All the countries Australian citizens need a visa to travel to in 2026

In case you missed it, the price of the Australian passport – the world’s most expensive – was increased yet again on January 1. At $422 a pop, it’s fair to say you’ll want to make it worth every cent. Lucky for us, Aussie citizens hold one of the most powerful passports on the planet, offering visa-free travel to 136 incredible countries worldwide. But if you’re hoping to venture further off the beaten path, a bit of planning might be in order, as some countries enforce strict visa requirements for Australian travellers. 

As of January 2026, Aussie passport holders need a valid visa to enter 14 countries, primarily in Asia and Africa, like Afghanistan, North Korea and Sudan. These visas must be secured from your destination’s relevant consulate or embassy before touching down.

A further 29 countries require Australian citizens to apply for a simple eVisa online before travelling, including Brazil, India, Papua New Guinea and Vietnam. Meanwhile, there are 38 countries where Australian passport holders must apply for a visa on arrival, generally requiring you to fill in a form in a designated area at the airport after you land. Popular spots where Aussies must be granted an eVisa before entering include Cambodia, Indonesia, the Maldives and Tanzania. You can check out the full list of countries requiring visas for Aussies below. 

Which countries do Australians need visas for? 

1. Afghanistan
2. Algeria
3. Central African Republic
4. Congo
5. Eritrea
6. Ghana
7. Mali
8. Nauru
9. Niger
10. North Korea
11. Russia
12. Sudan
13. Turkmenistan
14. Yemen

Which countries do Australians need eVisas for? 

1. Azerbaijan
2. Benin
3. Bhutan
4. Brazil
5. Burkina Faso
6. Cameroon
7. Chad
8. Democratic Republic of the Congo
9. Equatorial Guinea
10. Gabon
11. Guinea
12. India
13. Iran
14. Iraq
15. Liberia
16. Libya
17. Mauritania
18. Myanmar
19. Nigeria 
20. Pakistan
21. Papua New Guinea
22. São Tomé and Príncipe
23. Somalia
24. South Sudan
25. Suriname
26. Syria
27. Togo
28. Uganda
29. Vietnam

Which countries issue Australians visas upon arrival? 

1. Bahrain
2. Bangladesh
3. Brunei
4. Burundi
5. Cambodia
6. Cape Verde
7. Comoros
8. Djibouti
9. Egypt
10. Ethiopia
11. Guinea-Bissau
12. Indonesia
13. Jordan
14. Kuwait
15. Laos
16. Lebanon
17. Madagascar
18. Maldives
19. Marshall Islands
20. Mozambique
21. Namibia
22. Nepal
23. Oman
24. Palau
25. Qatar
26. Samoa
27. Saudi Arabia
28. Senegal
29. Seychelles
30. Sierra Leone
31. Solomon Islands
32. Tanzania
33. Timor-Leste
34. Tonga
35. Trinidad and Tobago
36. Turkey
37. Tuvalu
38. Zimbabwe

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