 3 days – 8 weeks
Planning estimate
Processing window
3 days – 8 weeks
Apply before booking non-refundable travel
Planning estimate
Local currency
AUD
Budget totals are shown in USD
Planning estimate
Indicative planning figures based on typical mid-range travel. Verify fees on the official portal.
Emergency 000, Police non-emergency 131 444
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| Visa type | Max stay | Cost | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Holiday (subclass 417) | 12 months | AUD 650 | 3–6 weeks |
| Visitor Visa (subclass 600) | 3–12 months | AUD 195 | 2–8 weeks |
| ETA (subclass 601) | 3 months per entry | AUD 20 | Minutes – 3 days |
Always apply directly through the government portal — SanniTravel never collects application fees.
Department of Home AffairsLive preview
Working Holiday (subclass 417) typically applies for this combination.
Preview only — open the full roadmap for documents, steps and the official application link.