eVisa Guide
Depending on your nationality and/or the nationality of your passport, you may only need an eVisa (or visa waiver) to travel to (or through) another country. There are always dozens of websites that will appear when you try to find the website to apply for these eVisas – one will be the official site, others will be visa services which will charge extra and sometimes take longer, and some sites will be scams. I’ve gone ahead and compiled a list of the correct, official eVisa links for some of my most-booked destinations.
These links are provided under the assumption that most readers are travelling on Australian passports – those with other nationalities should do additional/alternative research. Click the country to follow the link!
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
Your entry requirements to any country always depend on a number of factors, so there is no blanket rule and you should always double- and triple-check what you need to have prepared before you travel. If you have booked your trip with me, I can look into this advice for you. If not, I always recommend starting with Smartraveller and VisasDirect. The below webpages are correct as at 8 October 2024, but travel requirements and advice can change anytime.
3 business days’ processing time
30 day maximum stay
3 months’ validity from date of issue
Short processing time (usually within minutes, but may take up to several days where additional information is required)
varied maximum stay
5 years’ validity from date of issue (or until your passport expires, whichever occurs first)
Long processing time – it has been known to take weeks, if not months. I always recommend applying no less than 1 month prior to travel
Transit Visa; up to 72 hours’ maximum stay OR Temporary Stay Visa; 90 days’ maximum stay
Apply no less than 1 week prior to travel
Single or Multiple-Entry; 30 days’ maximum stay per entry
90 days’ validity from date of issue
EUROPE: The Schengen Area
Australians can currently travel to/throughout the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, but this will change in 2025. You can read about the ETIAS here, though an exact roll-out date hasn’t been announced yet.
Short processing time (usually within minutes, but may take up to 30 days where additional information is required)
up to 90 days’ stay in any 180-day period
3 years’ validity from date of issue (or until your passport expires, whichever occurs first)
3 business days’ processing time
varied maximum stay
varied validity
INDONESIA (Bali)
Australian passport holders are eligible for a Visa on Arrival (VoA – B1 Tourist). This can very easily be completed in the airport when you land, but if you prefer you can make payment online prior to travel here.
48 hours’ processing time
30 days maximum stay (can be extended to 60 days at an immigration office in Indonesia)
apply online within 14 days of (but no later than 48 hours prior to) travel
Minimum 48 hours’ processing time
varied maximum stay
varied validity
UNITED KINGDOM
Australians can currently travel to/throughout the UK visa-free for up to 6 months, but this will change from 8 January 2025. If you are travelling after this date, from 27 November 2024 you will be able to apply for an ETA here.
3 business days’ processing time
6 months maximum stay
2 years’ validity from date of issue (or until your passport expires, whichever occurs first)
Short processing time (usually within minutes, but may take up to several days where additional information is required)
90 days maximum stay
2 years’ validity from date of issue (or until your passport expires, whichever occurs first)
3-7 business days processing time
90 days maximum stay (single or multiple entry)
I hope this helps clear up some confusion about the correct links to use, and saves you some time in your holiday prep! Don’t forget that if you’ve already booked your holiday with me you can contact me anytime to clarify your visa requirements, and if you haven’t booked your holiday yet you can contact me here if you would like my assistance. Happy travels!
Jo Paterson Travel and Envoyage AU are not responsible for any expense or inconvenience incurred in the event of visas and other documentation not meeting the requirements of immigration and other government authorities (except to the extent caused by fault on our part where direct advice has been provided to a client following the booking of their holiday).
