U.S. visa for Australian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Australian passport holders visiting United States for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Australian citizens to enter United States for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | United States e-visa for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | United States visa on arrival for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
United States tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Australian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United States.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from United States.
If you are looking for United States visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Australia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of United States nearest your place of residence.
- Canberra: The Embassy of United States in Canberra, Australia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 18 minutes)
- Sydney: The Consulate of United States in Sydney, Australia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 18 minutes)
- Melbourne: The Consulate of United States in Melbourne, Australia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 18 minutes)
- Perth: The Consulate of United States in Perth, Australia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 18 minutes)
United States visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United States diplomatic mission offices to Australia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Australia traveling to United States from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Australia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,321,558 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,335,182 | 1.03% |
| 2010 | 1,376,055 | 3.06% |
| 2011 | 1,307,933 | -4.95% |
| 2012 | 1,430,552 | 9.38% |
| 2013 | 1,294,309 | -9.52% |
| 2014 | 1,389,358 | 7.34% |
| 2015 | 1,576,901 | 13.50% |
| 2016 | 1,423,898 | -9.70% |
| 2017 | 1,463,908 | 2.81% |
| 2018 | 1,362,431 | -6.93% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
United States & Australia comparison
United States's area is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi), while the area of Australia is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi). This means Australia is 19.07% smaller than United States.
As of April 2024, United States's population is ~338.8 million people - 312,110,835 more people than the population of Australia.
We have highlighted United States & Australia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| United States | Australia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 338,814,313 | 26,703,478 | 312.1 million more people live in United States than Australia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 273 | 136 | United States has 137 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Australia. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 134 | 130 | United States passport holders can visit 4 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 1147 | 319 | U.S. hosts 828 more foreign missions than Australia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Australia travel to United States in one year?
The number of visitors from Australia visiting United States in 2018 was approximately 1,362,431.
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